On our farm we milk pure-bred Jersey cows because not only are they beautiful but we also think it is important for the quality of our milk. Jersey cows are one of the 6 main breeds of dairy cows in the world, but they originated in a small island off the coast of England called…
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Tail 6: Why Raw Milk?
If you’ve never tried raw milk, today is certainly just as good a day as any to start! There are plenty of reasons why you should swap to raw, farm-fresh milk, if you have a farm near you, or if you can afford to travel to one you trust. Here are a few of our…
Tail 5: Cow Basics- Social Butterflies
Just like you and I, cows have basic needs to survive and thrive. Here at Freedom Hill Farm, these needs are our priority. Simply put there are 3 main factors that affect how cows feel: Food/Diet, Comfort, and Social environment. We’ve already discussed their diets and environment in earlier blogs, so today we will look…
Tail 4: Cow Basics- Comfy Cows
Just like you and I, cows have basic needs to survive and thrive. Here at Freedom Hill Farm, these needs are our priority. Simply put there are 3 main factors that affect how cows feel: Food/Diet, Comfort and Social environment. We’ve already visited what they like to eat so today we will focus on what…
Tail 3: Cow Basics pt 1. Food For Thought
Just like you and I, cows have basic needs to survive and thrive. Here at Freedom Hill Farm, these needs are our priority. Simply put there are 3 main factors that affect how cows feel: Food/Diet, Comfort and Social environment. Today we will focus on what they like to eat. Just like humans, what cows…
Tail 1- The Farm
Just outside the little village of Otisville, past the school and around the corner sits a sleepy little farm. She may not look like much from the road but just you wait. If you decide to stop in you’ll find lots of friendly people, the tastiest milk you can buy and the freshest yogurt and…
Tail 2: Rick and Julie
We’ve all known at least 1 person in our lives that likes to cause trouble, either the class clown in elementary school or your brother or sister who was an angel when you’re mom was looking, but always pulled your hair when she turned around. If you’ve never known anyone like this, let me introduce…