How much do you know about goat kids? At Redwood Hill Farm we’ve been raising dairy goat kids since the mid 1960’s, and over the years have learned much about these intelligent, cute and cuddly young animals. Here’s our ‘top ten’ of fun facts about goat kids. Humans and goats have enjoyed a close relationship […]
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We’ve come to the end of another successful goat show season at Redwood Hill Farm, with championship wins at the California State Fair, the Sonoma County Fair, and others under our belt. Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise an award-winning dairy goat? Here, we’ll take you on a visual tour of our […]
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Not all goat milk is the same – there are variations in volume, components, water content and butterfat depending on the time of year and on the type of goat breed. Of all breeds, Alpine and Saanen dairy goats are the top producers by volume. Milk from the Nubian dairy goat breed on the other […]
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Our Zimba passed away at the old goat age of 12 years with friends, herdmates, and sister Zoe by her side. One of our very special Alpine does, we are using this blog post for honoring Redwood Hills Zimba. Born in the Spring of 2002 in a kidding that produced twin does, Zimba (SG Redwood Hills […]
At Redwood Hill Farm, we’ve been farming gardens and orchards just as long as dairy farming—nearly 50 years. It is typical in Sonoma County to experience an extended dry period, or drought, each summer without rainfall for many months. We are therefore accustomed to using water wisely and have implemented different water conservation systems which […]
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Part 1: Growing Our Own Drought Resilient Goat Feed – Tagasaste Conserving precious water is on our minds as we are facing another year of severe drought in California. We’re resilient folks, and are constantly looking at ways in which we can do our part at the Farm as well as at the creamery. Redwood […]
“Goat people” love to collect all kinds of goaty items. Enjoy this collection of some of Jennifer’s favorite art pieces collected over her 45+ years of owning and loving dairy goats.
Hover over any image to read details and history or click on images to view in a larger format.
Redwood Hill Farm has been a family farm in west Sonoma County for nearly 50 years. It began in 1968 when our parents, Cynthia and Kenneth Bice (with then seven kids), moved from Los Angeles to the rural hills of Sebastopol and bought their very first goat named “Flopsy”. As a family and later under […]
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Jennifer will be honored at the 42nd Annual Ag-BBQ We’re so happy to share that the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce recently announced Redwood Hill Farm owner and CEO Jennifer Bice will receive the Leadership in Agriculture award at this year’s Agri-Business BBQ on July 29th! The 42nd Annual Agri-Business BBQ honoring the diverse and […]
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How we control the flies on our organic farm including complete plans for “Mother Nature’s Fly Trap” We are totally committed to protecting our environment and the health/safety of our employees and goats. Therefore, we have a policy of zero tolerance for synthetic chemical pesticides. Cleanliness and sanitation are the first line of defense against […]
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10 Fun Facts About Goat Kids
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceHow much do you know about goat kids? At Redwood Hill Farm we’ve been raising dairy goat kids since the mid 1960’s, and over the years have learned much about these intelligent, cute and cuddly young animals. Here’s our ‘top ten’ of fun facts about goat kids. Humans and goats have enjoyed a close relationship […]
What Makes an Award-Winning Dairy Goat?
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by inbounddesignWe’ve come to the end of another successful goat show season at Redwood Hill Farm, with championship wins at the California State Fair, the Sonoma County Fair, and others under our belt. Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise an award-winning dairy goat? Here, we’ll take you on a visual tour of our […]
A Brief History of the Saanen Dairy Goat from Switzerland
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by inbounddesignNot all goat milk is the same – there are variations in volume, components, water content and butterfat depending on the time of year and on the type of goat breed. Of all breeds, Alpine and Saanen dairy goats are the top producers by volume. Milk from the Nubian dairy goat breed on the other […]
Honoring Redwood Hills Zimba
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceOur Zimba passed away at the old goat age of 12 years with friends, herdmates, and sister Zoe by her side. One of our very special Alpine does, we are using this blog post for honoring Redwood Hills Zimba. Born in the Spring of 2002 in a kidding that produced twin does, Zimba (SG Redwood Hills […]
California Drought and Redwood Hill Farm — Part 2: Conserving Water
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceAt Redwood Hill Farm, we’ve been farming gardens and orchards just as long as dairy farming—nearly 50 years. It is typical in Sonoma County to experience an extended dry period, or drought, each summer without rainfall for many months. We are therefore accustomed to using water wisely and have implemented different water conservation systems which […]
The California Drought: we’re adapting by growing Tagasaste
/2 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BicePart 1: Growing Our Own Drought Resilient Goat Feed – Tagasaste Conserving precious water is on our minds as we are facing another year of severe drought in California. We’re resilient folks, and are constantly looking at ways in which we can do our part at the Farm as well as at the creamery. Redwood […]
Jennifer’s Goat Art Collection
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon Bice“Goat people” love to collect all kinds of goaty items. Enjoy this collection of some of Jennifer’s favorite art pieces collected over her 45+ years of owning and loving dairy goats.
Hover over any image to read details and history or click on images to view in a larger format.
Our Goat Milk’s Journey, from the farm to you.
/2 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceRedwood Hill Farm has been a family farm in west Sonoma County for nearly 50 years. It began in 1968 when our parents, Cynthia and Kenneth Bice (with then seven kids), moved from Los Angeles to the rural hills of Sebastopol and bought their very first goat named “Flopsy”. As a family and later under […]
Jennifer Bice named 2014 Leadership in Agriculture Award Winner
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceJennifer will be honored at the 42nd Annual Ag-BBQ We’re so happy to share that the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce recently announced Redwood Hill Farm owner and CEO Jennifer Bice will receive the Leadership in Agriculture award at this year’s Agri-Business BBQ on July 29th! The 42nd Annual Agri-Business BBQ honoring the diverse and […]
Mother Nature’s Fly Trap: Insect Control at Redwood Hill Farm
/0 Comments/in The Blog /by Sharon BiceHow we control the flies on our organic farm including complete plans for “Mother Nature’s Fly Trap” We are totally committed to protecting our environment and the health/safety of our employees and goats. Therefore, we have a policy of zero tolerance for synthetic chemical pesticides. Cleanliness and sanitation are the first line of defense against […]