I try to provide goats milk year round. The herd is mainly Lamancha with a couple of Nubians and I’m slowly bringing Saanen back into the mix. I currently provide via Herdshares but am also working on getting my pet food license. Milk may be picked up from the farm or I make a couple of meet up spots in Carthage and Lebanon. The herd is pasture based (grass, weeds that they like, and woods for variety) but hay is provided 24/7. Grain on the milkstand. Medications as needed but anyone treated gets their milk dumped for recommended amount of time. I have one Jersey cow. Her milk is limited to her normal lactation curve. I don’t separate the milk from the cream so you’ll be able to utilize my girls milk in a variety of ways. It is fresh and raw.
Raw milk comes from cows, goats, sheep, camels, alpacas, or any other mammal. Raw milk has not been subjected to pasteurization, homogenization, high-pressure processing, UV radiation, or any other process meant to alter its composition. Only milked, filtered, cooled, bottled, and sold direct-to-consumer or to the cheese maker.
When you choose raw milk, you are supporting farmers directly - instead of corporate milk processors.
Some states welcome raw milk sales in grocery stores, usually found in the natural food section. Others require herdshare membership. Others can only sell under degraded labeling like 'pet food'. In Kentucky, raw goat milk sales require a doctor's note. Australian raw milk can only be sold as a cosmetic ie 'bath milk'.
Is raw milk safe?
Food safety is a science, milk is no different. Clean facilities, equipment, and procedures are highly recommended. If you are seeking more details on food safety related to raw milk, reach out to The Raw Milk Institute in California.
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Australian food authorities allow “cold-pressed raw milk” to sell in grocery stores, but some have noticed the mislabeling and are pointing out it’s anything but raw.
Some places have retail sales, others require herd shares. In Australia, raw milk must be sold as “bath milk” for cosmetic use. Check out your options.