2 talks at Farm Day, and it's just 1 week away! Raw milk legal stuff and natural challenges.

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May 13, 2022

I can’t believe Farm Day is just one short week away!

The Miller’s team has been working hard to bring this event to you, and we are so excited to welcome you on the farm.

We have a new addition to Farm Day this year - 2 talks by myself and farmer Aaron. They’ll happen under the tent, in the pasture.

Here are the topics:

The History of Raw Milk and Today’s Raw Milk Laws (11am)

People have been drinking raw milk for thousands of years, but it didn’t start becoming vilified until the late 1800s. What changed? Why did this happen? How did policymakers, businesses, and consumers respond? And, why is 1987 such an important year? We’ll explore the history of raw milk, the current laws, and what it all means for you as a consumer.

Natural Farming in a Conventional World (1:30pm)

Miller’s Bio Farm is all about providing you the highest quality, most natural and nutritious foods possible. We love what we do, but it’s definitely NOT easy. Why? We are operating in a “system” that has different goals and different values. What struggles, challenges, and initiatives has Miller’s Bio Farm faced? How have they worked through it so far? What’s coming next? What do consumers need to know when shopping for natural foods?

Gee, writing all this is getting me even more hyped up. I’m so looking forward to having meaningful conversations and getting to know you better.

Did you buy your tickets yet? I’d LOVE to see you at Farm Day <3

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Farm Day 2022

Want to learn more about where your food comes from and how it's produced with care? Please join us for an afternoon of farm food and fun!

When

Saturday, May 21 from10am - 3pm

Where

Miller's Bio Farm, 523 Valley Road, Quarryville, PA 17566

Schedule

10 - Arrival: Sign in at the Welcome Table in the Barn
11-12 - Talk: The History of Raw Milk and Today’s Raw Milk Laws
12-1 - Lunch: Homemade Family-Style
1:30-2:30 - Talk: Natural Farming in a Conventional World
3 - End

Activities

*Can be done anytime at Farm Day. Not on a schedule.

Chat with farmer Aaron and the farm team
See the animals
Pony rides
Wagon rides
Meet the vendors
On Farm Shopping

Shopping Pass

*Exclusive on farm access. Get the BEST prices we offer with special Farm Day only deals.

Vendors

*Each vendor will have a table and samples. They are happy to chat and answer questions.

Wholesome Living Acres: Pastured, soy-free eggs. Ask about his transition to corn-free and soy-free eggs.
Walnut Run Bakery: Einkorn bread, pizzas, crackers, muffins, cookies, donut holes, whoopie pies, and sticky buns. Ask about the new products that are in the works.
Susie's Organic Kefir: Grape, lemon ginger, and pineapple kefir soda. Ask about their process and new flavors.
Healthy Beverages: Apple, grape, blueberry, and root beer kombucha. Ask about their process and new flavors.
Suplee Hollow Cereals: Soaked oats and nuts, chocolate bark, and granola bars. Ask about their process and new products.

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Opinion

Your gut. Is the perfect synergistic probiotic a pill or fermented food?

*Warning: I'm not a doctor and I don't have any degrees in nutrition. This is my opinion on the topic. Last weekend, Aaron and I went to the Documenting Hope's conference in Orlando. It was for both parents and doctors who are helping kids heal from chronic illnesses... in a holistic way. It's such an important cause that aligns perfectly with our tagline "Inspiring Health Generations". We had a table and loved feeding everyone yummy and pure snacks. I also had the pleasure of attending some of the talks. One of my favorite talks was from Star Edwards MS, RDN/LD titled "Where's Bifido? Missing Bifidobacterium, Impact on Child Health, and Restoration Strategies⁠". It was all about gut health and balance and its affects on the immune system, the brain, and overall wellbeing. One thing that really stuck with me were the warnings about probiotic pills. First off, probiotic pills are super potent. They can completely throw off the balance in your gut. Star advised people to get tested for what's actually in their gut first. This is so you can know which strains are too low or high. Then, you can determine the right probiotic pill to correct any issues. And then, you want to get tested again 6-8 weeks later to make sure those little pills had the desired effect. Second, probiotic pills need to be formulated properly. If they're not, then "probiotic" strains can compete with each other and cancel each other out. Then, they're not doing you any good at all. Wow! This got me thinking about balance in nature and in living things and therefore our gut and our food. It made me wonder -- Would fermented food naturally be in balance? Would eating fermented foods be better than taking probiotic pills? After all, they're living things and we're living things. So of course I did some research. And I mean there are A LOT of studies on probiotics and gut health. But, it seems that science is conflicted when it comes to probiotics. Here are a few reasons why: It's the same story as any FDA-approved product. The companies do the studies (and lots of them) that prove their product is superior. They set the parameters and goals to achieve the desired result. It's hard to determine which studies are unbiased.The limits for whether something is considered "probiotic" or not is set by the FDA. And the bar is set for probiotic pills that seek approval. The limits are so high that, by those standards, fermented foods don't meet the regulatory criteria to be considered "probiotic".Gut health is a holistic approach to health, which is hard to prove with modern science. Every body is different and will react differently. Every person has a different diet, sleep habits, exercise routine, etc. There are too many variables to conclude definitive health outcomes based on probiotics in the gut alone. Although science in conflicted on which kinds of probiotics are best and the precise benefits of each, there are a couple things there is scientific consensus on: Eating probiotics (whether in pill or food form) alters the microbiology of your gut.The balance of gut microbiology directly relates to your health and wellbeing. So... back to the main topic. Are fermented foods more synergistic than probiotic pills? Since science is kinda out on this one, I think we need to rely on our gut instinct (pun intended) to make the best choice for ourselves. So I'll tell you my perspective. I personally believe in a more ancestral way of eating. How about you? 200 years ago everyone ate pure food (without weird chemicals or additives). Everyone cooked. The soil was packed with nutrients and regenerated by nature. And... people fermented food. If not eaten immediately, many foods will ferment naturally. It's why we have cheese, kefir, yogurt, salami, sourdough bread, kombucha, etc. Humans found that they could still eat it... and it tasted pretty yummy too. And maybe most importantly it helped preserve food over winters and for travel. But... fermented foods were only considered edible if they tasted good. If the microbiology in a fermented food is out of whack, it just doesn't taste good. That's when bad molds and other weird stuff grows. That's when our body's response is to spit it out! In other words, fermented foods need to be in balance microscopically. And they need to align with our taste buds. So, in the most natural and ancestral way, I believe that fermented foods that you think are yummy must be the most synergistic way to boost and balance your gut microbiology. How is your gut health? Do you do anything in particular to help keep your gut in balance? Have you noticed any changes after working on your gut? I'd love to hear from you. Comment below ⬇️

2 talks at Farm Day, and it's just 1 week away! Raw milk legal stuff and natural challenges.

The History of Raw Milk and Today’s Raw Milk Laws (11am)

Natural Farming in a Conventional World (1:30pm)

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