The roots of Heartland Homestead are in the shared curiousity and wonder of Kate and Paul, who dreamed of honeybees, goats, and gardens while living on a college campus in Northeast Ohio. Listening to homesteading podcasts, brewing beer in a residence hall, and growing herbs on an office windowsill lead to attending butchering workshops, joining a local homesteading community, and a 6-acre family homestead in Central Ohio. 

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One PhD in community health education, two sons, and a few year stint in South Florida later, Kate and Paul landed in Oberlin, Ohio on a 30-acre farm - and the new Heartland Homestead. 

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Kate leads the day-to-day operations of Heartland Homestead, including animal care, biz opps, day dreaming, and child rearing. She's a dreamer with a doctorate and certified sound healer with an unshakeable belief in the importance of community and connection for mamas, and people in general, to thrive. 

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Paul is the farm's working professional and logistical planner. He weaves dreams into reality with real talk on details and long-term planning. He's never met a project he couldn't tackle and has a well of knowledge on everything from bees to hog butchering. 

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The Mother Oak is the gem of Heartland Homestead. This 100+ year old tree is a visual wonder and healer - and the inpsiration for our logo. This natural earth mama will hold you as you lay under her branches and gaze up at the stars and sun. 

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2025 is a year of fresh plans, including pregnant cows, a nonprofit, and more. 

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Alkemy Photo captures our homestead + community events for us! 

Above is a picture of from our 2024 hog butchering on the farm.