Lake Joy Farmstead

Irish Mike Smith’s Farm Table Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith Our dream of owning a farm became reality in Spring 2020. We are Mike and Dominica plus six kids, plenty of animals, and we are constantly tackling new projects—raising livestock, building structures, and cooking the good life. In the Summer of 2023, we launched Black Clover Country Coffee Roasterout of our farm, sourcing top-quality beans and roasting them to perfection. Inspired by 2nd wave coffee, our bold, dark roasts are perfect for espresso, cold brew, and fueling your next adventure. Ourlivestock programconsists of ourgrass-fed beefprogram,pastured pork, andpastured poultrythat includes both chickens and turkeys. Head over to our farmstoreto find out more about all of our goodies from right here on Lake Joy Farmstead. We think you will like it here. We sure do! Regenerative Agriculture Every part of our farm has a purpose. The cows eat the grass, the pigs, sheep and chickens come behind them and continue the cycle of regenerative agriculture. We simply work with nature for maximum benefit. Regenerative Agriculture Every part of our farm has a purpose. The cows eat the grass, the pigs, sheep and chickens come behind them and continue the cycle of regenerative agriculture. We simply work with nature for maximum benefit. Meaningful Experiences Our family values connection. Connection to our land and animals but most importantly people. Our livestock, events, classes and more are designed to foster that community. Meaningful Experiences Our family values connection. Connection to our land and animals but most importantly people. Our livestock, events, classes and more are designed to foster that community. Stewardship We genuinely believe that God has given us this farm. We want to honor that by working with what He provided. Beautiful dirt and pasture for the cultivation of food for our livestock, trees to provide strength and protection, and a generational model for our family. We genuinely believe that God has given us this farm. We want to honor that by working with what He provided. Beautiful dirt and pasture for the cultivation of food for our livestock, trees to provide strength and protection, and a generational model for our family.