The Farm
My Grandfather bought Flat Point Farm in 1939 in order to run a dairy farm. He held this business for many years, and now we are the third generation to farm here. Like most of the best things in life, I started out making soap as a side project. It was something to do with all the goat's milk I had that I was not drinking or practicing cheese making with. We had our first Farmer's Market five days after our first son was born; it was the beginning of our family and our business which are connected in all the right ways.
Our soap is simply a product of pride in continuing a family business. It lets us be together as a family instead of taking time away from the most important things. I have gone from making soap in my own kitchen and spare room to a beautiful solar powered studio. My sons have grown from babies strapped to our backs while hand milking our goats to milking and feeding the goats themselves.
What is more, my husband has gone from a suburban childhood with no farm experience to goat herdsman extraordinaire. Our quality of life is very high and we hope it grows exponentially with our business. I love every aspect of the business. We make and hand package every bar right here on the farm. I am closely involved with all the design work and marketing. We feel we have a product of exceptional quality and are proud to sell it.
Our business is only a small part of the goings on at Flat Point. I share my studio with my mother who uses the wool from the sheep on our farm to make felt creations. The farm is run by my father and aunt. Together they keep chickens for eggs as well as sheep and cows which they sell as beef and lamb. The farm also produces hay to feed all the animals and to sell. My sister has a new flock of quail for eggs and she tends the raspberry and blueberry patches.
Our soap is simply a product of pride in continuing a family business. It lets us be together as a family instead of taking time away from the most important things. I have gone from making soap in my own kitchen and spare room to a beautiful solar powered studio. My sons have grown from babies strapped to our backs while hand milking our goats to milking and feeding the goats themselves.
What is more, my husband has gone from a suburban childhood with no farm experience to goat herdsman extraordinaire. Our quality of life is very high and we hope it grows exponentially with our business. I love every aspect of the business. We make and hand package every bar right here on the farm. I am closely involved with all the design work and marketing. We feel we have a product of exceptional quality and are proud to sell it.
Our business is only a small part of the goings on at Flat Point. I share my studio with my mother who uses the wool from the sheep on our farm to make felt creations. The farm is run by my father and aunt. Together they keep chickens for eggs as well as sheep and cows which they sell as beef and lamb. The farm also produces hay to feed all the animals and to sell. My sister has a new flock of quail for eggs and she tends the raspberry and blueberry patches.
The Goats
Believe it or not, two does are more than enough to keep our family in milk and cheese production for eight months of year (as well as providing the 2 oz. of milk that goes into each bar of our soap). In winter, we 'dry' the girls off so all their energy can go towards gestation.
While we are relatively new to keeping goats, we enjoy learning from other herders in our community and are always eager to let friends try their hand at milking.
Thanks for your support,
Emily Fischer
Farmer and Goat Milk Soap Maker
While we are relatively new to keeping goats, we enjoy learning from other herders in our community and are always eager to let friends try their hand at milking.
Thanks for your support,
Emily Fischer
Farmer and Goat Milk Soap Maker
