Rich & Carol, Author at Prairies Edge Raw Milk Dairy

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 16, 2023April 16, 2023
Posted in Animals, Blog, Chickens

The Benefits of Choosing Farm-Fresh, Organically-Fed, Soy-Free Eggs

Farm-fresh, organically-fed, soy-free eggs have become increasingly popular in recent years as consumers become more concerned about the quality, safety, and environmental impact of conventionally produced eggs. This article outlines the advantages of farm-fresh, organically-fed, soy-free eggs over conventionally produced eggs. It highlights that organically-fed chickens are not exposed to harmful toxins, which results in

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 12, 2023
Posted in Animals, Blog

Is Raising Your Own Hog for Pork Worth It?

Raising your own hog for pork can be a rewarding experience. Not only does it provide a sense of satisfaction, but it also ensures that the meat is raised in a humane and sustainable manner. However, before making the decision to raise a pig, it’s important to consider whether it’s worth the time, effort, and

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 11, 2023
Posted in Blog, Cheese

5 Easy Raw-Milk Cheeses to Make at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’re a cheese lover, you might be excited to try your hand at making your own cheese from raw milk. Not only can it be a fun and rewarding experience, but it also allows you to create unique and delicious cheeses that aren’t available in stores. However, it’s important to note that there are

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on April 9, 2023January 17, 2024
Posted in Dairy

Prairies Edge Raw Milk Dairy’s Intention to Make Whey Protein Powder: A Sustainable Promise

DISCLAIMER: Whey protien powder is not something we can legally sell, currently. We may, however, be able to offer the making of it (as a custom service) to herdshare owners. We are working on writing a herdshare agreement for those interested in participating. This would be similar to a CSA arragement. Hey there! We have

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on February 21, 2023February 23, 2023
Posted in Blog, Recipe

Winter Udder Salve

A winter udder salve has become one of our farm’s weapons when combating frostbite on the teats of our milking herd. Frostbite prevention is easier than you think. It easier than dealing with the effects of frostbite… that’s for sure. We created this winter udder salve after trying other treatment/medicinal salves. This homemade winter udder

By -Rich & Carol
Posted on October 17, 2021February 21, 2023
Posted in Blog

So you’re interested in milk?!

Whole milk, skim milk, or our delicious farm-fresh raw cream… it’s all here. If you haven’t tried our raw milk, chances are you haven’t had the best raw milk in the area. Our milk is primarily from Jersey cows or Jersey crosses. Jerseys are known for their high butterfat content. Some months, we have tested

Author: Rich & Carol