Cooperative Farm

Ash&Oil came to exist out of an earnest desire to create wholesome products for our growing family. Owning and operating a small farm has allowed us to explore the possibilities of free enterprise. It has been both challenging and rewarding as we have grown in more knowledge and understanding of husbandry. The maintenance and care of our goats has proven to be one of the most educational in our endeavors. Our goats have been more regarded as family pets than livestock. On…e of our favorites, a LaMancha doe, taught the family a valuable lesson. Actually, the name of our company, Ash&Oil, was inspired by a lesson learned from this little one; how God’s grace toward us is unfailing. The Scriptures state in Isaiah 61:3, “ To give unto them beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mouning.” Several years ago, “Tar Baby”,name given after the fact, got herself into a desperate situtation. One summer day, our inquisitive little kid decided to step outside her safe border and investigate the property line where she found herself in a most challenging situation. It just so happened, that the previous owner had discarded a rusty, old, 50 gallon drum, containing tar which had melted in the summer heat. Unfortunately, Tar Baby decided to hop in the drum. When we found her, she was “tarred” beyond description. It was obvious, there was no easy solution to fixing the problem. Her precarious notions had led her from a safe haven to a dreadful situation. Thankfully, for her sake, she was administered kind treatment. After hours of bathing in gallons of mineral spirits and conditioning shampoo along with tender hands of care, she survived the ordeal; and now, 5 years later lives a happy, healthy goat life.