Healthy Grass Makes Healthy Cows Make Healthy Milk

I had the pleasure of visiting the farm this week and was astounded at how much I learned about
our cows and grass.

As you know, our cows eat grass. During the warmer months, the grass that they eat is not only
green but also fully grown. The farmer moves the cows to a new paddock 3x per day. They
waddle into a waste high field of green and begin chowing down. On the day that I visited, the
herd cleared out a whopping half-acre of grass.

The farmer pays close attention to his soil health. He works with a soil expert and has his soil
tested regularly. In addition to the natural fertilizer provided by the cows, he will grow cover
crops or supplement his soil with any minerals that are lacking.

Given what it needs, the alfalfa grass grows tall and strong. The farmer makes sure that the cows
eat it when it is just right, full grown but not old. It is a delicate balance of nature that simply
works.

In return, we gain milk that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. Healthy soil makes
healthy grass makes healthy cows make healthy milk make healthy consumers. The farmer is so
proud to provide his dairy products to his members and, in turn, bring health to their families.