In the driftless region of Southwestern Wisconsin, there stands vast, ancient mountains untouched by the glaciers that moved through many years ago. In light of the desire to simplify her life, Miranda Pollock settled among this middle-of-nowhere area and began fostering her own self-sufficient farm, which goes by the name of Under A Rock Farm.

On Under A Rock Farm, Pollock and her spouse, Angus Pollock, and five children — Madison, Elyse, Zachary, Gavin, and Sam — roamed free. They raised a plethora of animals including chickens, fish, goats, hogs, geese, and most likely any other farm animal you can think of. They grew many vegetables and produce items. Along with the animals, many aspects of their farm lacked the amenities we have now grown used to in today’s society. They had an outhouse, an outdoor shower, a wood stove, a greenhouse, oil lamps for lighting, and their heat came from wood. 

The family geared up all winter to prepare for the farmer’s market, where they sold many of the items they grew or made on their farm.

“We grew all of our plants from seed and sold many at the farmer’s market. One year, we had 480 some odd tomato plants. We sold greens and I made jellies and jams. Many of those were fruit or flower based jams. One of our favorites was dandelion jelly. I’ve made rose jelly and violet jelly, but dandelion is amazing — it tastes like honey,” Miranda Pollock said.

Baked goods are among other foods they made. But overall, their best seller was soap that they made from scratch. A side business developed from this called Naughty Goat Soaps (because goats are naughty).