10/28/2026
PARTIAL HERD DISPERSAL!
❤️ We’re NOT closing down… we’re just pulling back!
Well, folks, we’ve got some big news to share, and it’s a little bittersweet…
After a whole lot of prayer, conversations, and looking at everything on our plates, we’ve decided it’s time to significantly reduce our livestock here at New Magnolia Homestead.
WHY? Well… where do we even start?! 😂
Between running the farm shop The Market at New Magnolia, raising EIGHT kiddos, our foster care ministry, missionary work, international travel, church responsibilities, the farmers markets and events…and the seemingly never-ending list of things that come with running a homestead… life has gotten just a LITTLE busy!
And by a little, we mean we’re pretty sure our coffee… needs coffee at this point. ☕😂
We absolutely LOVE homesteading. We’ve poured our hearts, time, and resources into building this farm, and we’ve developed some pretty incredible systems to keep everything running.
But even the best systems have their limits.
This year’s drought has been especially challenging, feed costs aren’t getting any cheaper, and with winter approaching, the reality is that we’re stretched thin.
And here’s what we’ve come to understand:
Sometimes, being faithful to what God has called you to do means knowing when it’s time to do a little less.
Our family, our foster children, and the ministry opportunities God has placed before us deserve our time and attention.
So, with that being said…
🐷 KUNEKUNE HERD REDUCTION
We’re offering a significant portion of our Kunekune herd, including:
* Registered and unregistered stock
* Barrows and gilts
* Proven breeding sows
* Young boars (boarlings)
* Mature, proven breeding boars
🐽 MEISHAN PIGS
We have beautiful Meishan barrows and gilts approximately eight months old. These are from our own breeding program and have been raised right here on the homestead.
🐑 KATAHDIN SHEEP
We’re offering proven breeding ewes that are pregnant, along with our outstanding proven breeding ram.
And y’all… THIS RAM IS AN ABSOLUTE UNIT! 😂
He’s one of the biggest, most impressive Katahdins you’ll ever lay eyes on, and he’s produced some absolutely gorgeous lambs for us!
These aren’t animals we’re parting with because we don’t value them.
QUITE the opposite.
We’ve invested an incredible AND CONSIDERABLE amount into our breeding programs, and we’re proud of the animals we’ve raised. We simply cannot continue operating at this scale while giving our family and ministries the attention they deserve.
📍 Located in Bedford County, Virginia.
We’ll be sharing more photos, individual animal information, availability, and details about the dispersal process soon!
We’re also considering an organized livestock auction, so STAY TUNED!
❤️ NOW, HERE’S SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT…
NEW MAGNOLIA HOMESTEAD IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
And neither is THE MARKET AT NEW MAGNOLIA! 🌿
We’re still farming, still raising livestock, still producing farm-fresh products, stil serving our amazing community, still being a RAWMILK DROP SITE…(seriously sign up. It’s amazing ) and still doing what we love!
We’re simply moving toward a sustainable , more manageable homestead….which mean time for more content…which we admit we have been SORLY lacking on.
AND IF YOU’RE WONDERING HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR FAMILY… PLEASE! COME SHOP WITH US! ❤️
Seriously! One of the greatest ways you can support our family, our farm, and the work God has called us to do is by supporting our little farm shop!
🥩 Farm-raised pork, lamb, and quail
🥒 Our homemade pickles and pantry goodies
🧴 Handcrafted tallow skincare and body products
🕯️ Candles and other homestead creations
🥚 Fresh eggs and so much more!
Every jar of pickles, every package of meat, and every little purchase genuinely makes a difference for our family.
And we cannot tell you how grateful we are for those of you who have supported us along the way!
We’re not giving up on this dream. We’re just making sure the dream doesn’t get in the way of what matters most.
At the end of the day, New Magnolia Homestead has never been just about the animals, the products, or the farm.
It’s about FAITH. FAMILY. FARM….in that order.
And we’re simply putting those things back in the right order.
Thank you for loving our family, supporting our ministries, and being part of this crazy, beautiful adventure with us!
❤️ PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Share this post with your farming friends, fellow homesteaders, and anyone looking for quality breeding livestock!
And whether you’re looking for livestock or just a good jar of pickles, we’d sure love to see you at the farm shop!
🌿 New Magnolia Homestead
Faith • Family • Farm
📍 Thaxton, Virginia
