Annie G's Dairy

10/13/2026

10/04/2026

Please keep the family, workers and community of The Farmers Creamery in your thoughts and prayers. A devestating fire to their creamery yesterday hits home to all of the small creameries around Michigan. They have an amazing business and community that will build them back Im sure. ❤️

10/01/2026

New Flavor! BANANA!! Loaded and ready to serve in the milk vending machine!

09/29/2026

🌱 From Overgrowth to Overflowing Nutrients: The Story of Our Pasture’s Winter Cover!

🚜Ever look at a patch of land and realize it’s trying to tell you something? Thats what a few of our paddocks have been telling us with more thistles than we are comfortable with, a classic sign that the soil beneath was struggling with deep compaction and a lack of calcium. Instead of fighting the soil, we decided to give it exactly what it was asking for by planting a winter annual grazing mix of Oats and Radishes!
🚜This combination is working overtime as a cover crop, a premium feed source, and a total pasture regenerator for the herd at Annie G's Dairy

Radishes vs. Compaction 🥕: Think of radishes as nature’s jackhammers! Their thick taproots punch straight through tight, compacted soil layers. As they grow, they naturally loosen the earth, allowing water infiltration to improve and welcoming much-needed oxygen back into the root zone.

Oats for Bio-Mass & Soil Structure 🌾: Oats grow rapidly, creating a green blanket that protects the topsoil from harsh winter erosion. Their extensive root systems scavenge for leftover nutrients, keeping them active in the top layer of the soil rather than letting them wash away.

Nutritious Winter Feed 🐄: As a 100% organic, grass-fed dairy, our girls rely entirely on high-quality forage. This lush winter mix provides a sweet, protein-rich, and highly digestible buffet right when the permanent pastures start taking their winter nap.

The Nutrient Cycle 🔄: As the cows graze this paddock, they naturally trample organic matter back into the dirt and leave behind microbial-rich fertilizer. When the radishes break down, they release stored calcium and organic matter right back into the upper root zone, balancing the deficiency that invited the thistles in the first place!

We by no means have this all figured out but we do love a great experiment learning from the things that work and equally, the things that don't work out.

"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result," Civil rights campaigner and feminist writer Rita Mae Brown

Now where is the fun in that!

09/16/2026

Let’s talk about the science behind a glass of Annie G's Dairy milk. 🥛👇While conventional milk is a highly nutritious, stable source of calcium and protein for millions of people, distinct nutritional nuances emerge when looking at organic, 100% grass-fed A2A2 milk. Two specific components set this option apart: protein structure and fatty acid profiles.

🧬 The A2A2 Digestibility Factor: Most standard cow's milk contains a mix of A1 and A2 beta-casein proteins. During the digestion of A1 beta-casein, a peptide called BCM-7 can be released, which has been shown in clinical studies to cause GI transit delays, bloating, or mild inflammation for certain individuals. A2A2 milk comes from cows that naturally produce only the A2 protein variant that we test all our cows for. Because it does not break down into BCM-7 during digestion, many people who assume they are sensitive to dairy find that A2A2 milk is significantly easier on their stomach and sometimes sinuses. (Note: It still naturally contains lactose, meaning it behaves differently than lactose-free formulations).🌱

The CLA Benefit of Grass-Fed Dairy: What a cow eats alters the lipid profile of her milk. Research demonstrates that milk from 100% grass-fed cows contains significantly higher concentrations of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and a more optimal Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio. CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid widely studied for its role in supporting metabolic health, immune function, and overall cellular wellness. We strive to offer a dairy option that optimizes your digestive system and health goals with as little processing and additives.

Have you noticed a difference in how your body handles Annie G's Dairy milk? Let us know in the comments!

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09/15/2026

Our little farm was able to participate in this lovely couple's marriage proposal. Perfect evening for romance...

09/03/2026

08/23/2026

It was a tough decision but we have decided to close the store on Mondays as well as Tuesdays this school year. With our wholesale side getting bigger and the kids still small, we are trying to give ourselves some breathing space and time for family. CREAM is hopefully coming this fall! Finally getting all the final pieces in place 🤞🔥