Every morning and evening, my grazing apprentice Angelo or I walk out to move our milk cows to fresh grass.
The moment they spot us coming, every cow jumps up. They know what’s next. Fresh, sweet grass waits just beyond the fence.
It’s like watching kids race to the ice cream truck. Who will get there first? Who will be first through the gate?
Nine times out of ten, it’s our August Employee of the Month, Letitia. Cow #74.
Why Letitia Earned the Title
Born right here at Clover Creek in March 2018, Letitia is now seven years old. In human years, that makes her about 40. She’s hit her stride.
You can spot her easily in the herd. Red coat with one off-centered white spot on her forehead. She’s a Milking Shorthorn, and she acts like she knows she’s special.
I skipped awarding July’s Employee of the Month. It was supposed to go to Rum, our herd bull for this summer. But he decided to act up and stopped cooperating. No awards for troublemakers around here.
So we’re back to honoring our hardworking girls.
Why Our Cows Look Different
Folks often ask why our cows don’t look like the black and white Holsteins down the road.
First reason? I like being different. Those red coats catch my eye every time I walk the pasture.
Second reason? It’s all about how we farm.
Most dairy breeds today are built for one thing: to pump out massive amounts of milk on grain and supplements. That’s the factory way.
We chose a different path.
Our cows live on grass and hay. Nothing else. They give us rich, flavorful milk while staying healthy and content.
That takes special genetics. Over the years, we’ve carefully chosen breeds that thrive on pasture alone. Cows that don’t need fancy feeds or constant pampering.
Cows like Letitia prove this works. Seven years strong, still leading the charge to fresh grass twice a day.
That’s the kind of employee you want on your team.
Congratulations to August’s Employee of the Month, Letitia.
Want to taste what the grass-fed difference makes? Visit us at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar and try our artisan cheeses made from Letitia’s milk and her herd sisters.
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