Why choose Joyous Acres?
All of the ADGA registered Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats we breed here at Joyous Acres Farm have been tested for Johnnies and CAE yearly.
Our goats are both dam raised and bottle fed which helps make them friendly and used to human touch. We love our goats and give them quality one-on-one attention every single day! We want our joy to extend to you and your herd family!
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Our Story
Joyous Acres began long before there was a farm, a herd, or a single bar of soap. It began as a wish - held quietly during one of the hardest seasons of my life.
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For years I lived with chronic pain so severe it shaped every moment of my day. The future felt uncertain, and most days, hope felt far away. In those moments, I needed something-anything-to distract my mind from the pain. Somehow, I found joy in the simplest place: watching goat videos. Their playful antics, curious personalities, and gentle nature made me laugh when laughter felt impossible. They brought light into very dark days, and with that light came a small dream - someday, I want goats of my own.
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At that time, that dream felt unrealistic. Joyous Acres existed only in my heart and imagination. Then in 2019, everything changed. I went into remission. With healing came courage, and with courage came action. I took a leap of faith with my husband and started our heard with just two Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Nellie and Nibbles. Those two goats were more than animals - they were a symbol of survival, hope, and new beginnings.
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From those humble beginnings, Joyous Acres has grown into a thriving farm with 17 goats, each raised with intention, care, and love. As my health continued to improve, so did the dream! I found myself able to expand beyond the herd and begin creating handcrafted, all-natural goat milk soaps and lotions - products born from the same values that carried me through my healing: purity, gentleness, intention, and joy!
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Today, Joyous Acres is a living reminder that pain does not get the final word. That dreams don't disappear just because life gets hard. That giving up on your dreams is not an option. And that even in our most broken moments, joy can quietly take root and grow with something beautiful.
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This farm exists because I didn't give up - on healing, on joy, or the dream that once felt impossible. My hope is that when you experience Joyous Acres, you feel more than just a product. I hope you feel comfort, connection, and the reminder that hope and joy can grow - even from pain.
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Together with my husband Jeff Burman we continue to build upon Joyous Acres. He has been an amazing partner in our wild ride through the years. He's the best Goat Father the kids could ever ask for and I fall in love with him more every day.