Milk Customers! Let's talk about what things will look like for the near future. At this point our cow herd is about ⅓ of what it was in September. We couldn't afford to keep feeding cows and paying employees and then dumping all the milk. This means we have about ⅓ of the milk we did previously - it's a little bit like starting over.
Read MoreFor those who are milk customers, this update is for you. There has been a lot going on with our cow dairy over the past couple of months, as well as media reports from the Utah Department of Ag & Food, and the county and state Health Departments. Below are the facts of our experience.
Read MoreI think milk is amazing! This one product our beautiful Jersey cows give to us also gives us so many delicious foods - cream, butter, buttermilk, cheese, whey, kefir, yogurt, etc. While I wish we could carry all of these things at our farm, current Raw Milk Laws in Utah only allow for the sale of milk, cream, butter, and cheese that has been aged at least 60 days. We’re not set up to make cheese yet, but we do have the first three at various times during the year.
Read MoreLast month we had the opportunity to participate in Red Acre Center’s “Day on the Hill” at the Utah State Capitol. In order to bring awareness to the small and urban farmers in our state, they provide a lunch for the politicians that day. It was amazing food that was sourced from so many amazing small farms, homesteads, and artisans right here in Utah.
Read More“What’s better for you, cow milk or goat milk?” We hear this question all the time in our farm store. We are proud to offer the best of both! But, while the advantages of grass-fed, raw milk are clear, the choice between goat milk and cow milk is a little more nuanced. Let’s look a little deeper at taste, nutrition, cost and more to find the best fit for your family.
Read MoreWe are having a lot of fun with our newest arrivals! Our pastured poultry season planning begins in January each year, but things get real come April when these little fluffy guys start arriving.
Read MoreThere is a lot of misunderstanding around raw milk, and sometimes a little fear. Even a customer who makes it as far as our small farm to buy raw milk will ask at the counter “How long should I boil this for?” The answer is always a resounding “Don’t!” Please don’t boil our beautiful, whole, nourishing, clean, lovely milk! Instead let’s talk for a minute about why we drink Raw Milk.
Read MoreButter produced with grass-fed raw milk is jam packed with nutrients and the flavor is amazing. Making your own may seem a little intimidating, but it really is easier than you think.
Read MoreBorn in Southern California, my parents and I moved to Utah when I was very young. I grew up in a West Jordan neighborhood
Read MoreShayn was raised with his three brothers not far from where we are now, on his family farm in West Jordan. He also spent a lot of time in Southern Utah
Read MoreJune 2020 marks TEN YEARS since we began selling our meat! June 2010 was when we spread the word, launched a website, and waited to see what would happen.
Read MoreWith all of the rain this spring, grass has been growing everywhere. After blocking off all exits (and on days the store is closed), we've let our cows have the run of the farm this week so they can feast on all of this goodness. They make a great clean-up crew!
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