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Love the idea of farm fresh milk harvested at home, but lacking in space? Maybe you want milk for your family, but are not sure what you’d do with 8-10 gallons per day from a modern Holstein? Perhaps miniature dairy ...

Now that my kids are getting older, my family’s milk consumption has become quite variable. Gone are the days when everyone sat down for a bowl of cereal and milk in the morning. My older ones – including one of ...

  Some of the biggest names in the dairy business killed more than a half million cows in an effort to keep milk prices high nationwide over the past decade. A class-action lawsuit alleges that customers paid higher milk and ...

When people think of dairy, they automatically think of cows. Sure, dairy cows are a nice luxury and will keep any family well-supplied with milk. However, many people simply cannot have a cow on their land. There is another option ...

You hear a lot of talk these days about grass-fed beef. You might be thinking: What’s the big deal? Don’t all cows eat grass? Well, yes and no. Except in some extreme cases, most cattle get some kind of grass ...

There are many considerations when choosing the right dairy animal for your homestead. To reduce the risk of making the wrong choice, here’s some factors to consider before purchasing a dairy cow or goat for your homestead. What Size Animal ...

There are many factors to consider when choosing the right dairy breed for your homestead or small farm. A good place to start is to make a list of what will best serve your particular needs. For instance, if you ...

Are you considering adding a cow to your homestead? Regardless of your preferred cow – beef, dairy or a combination of the two – there are some points to consider. For one, try to purchase a cow that comes from ...

There are few animals quite as synonymous to farm life as the dairy cow. For most people looking for a self-sufficient life on some land, the first two kinds of livestock that come to mind are chickens and cows. This ...

One of the cornerstones of any self-sufficient homestead is the ability to produce dairy products. Dairy products are a valuable source of essential fats, carbs, proteins, vitamins and minerals – including riboflavin, vitamin B12, magnesium and potassium. Unlike fortified and ...