Is it possible that the farm fresh dairy you are buying is not healthy? Yes, this is very possible and this week’s vlog tells you why and shows you how to discern the best one for your family. I also go over the difference between A1 and A2 raw milk which refers to the different type of casein (protein) in milk from different breeds of cows. What type of cow your fresh milk comes from is CRITICAL to your health.
It is important to know that nearly ALL the dairy from the store is from the WRONG kind of cow, just another reason to not buy products from companies like Organic Valley and instead seek out dairy from a small farm that uses old fashioned cows.
Dr. Tom Cowan MD wrote an excellent article published by The Bovine a few months back that explains the A1, A2 beta casein issue in depth.
A1 and A2 Explained
Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist
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Sarah Pope has been a Health and Nutrition Educator since 2002. Her work is dedicated to helping families effectively incorporate the principles of ancestral diets within the modern household. She is a sought after lecturer around the world for conferences, summits, and podcasts.
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I am planning on buying a farm on land contract. I want to sell herdshares of Raw A2-A2 Jersey milk in Ohio . I plan on testing cows for the gene and breeding with only A-2 bulls . I want to be milking within a year from now. Eventually I’m going to want to be up to 500+ herdshares which guarantees a gallon a week to make the whole Farm pencils out.
What is the best way to start getting customers before I start ? I have to revamp some barns . If I could get committed customers this would be a great dream of mine.
Thank you!
From what I have learned, Jerseys are not always 100% A2
I would be interested to know this 100% A2 milk company.
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for this information. I have a question and would really appreciate your feedback!
My farm co-op offers regular A1 milk for a reasonable price. They also offer A2 milk, but it is much more expensive. And they offer goat milk, for a price comparable to the A2 milk.
If I’m going to pay a premium, is it better to go for the A2 cow’s milk or the goat’s milk?
Please let me know what you think! I really appreciate your advice.
Drink whatever you digest better … even if it might be the A1 milk.