The story of Crazy Cow Farm Adventure began long before cattle grazed these fields. It began across the ocean in England and Wales, where farming, faith, and family shaped generations of the Waldron and Roderick families. In 1855, the Waldron family became some of the first settlers in the Malad Valley, with deep roots later taking hold in Samaria, Idaho, where English and Welsh farming traditions came together.
For generations, the Waldrons farmed this land – clearing fields, raising livestock, and passing farms on to their children. Stories of hardship, perseverance, and pride were shared from grandparents to grandchildren, teaching that farming is not just work, but a way of life. Today, more than five generations later, the Waldron family still farms here.
Crazy Cow Farm Adventure exists to honor that heritage by living it and sharing it. In a world where many children never experience farm life, this farm opens its gates so families can slow down, meet animals, and understand where food, responsibility, and connection truly begin.
Crazy Cow Farm Adventure is built on land with deep roots and a long memory. Our farm consists of 640 acres, much of which was originally homesteaded by members of the Waldron family. For generations, this land has been worked, cared for, and respected, not just as property, but as a way of life. We take great pride in continuing the farming tradition here and in sharing that life with others.
From the time Luke and Shayna Waldron were married in 1998, they shared a vision: to create a warm, welcoming place on the farm where family, friends, and guests could gather. What began as simply inviting people to visit, help feed animals, and spend time together slowly grew into something more intentional. By the early 2000s, the Waldrons were already practicing agritourism, long before it had a name, opening their farm to others because they believed farm life was something worth experiencing and preserving.
In 2005, Luke and Shayna officially opened their farm to the public. Since then, they have welcomed school groups, family reunions, weddings, and visitors from near and far. Some guests came just for the day; others stayed overnight in a guest cabin, a trailer, or a tent, waking up to animals, fresh air, and the rhythms of farm life. Sharing the farm in this way has brought deep joy and purpose to the Waldron family, reinforcing their belief that time on the land, especially with animals, has a way of grounding people and bringing them together.
Today, Crazy Cow Farm Adventure continues that vision. Agritourism takes place on a portion of the working farm, thoughtfully balanced with daily agricultural life. The goal has never been to create something flashy or rushed, but rather a place where people can slow down, reconnect, and experience a way of life that is increasingly rare. For the Waldrons, this is about honoring the land, preserving the small family farm, and making sure future generations, both their own children and visiting families, have the chance to experience what farm life can teach.
“America was built on the back of the small family farm and ranch – a fading tradition in our 21st-century culture. There is an opportunity to share a vital piece of our heritage through farm stays, providing a retreat for some and an education for others, but always a reconnection with the land and the story of our forebears.”
– Scottie Jones, Farm Stay U.S.
That belief captures why Crazy Cow Farm Adventure exists. For Luke and Shayna, agritourism isn’t about turning the farm into something it isn’t – it’s about opening the gate and inviting others into a life they love. A life rooted in animals, land, family, and heritage. A life worth sharing.
