Milk and Honey Farm

What Milk and Honey Farm does

Milk and Honey Farm is a family-operated homestead farm based in Cokato, Minnesota, founded in 2001 by Bob and Sarah Lea after relocating from Dallas, Texas. The operation is run by the two founders with no paid employees, functioning as a micro-scale lifestyle business. Its product catalog is diversified and idiosyncratic, encompassing resale kitchen appliances (Bosch, Nutrimill, Berkey), two self-published books ("Biblical Health & Nutrition Manual" and "25 Ways to Save Money"), handmade soaps, Great Pyrenees puppies, and organic garden products. The product mix reflects a homesteading and faith-based health orientation rather than a unified product platform.

The business model is direct-to-consumer, with orders taken through the company's website and by phone. There is no evidence of wholesale, retail, or marketplace distribution, no paid advertising infrastructure, and no customer acquisition program beyond the long-standing website (copyright 2001–2023). Revenue mechanics appear to be small, sporadic transactions across multiple low-velocity categories, with no disclosed revenue, ARR, GMV, or growth metrics. The competitive position is that of a niche lifestyle operator with no scale advantages, no platform effects, and no proprietary technology stack.

The company has no external funding, no institutional investors, and no disclosed expansion plans. Strategic activity is limited to maintaining the website and incrementally adjusting the product assortment. The implicit strategic posture is sustained operation as a household-scale enterprise rather than growth-oriented venture activity.

Name

Milk and Honey Farm

Legal name

Milk and Honey Farm

Website

https://milkandhoneyfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Milk and Honey Farm is a family-run homestead farm in Cokato, Minnesota, selling a diversified mix of kitchen appliances, self-published health books, handmade soaps, Great Pyrenees puppies, and organic garden products directly to consumers online and by phone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Farm Products

NAICS

Sheep and Goat Farming (1124)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEAFAA

Sheep Farming (Wool & Meat)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Sheep & Goat Farming

SECONDARYAFAEAFAC

Dairy Goat Farming (Milk Production)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Sheep & Goat Farming

Keywords

• Organic homesteading
• Handmade organic soaps
• Kitchen appliances resale
• Heirloom garden seeds
• Biblical health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cokato

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Kitchen Appliances: Resale of kitchen appliances including Bosch Universal Mixers, Nutrimill Grain Mills, Berkey Water Purifiers, and dehydrators. Direct sales via phone and website with free shipping in continental US.
2. Books and Publications: Sales of Biblical Health & Nutrition Manual, 25 Ways to Save Money on Food book, and Recipe Rings. Physical books shipped with sales tax for Minnesota residents.
3. Handmade Soaps: Handmade organic soaps sold individually ($4.50 each) or in assortments (5-bar for $22.50, 10-bar for $45.00). Made with organic herbs, goat milk, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, shea butter, and essential oils.
4. Speaking and Seminar Fees: Revenue from speaking engagements at churches, conferences, home school groups, and women's events on health, nutrition, organic gardening, and Biblical principles.
5. Great Pyrenees Puppies: Working Great Pyrenees guard dog puppies available year round for sale to protect livestock.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Milk and Honey Farm is a family-operated organic homestead in Cokato, Minnesota that sells kitchen appliances (Bosch Universal Mixers, Nutrimill Grain Mills, Berkey Water Purifiers, dehydrators), handmade organic soaps, books on Biblical health and nutrition, Great Pyrenees guard dog puppies, and heirloom organic garden plants and seeds through their Country Store website and phone orders. The farm also conducts speaking engagements and seminars on health, nutrition, organic gardening, and Biblical living.

Product overview

Milk and Honey Farm is an organic homesteading operation that operates as a single unified farm business rather than a platform architecture. The product portfolio consists of physical goods and publications: handmade organic soaps in various essential oil formulations, published books on Biblical health/nutrition and food savings strategies, kitchen appliances (Bosch Universal Plus mixer, Nutrimill grain mill, Berkey water purifiers, American Harvest dehydrator), recipe card collections, Great Pyrenees guard dogs, and organic heirloom vegetable plants/seeds. These products are sold through the farm's Country Store and are positioned around self-sufficiency, organic living, and Biblical principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Country Store: The online retail component of Milk and Honey Farm selling kitchen appliances, health books, handmade soaps, and recipe materials.

Products and services

• Biblical Health & Nutrition Manual A study manual designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle based on Biblical principles, modern science, and practical kitchen skills. Covers nutrition fundamentals and can be studied one chapter per week for six weeks.
• 25 Ways to Save Money on Food ...And Eat Healthy A guidebook containing twenty-five chapters with ideas, recipes, and planning areas for saving money on food while maintaining healthy eating habits, based on over thirty years of practical experience.
• Handmade Organic Soaps Handmade organic bath soaps made with natural ingredients including goats milk, olive oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and essential oils such as lavender, lemongrass, geranium, eucalyptus, and cinnamon. Available in varieties including Patchouli/Clove, Earth, Frankincense, Spearmint/Patchouli, Frankincense/Myrrh, Lemongrass, Sweet Grass, and Petitgrain.
• Bosch Universal Plus Mixer A heavy-duty kitchen stand mixer with 6.5-quart bowl capacity, 800-watt motor, four speeds plus pulse, locking bowl design, and included accessories (dough hook, French whip mixers, bowl with cover). Designed for kneading bread dough, mixing batters, and food processing.
• Nutrimill Grain Mill A high-speed grain mill with 12-amp 1-3/4 hp motor that grinds wheat, oats, rice, beans, corn, and other grains into fresh flour. Features adjustable fineness control, 20-cup flour capacity, and maintains temperatures around 118 degrees to protect nutrients.
• Berkey Water Purifier Gravity-operated water purification systems available in five stainless steel sizes (Travel, Big, Royal, Imperial, Crown) and a Berkey Light model. Uses Black Berkey purification elements that remove pathogenic bacteria, cysts, parasites, chemicals, heavy metals, and contaminants without electricity.
• American Harvest Gardenmaster Dehydrator Model FD1018P food dehydrator with patented Converga-Flow action, adjustable thermostat (95-150 degrees), expandable up to 30 trays, quiet 5-inch fan, and 1000-watt heater. Includes 8 trays, 8 mesh trays, 8 fruit leather/jerky sheets, and a free copy of Deanna DeLong's book 'How To Dry Foods'.
• Recipe Rings Two sets of healthy recipe cards on key rings containing salads, entrees, vegetable dishes, bread, snacks, and desserts. Recipe Ring #1 and Recipe Ring #2 include international dishes and Bob's favorite recipes.
• Great Pyrenees Guard Dog Puppies Working Great Pyrenees guard dogs bred for protecting flocks and farms. Available year-round as puppies from verified working dog lineage, not a kennel operation.
• Organic Heirloom Garden Plants Heirloom tomato seedlings and organic vegetable plants including Brandywine, Amish Paste, Stupice, Italian Giant Beefsteak, and Cherry tomatoes. Also includes pepper varieties (Jalapeno, Cayenne, Thai, Chocolate, Banana, Pizza, Northstar), herbs, and flowers grown using organic methods.
• Speaking and Seminar Engagements Sarah and Bob conduct speaking engagements at churches, women's groups, MOPS groups, homeschool support events, Aglow, and church conferences. Sarah speaks on health, nutrition, food preparation, and organic gardening; Bob teaches on praise and worship.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rainy Day FoodsminorOthersLong-time supplier of food storage and dehydrated foods to Milk and Honey Farm. Referenced in their Favorite Links section as a trusted resource for Walton Feed products.
• Gardens AliveminorOthersOrganic garden product supplier providing products like Sea Rich spray for transplant stress. Listed in their Favorite Links as a source for organic fertilizers, bug and pest control.
• Jeffer's Pet and Jeffer's LivestockminorOthersSupplier of reasonably priced dog, cat, and livestock supplies. Referenced as a resource for Great Pyrenees dog care products and general farm animal supplies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Polyface Farm: Joel Salatin's regenerative multi-species farm selling directly to consumers via farm tours, on-farm sales, and shipped products. Directly comparable small-acreage, ethics-driven homestead model with brand-led consumer education and D2C distribution.
• Heritage Prairie Farm: Small family-run organic farm in Illinois offering on-farm dinners, events, and a CSA-style product line. Directly comparable family-operated farm combining hospitality, education, and D2C food products under a personal-brand ethos.
• MaryJanesFarm: MaryJane Butters' organic farming and homesteading brand combining a working farm, magazine, books, and D2C product lines (organic foods, farmhouse kitchen goods). Directly comparable as a small-scale, content-led, female-founder homestead enterprise that monetizes a lifestyle brand through books and curated D2C goods.
• Restoration Farm: Small certified-organic vegetable and herb farm on Long Island selling through CSA shares and farm events. Comparable small-scale organic farm with on-site production, family operation, and value-added (herb) products, but with a CSA rather than e-commerce D2C motion.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Bronner's: Family-owned organic and fair-trade soap company with strong mission-driven branding and cult following. Comparable on organic-bar-soap product form, mission-led family business ethos, and devotionally-framed brand story, but at vastly larger scale.
• Wise Company (Wise Food Storage): Long-term food storage and emergency preparedness brand serving self-sufficiency-minded households. Comparable on the food-independence and preparedness customer overlap, and an existing Milk and Honey partner via Rainy Day Foods / Walton Feed, but at a much larger packaged-goods scale.
• Azure Standard: Large-scale organic and non-GMO food cooperative delivering bulk and pantry staples nationwide. Comparable on the organic-food and self-sufficiency customer overlap and D2C shipping infrastructure, but operates at significantly larger scale across broader product categories.

Regional players

• Welch's Homestead: Family homestead blog and small farm in the U.S. producing handmade goats-milk soap and educational homestead content. Directly comparable goats-milk soap product, small-herd ethos, and content-driven D2C model, though a less developed commercial operation.

Emerging players

• Mountain Rose Herbs: Organic herbs, essential oils, and natural soap-making ingredients supplier. Comparable as a B2C and B2B supplier of organic ingredients used in homestead soap-making and herbal preparations, overlapping with Milk and Honey's soap supply chain and customer base.

Others

• Gardens Alive: Organic gardening supplies and biological pest-control retailer serving the same homesteading customer segment. Already cited as a Milk and Honey vendor, making them both a peer and supplier; comparable on the organic-gardening customer and the heirloom/biological pest-control product overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sarahlea777
• YouTubemilkandhoneyfarm.com/sales/mill.html
• Facebookfacebook.com/720856484
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/milk-and-honey-farm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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