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Feb 5, 20216 min read

Putting together a milk lab

I've had a milk lab on my goals list for years now! As a scientist, I wanted to have the ability to test my milk quickly and efficiently.

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Jan 12, 20214 min read

The farm is now RAWMI listed!

Hi guys! I wanted to tell you about the RAWMI listing process that our farm just went through. The Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) is a...

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May 20, 20203 min read

I Need Help! Working Herdshares

We all need help here and there - schedules are busy, we have kids that need attention and time, places to go, other jobs to do.

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Feb 10, 20202 min read

A new module in Herdshare School - and the conflict about putting it there

I have successfully done a hybrid temporary herdshare:CSA for chevre production for the past 3 years. I've also had brisk movement of

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Oct 14, 20193 min read

Strategic breeding for year-round milk production

If you want consistent, year-round income, you need consistent, year-round milk. That can be tricky

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Sep 14, 20195 min read

Dairy & Herdshare Planning Pt 1 - housing and milking facilities for the past 3 years

We've slowly and gradually developed a professional milking program over the past 4 years, but it didn't start that way!

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Sep 11, 20194 min read

Dairy & Herdshare Planning, Pt 2 - the new goat dairy

Our plans for the new dairy are compact and highly functional. The 24x36 building will include animal housing, parlor, milkroom, and cheese

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