Rooted in faith.
Growing in purpose.

Life on the land

Real days.
Good stories.

Life at Shepherd Farms feels a little like stepping back to 1985—before iPhones and doomscrolling, when we spent more time looking up, talking face to face, and stopping to watch the evening sunset. It takes me back to Mama canning in the kitchen, my sister and me shucking corn on the back porch, and the sweet smell of summer jam filling the air. It brings back watermelon fresh from the field, muscadines on the vine, honeysuckle, sunset strolls down the red dirt road, and tractor rides.

Here, we still find joy in those simple things: gathering supper from the garden, holding a newborn goat, watching chickens cross the yard, and laughing at the antics of our dogs and cats. There’s gathering with neighbors at the end of the driveway, back porch swings, and old hymns and Southern gospel songs that turn our hearts toward Jesus. We love looking up at the stars at night and spending cozy winter evenings around the wood stove, with precious pups nestled in our laps or at our feet and the gentle crackle of the fire.

This land gives our family a place to work, laugh, and make memories together. It teaches us to follow through, care for what we’ve been given, and wait long enough to enjoy the fruits of our labor. As we shepherd and tend, God brings His Word to life in ordinary moments, teaching us stewardship, patience, and love.

Goats, dogs, gardens, pasture, ponds—and Jesus at the heart of it all. That’s why this farm is so dear to me. Welcome to Shepherd Farms. I hope you feel a little of that simple joy here, too.

With love,
Misti RAINS Kantor

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