We can finally answer yes to the most popular question you sent us this month: Do you have raw milk yet? Eighteen new baby calves are here as of this morning, so we have plenty of milk for calves and customers. We are planning on attending Boalsburg Farmers Market on Tuesday and resuming our drop site deliveries and wholesale deliveries this week. We dropped off milk at Separate Peace Farm and The Village Pantry on Saturday.
We are adding two new drop sites this year, Martinsburg and Duncansville. We will be stopping there every Wednesday. Place an order for any of our milk, cheese, or beef, select “I want to pick up my order” and then choose the most convenient drop site when you check out. You can even pay when you check out with Paypal or a credit card to make the pickup simple. If you’d rather pay with cash or a check, just select “I want to pay at pickup” when you check out. Then just show up at your chosen drop site at the time listed and pick up your purchases!
Now for some cute baby calves pictures!
Our first calf this year was a Jersey. Read about him in our last blog post. Jersey cattle are a breed of dairy cattle that originated on the British Channel Island of Jersey. They have a distinctively light brown coat color, with shades ranging from a pale fawn to a rich, dark brown. Jersey cows produce exceptional milk, despite their small size. They produce milk with high butterfat content, making it ideal for cheese and butter production. Jerseys graze well on rough terrain and have the ability to thrive on low-quality forage.
But those are not the only type of cattle that we have this year. We also have Milking Shorthorns, Fleckvieh, and, new for us this year, Normande cattle. About a third of the cows calving this year are Milking Shorthorns.
Milking Shorthorns are a medium to large-sized breed of cattle that originated in northeastern England. They have dual-purpose capabilities, meaning farmers use them for both milk and meat production. Milking Shorthorns are typically red and white in color, although some individuals may be solid red or white. We have several that are red roans (red and white hair mixed together). They are known for their docile temperament and good milk production.
Fleckvieh (flek vee), also known as Simmental, is a breed of cattle that originated in Switzerland (the home of Brown Swiss cattle). They are a large, dual-purpose breed that is used for both milk and meat production. Fleckvieh cattle are typically tan or red with white markings. Most of ours have red bodies and pretty white faces.
The Normande (nor man dee) is a breed of cattle that originated in the Normandy region of France. They are a medium-sized breed that is primarily used for milk production. Normande cattle are typically reddish-brown with white markings, and they produce rich, creamy milk with high butterfat content. We like their docile temperament and good fertility, We decided to add some of these genetics to our herd because we heard their milk is good for making cheese.
Which calves do you think are the cutest?
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