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Location
17 Oliver Hill Rd
Garland, ME
US 04939
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Our Humble Homestead offers raw A2A2 cow’s milk from ethically raised, pasture-raised cows. We practice mother-calf sharing, allowing calves to remain with their mothers rather than being separated, and our cows spend their days on pasture as nature intended. Our focus is humane care, ethical stewardship, and nourishing milk for ourselves and our community.
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At Our Humble Homestead, we believe ethical farming starts with honoring the natural design of both animals and land. We provide raw A2A2 cow’s milk from pasture-raised cows that are cared for with intention, transparency, and respect.
Our cows are raised on pasture whenever weather allows, grazing and moving freely rather than living confined lives. We do not follow conventional dairy practices that separate calves from their mothers shortly after birth. Instead, we practice mother-calf sharing, believing God made mothers for a reason. This approach prioritizes animal welfare, reduces stress, and reflects our belief that ethical farming should work with nature, not against it.
We view our role as stewards, responsible for the care of our animals and the quality of the food we provide. By focusing on pasture-based living, humane handling, and ethical decision-making, we strive to offer milk that aligns with both our values and the trust of our community.
Our Humble Homestead isn’t just about raw milk, it’s about ethical agriculture, thoughtful stewardship, and producing food in a way that respects animals, land, and people.
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