Remembering the Prairie: Iowa’s Lost Landscape
Before it was corn and beans, Iowa was once an ocean of grass. Learn what was lost, the native plants that still hang on, and how prairie restoration is bringing it back.
Our Trace-able Ingredients: How We Source, Wild-Forage, and Reduce Footprint
At Meadowlark Made, every ingredient tells a story. From responsibly wild-foraged prairie herbs to pasture-raised tallow, we craft skincare with intention, honoring the land, the animals, and your skin.
When Wildflowers Became Weeds: A Reflection on Herbal Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, and Forgotten Wisdom
Before lab‑made drugs dominated, herbs growing freely in ditches and prairies were our medicine. In this blog, we explore how plants once trusted for healing were labeled unwanted, and why it matters to restore ancestral wisdom and our connection to the land.
Nose to Tail: Honoring the Whole Animal with Faith, Stewardship & Purpose
We raise our Kunekune pigs on pasture with care and faith — and honor their lives through a nose-to-tail philosophy that values every part of the animal, including slow-rendered tallow used in our apothecary products.
The Grazers Behind Our Sustainable Skincare
At Meadowlark Made + Farm, our skincare starts with slow farming and sacred stewardship. Learn how our Kunekune pigs, regenerative practices, and faith-led approach shape every jar we create.