Frequently Asked Questions

What do the cows eat?

• The cows have access to pasture and hay year round.  Weather permitting, the hay is grown on our farm; otherwise, we purchase hay from local farmers.  The cows also have limited access to grain, and their portions are determined by their production.

What about hormones and steroids?

• Our cows are not given hormones or steroids.

What about chemicals?

• We do not use restrictive chemicals on the farm.

How often is your milk tested?  What is tested?

• The SC Health Department runs monthly tests on our raw milk for e. coli, bacteria, and SCC.  Johnes, TB, and Brucellosis (Bangs disease) is tested yearly.  We also sell raw milk for pasteurization - every batch of milk that is picked up is tested.  Pickups are every other day.

What standards must you meet to receive your Grade A rating?

• We sell SC Grade A raw milk.  The Grade A standards are as follows:

   

  SPC (bacteria)	must be below 10,000 (our milk is normally below 1,000)
  SCC	must be below 1 million (our milk is normally below 250,000)
  e. coli	must be 30 or below (our milk is normally less than 2)

Where can I buy your milk?

• At the farm.  Milk is $4 per gallon if you buy it at the farm.  Light cream is $10 per half gallon, and buttermilk is $4 per half gallon.  Please call ahead.
• At various retail locations throughout SC.
• Through one of our buying co-ops in GA and NC.
• At one of our delivery locations along the I-85 corridor in SC.