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The Well Stocked Barn

A collection of printable checklists for the homesteader. Lists for the tools you’ll need to get started with dairy animals, beekeeping, poultry, and more.

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I’m lisa

I was born, but not raised, in Alaska and now I’m back with my own family, living a simpler life in our little log home in the woods. We keep honeybees, milk our Jersey dairy cows, and raise poultry for meat and eggs. Here I share farm fresh recipes inspired by Alaskan ingredients, rustic, handmade projects, and homesteading tips. Thanks for stopping by!

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Healthy and Easy Recipes for your family

Sourdough, wild caught fish, garden produce, freshly laid eggs, raw milk, and honey from our bees are some of our favorite ingredients for hearty, wholesome meals.

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Homesteading

We live on a small farm in the interior of Alaska where we raise Jersey cows, honeybees, chickens, and waterfowl. We hunt and fish and gather what we can.

Free Printable Beekeeping Records

Being an organized beekeeping is an important part of maintaining a healthy, thriving colony of bees. There’s a lot of information to keep track of. Here are 7 printable pages for hive checks, equipment lists, honey extraction, and more!