About Us

Warm sun pours golden light upon Berg’s Beulah Land. The combination of fresh
hay and sweet grain fill the already-bustling barn. Heather Berg, the farm’s
matriarch, pauses to take in the moment. Voices from her children and
grandchildren combined with the bleating of goats seem to keep rhythm with the
hum of the milking machines. With arms crossed, Heather appraises with deep
satisfaction the accomplishment of many hands. Nanny n Kids is more than a milk
and skincare company. It’s a land of love and loyalty that is leaving a legacy.
Heather’s own story begins with the legacy passed forward by her mother. Heather
found her love for animals growing up on a farm in Minnesota. Her mother
modeled hardworking hands and promoted soft teachable hearts. She showed her
children that a connection with animals grows and develops good character.
Heather reflects on those precious days at her mother’s side, with fondness.
Heather’s father was a hard working leader who ran a Holstein dairy operation.
During her senior year of high school Heather’s family relocated their dairy farm to
the lush lands of Wisconsin. It was in Wisconsin that love bloomed when Heather
met her now-husband Brian Berg. Growing up, Brian assisted local farmers with
both chores and fieldwork. Brian’s work ethic and experience made for a smart
match. Together Brian and Heather embarked on their own family adventure.
From the get-go, Heather realized her passion for raising children mirrored that of
her mother. Those life lessons and shared experiences were formative in equipping
Heather to face the many challenges of motherhood.
Early on, Heather’s children began to show signs of intolerance to cow milk. That’s
when goats were first introduced to the Berg’s farm. The decision to switch to goat
milk brought about great improvement with both digestive issues as well as skin
irritations. With such healthy improvements, the Berg goats were there to stay.
On the Berg farm everyone works as a team. The milking and caretaking of their
goats grew into a true love for these unique animals. Soon the children began to
participate in 4-H. 4-H provided the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge
related to goat care. Each goat was a delight to her children. Heather smiles as she
recalls those early years. Sadie, Mae, Tilly, and Kitty were some of the Berg’s first
goats shown through 4-H. Heather shares how especially attached she became to
Kitty. “I knew I had a very special girl.” Champions would come from that special
girl in the years to come.
By 2011 milk was flowing steady on the farm. The surplus of goat milk was shared
with cats, dogs and even cows. Still, there was more milk than they could use. The
family decided the extra milk could be used to make soap. This turned out to be a
great benefit to the family in the way of skin care. Soon those soap bars were sold to
friends and neighbors. They added lotion and later, foaming soap. Their home
business was up and running.

By 2015 the herd had grown and the Berg’s began selling milk commercially as
Berg’s Beulah Land. The family herd grew to include breeds such as Alpine, Saanen,
Nubien, Lamancha and Recorded Grade.
As the Berg’s business continued to grow so did their show appearances at both the
local and national levels. The health and genetics are meticulously monitored all
year in hopes of showing well. Heather expresses how tough competition can be.
“When the pressure is on, the kids keep their heads up. There is an opportunity to
take an honest look at your own strengths and weaknesses and work it out. It takes
teamwork, hard work, but unity is key. It brings out the best of the best in all areas.”
These Berg kids have a lot to be proud of. The great number of awards that adorn
their walls, under Berg’s Beulah Land (Brian and Heather Berg) and Berg’s Sky High
(son, Logan Berg), are a testament to the dedication of the whole family.
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Berg’s Beulah Land milk goes into all Nanny n Kids products. When asked how she
came up with the name, Heather shared, “We threw some names around . . . it just
kind of hit me; I’m the ‘nanny’ and I have 8 ‘kids’.”
How do goats make you feel, Heather? Instantly she grins from ear to ear and says,
“I’m a farmer. I grew up with cows, but goats just fit. They all have personalities.
What do goats make me feel? Joy.” She expresses how thankful she is to her mother
for passing on her the love of animals and the gift of family. Heather is grateful to
provide nourishing milk, healthy products and growth opportunities for her
children and grandchildren leaving a lasting legacy.