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10:57 am
December 8, 2010
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Do you ladies and gentlemen realize that when pasturization was first put into practice that it was illegal? Does that tell you anything about the process? I have several customers who are lactose intolerant, myself included. It is not the milk you are intolerant of, it is the process of pasturization and homogenization. Also if you read the package labels the milk comes in aka cartons you will find the so called milk is not 100% milk but only about 4% milk. The rest is water etc.
I have 4 cows, love them all and raise calves and pigs on the milk I get as well as make fresh milk cheeses, give classes, and make butter.
I wish people who love their families and want them healthy could understand the health benefits of RAW milk. I have several cancer patients who drink my milk and wouldn't think of drinking the stuff in the stores. I am truly sorry for anyone who has to drink the store milk. I sell mine for $5.00 per gallon and that is the least expensive of anyone I know. In most places here RAW milk sells for $10.00 to $14.00 per gallon. I know I am worth more money for my milk, but if I can keep the price of grain and alfalfa down for us I will continue to sell for my price. It is too important that people are able to get the good stuff than to not be able to afford it.
11:22 am
October 31, 2010
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HW – I'm with you!
I've done quite a bit of study on the history of how milk came to be what it is today. At this point I just can't even bring myself to use any pasteurized, store-bought "milk" anymore. 
I'd rather not use milk at all if that is my only choice.
12:02 pm
February 10, 2009
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I've said this about this subject almost every time it's come up. People should take a lot of things into consideration and do their own research about it. I'm not unsympathetic to the proponents, I grew up on the stuff, but there are reasons to at least 'low temp' pasteurize milk yourself, or look for sources where they have milk processed that way. (there's a list of sources at the New England Cheesemaking Supply site)
Also, many people can't afford to buy it from safe sources, and buying from questionable sources is very much a danger. If you choose to get it, make sure you know your source VERY well.
I know people feel strongly about this topic, but CitR tries to keep a balance of ideas and not be a lightening rod for controversy. Most of all, we want people to be SAFE! (again, I'm not saying you're wrong! just that there's 2 or3 sides to think about on the topic)
12:34 pm
September 20, 2010
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One must do there research on this subject. It is very important to inspect the farm where you are buying your milk. In our case I am very comfortable drinking raw milk, the barn is the cleanest barn I have ever seen, they have a room off of the barn that looks like a industrial kitchen with three sinks and all stainless steel. Everything is washed before and after milking in a bleach solution, the cow is cleaned before and after milking, our hands our washed before and after milking. This is a serious situation and one could get very ill if you or the farm you are buying from does not follow these steps, we were told that some people just go out to the pasture and milk the cow in the mud. If I had a small child or was taking care of an elderly person I would probably pasteurize my milk, because for me I would rather be safe then sorry. If you go out to a farm and they are not comfortable showing you there set up then I would not buy milk from them. I know this is a touchy subject for some people and it really is what works best for you and your family. Like Buckeye said it is SO important to KNOW your source and to make sure you are comfortable with the way the milk is handled, because people have gotten very ill from raw milk. Also one must be very careful when bringing your milk home, if you are going to be in the car for a while you MUST put your milk in a Ice Chest with ICE, it is highly perishable, store your milk in the coldest part of your refrigerator and use it up with in the time frame.
1:13 pm
September 20, 2010
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Oh, one of the most IMPORTANT things is check the COW! does it look healthy, fed well? research what a healthy cow should look like if you are not sure!!! ask what they feed the cow? most people like these questions, in my case they were very happy to share all of this information. 
2:30 pm
December 28, 2008
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Just to back up what BG said – we here encourage the exploration of all sorts of ways of doing things. There are always umpteen ways of doing just about anything, and this is a safe place to talk about them.
On the other hand, there is no one way of doing anything which applies to everyone. We all make decisions based on what works for us. We can always count on our bfc's to help us find the best ways to consider.
Thanks everyone!
12:09 am
October 31, 2011
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Hi all! I have enjoyed reading all the posts on "real" milk. I have fallen in love with milk! Never was much of a milk drinker, nor was my husband or kids, but now we can't live without it!
I get my milk from a farmer for $5.00 a gallon and it's been great! We go through 3 gallons a week and we always run out! Then I have to buy store bought…. My farmer takes very good care of his cows and runs a very clean operation. When we go pick-up, we actually see the cows grazing in the pasture and it's such a sight! I know it sounds silly, but it is a beautiful sight to see those cows gazing on lush, green grass and I know that we are getting something pure that they are producing!
Store bought milk is laden with hormones. Research has proven that all those hormones in milk can possibly make very young girls (3-4 yrs old) reach puberty.
The Weston Price Foundation has lots of great info on raw milk. It's not for everyone, just like some people don't like to bake their own bread! I try to encourage people to investigate their choices on milk. Some stores sell pasturized- NON-homogenized milk. This at least would be a better choice than just regular store bought. Homogenizing breaks the molecules apart so the cream won't rise to the top. I would prefer the milk molecules stay the way they were made! (And I love seeing that cream rise to the top!:))
Cheers for real milk!
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