Raw Milk: The Heart & Soul of our Farm

written by

Edwin Shank

posted on

April 12, 2021

Raw milk is what The Family Cow is all about. Raw milk defines us. It's who we are and why we are. It's where we've been, how we got here, and where we're going.

Raw Milk is why Dawn and I chose the name "The Family Cow." The name expresses our vision most perfectly. What do we get from The Family Cow? Raw Milk!

Raw Milk is the most remarkable, healing, immune boosting, nourishing, enzyme rich, perfect-in-every-way whole food we've ever provided or hope to provide for your family.

Our family and team pour so much energy, imagination, innovation, midnight oil, along with blood, sweat and tears into the outstanding purity, quality and safety of our raw milk.

And because Raw Milk is our Main Focus... it's the one food that we almost never run short on.

I gently remind you... because occasionally folks get frustrated with food shortages. We don't like shortages either, but please remember... our family has produced raw milk on this farm for 100+ years. We're experts at dairy. But we are somewhat novices with only about 12 years of experience with all of our other foods. We ask for and thank you for your patience as we refine the art of growing these other complimentary foods.

Note about A1 vs A2 Milk: We've been getting a lot of questions recently about whether or not our milk is A2. I'll explain more later, but for now, suffice it to say that for for the last 7 years already we've been working towards the goal of 100% A2/A2. And while we don't know for sure that every drop is 100% A2, we do know that those of you who are sensitive to A1 milk report that you can handle our milk perfectly fine.

Not sure what A1 and A2 stand for? Google it. :)

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