Farm Directory

Theresa – 320-290-2757, Jerry- 320-249-2431, email: TheresaJerry@me.com, web: EichersHobbyFarm.com, EichersHobbyFarm.weebly.com, Facebook: Eichers Hobby Farm. A family run farm, with 20 acres in Avon, MN, and 80 acres in Bertha, MN, where they crop farm to feed their animals alfalfa. They also feed molasses and natural supplements. Not a licensed organic farm but practice as if they are. They raise goats, chickens, and have two Great Pyrenees dogs to protect their herd of goats. They all have a barn for shelter with fresh running water at all times and a large pasture to roam on. They raise Nubian, Saanen, Alpine, Boer, Toggenburg, Kiko and Oberhasli goats. Fresh and frozen raw goat milk available, and fresh artisan goat cheese produced in their licensed cheese processing plant on their Hobby Farm plant 27-121. They also offer face and body creams, lip cream, and soap. They sell products at farmers markets and stores, and you can also purchase on the farm in Avon. See other places where you can find products from this farm.

Headwater Hills offers a limited number of raw milk herd shares from their small Nubian goat herd. Goats are pasture raised with daily hands-on care, clean housing, and a strong focus on animal health and milk quality.

Their herd care practices:

• Small, non-commercial herd
• Nubian goats only
• Calm, clean milking environment
• Pasture access with free-choice hay and balanced minerals
• Regular health monitoring and attentive herd management
• Careful milk handling from barn to fridge

Herd share options:

Whole share

• One-time herd share fee: $40 (establishes co-ownership in the herd)
• Monthly boarding & care fee: $80 during the milking season
• Milk allocation: Approximately 1 gallon of raw goat milk per week, averaged over the season

Half share

• One-time herd share fee: $20 (establishes partial co-ownership in the herd)
• Monthly boarding & care fee: $40 during the milking season
• Milk allocation: Approximately ½ gallon of raw goat milk per week, averaged over the season

As a herd share member, you legally own a portion of the herd and receive milk from your animals. Pickup is on a regular schedule. The farmers prioritize clear communication to make the experience easy and enjoyable.

Farmer's statement: "Nubian milk is known for its rich, creamy texture and naturally sweet flavor—wonderful for drinking, coffee, cheesemaking, yogurt, soap, and other home dairy uses. Our herd share is a great fit for individuals or families who value transparency, quality, and knowing exactly where their milk comes from. Please reach out through RealMilk.com for availability, pickup details, and any questions—we’re happy to help!"

Nubian and Nubian/Lamancha crossed dairy goats. Animals are never given any hormones, vaccines, chemical wormers, antibiotics or pharmaceuticals. Everything animals eat is either grown there or is labeled as being Certified Organic, exceptions being sea salt, minerals and chemical-free hay they feed from off-farm. Their non-chemical method of worming includes herbal wormer, organic pumpkin seeds/rose hips/sunflower seeds/garlic/dolomite/kelp and rotational grazing. The herd is kept small to reduce overgrazing. Water is from on-farm spring. Hand milking is in separate area of barn and chilled immediately. Raw organic goat milk available with advance ordering beginning March in pints, quarts or half gallons. Deposits on all jars needed, unless your own clean jars are furnished. Fertilized soy-free eggs from free-range chickens available with advance ordering (washed/unwashed). The same natural/organic raising methods/practices as described for goats are used for raising chickens, except chickens have free-choice Certified Organic grain mixed onsite. organic goat milk soap available, too. Please send email or call (10am - 7pm) for prices and delivery/pickup information. Raw (unpasteurized) goat milk - $4/pint, $8/quart, available for pick up by appointment. See other places where you can find products from this farm.