Reindeer, Dairy, and a Little Christmas Magic

What happens when a dairy farmer decides to raise reindeer? Sara from Santa’s Crew LLC in Wisconsin joins Mary and Leah to talk about her unexpected journey into the world of reindeer, starting with just a few animals and growing into a busy seasonal agritourism business. Sara shares what it takes to care for reindeer, the surprising differences between reindeer and caribou, how reindeer are used around the world, and what it is like taking her reindeer to nearly 30 holiday events in a single season. She also talks about life on the dairy farm, raising young children, selling milk to a local cheese plant, and finding creative ways to bring joy and education to people through agriculture. This is a fun conversation about farming, family, entrepreneurship, and having the courage to try something a little different.