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Broken Arrow Farm Bringing fresh raw Jersey milk to the locals of Wirt & Calhoun counties in West Virginia! 💙💛

I really went heavy on the fall flavors today, just in time for the cool down this weekend! Go out and enjoy some fresh ...
10/15/2026

I really went heavy on the fall flavors today, just in time for the cool down this weekend!

Go out and enjoy some fresh milk! đŸ„›

Some very highly requested flavors have made their way to the store! Head out and get them before they’re gone 😊
10/12/2026

Some very highly requested flavors have made their way to the store! Head out and get them before they’re gone 😊

“If you knew where dairy cows lived, you wouldn’t drink r a w milk.”“If you knew how dirty dairy cows are, you wouldn’t ...
10/08/2026

“If you knew where dairy cows lived, you wouldn’t drink r a w milk.”

“If you knew how dirty dairy cows are, you wouldn’t drink r a w milk.”

“If you knew how bad dairy barns smelled, you wouldn’t drink r a w milk.”

I hear/read comments like these all the time.

But it makes me wonder: Do you know how the milk you’re drinking was produced?

Why do people think this way?
Is it because this is what we’ve been taught for generations since pasteurization became the norm?

Or is it because many people are familiar with large freestall dairies, where cows may spend much of their time indoors where people see manure being scraped through the walkways in a freestall barn, do they automatically assume that’s how all cows live?

Because it isn’t.

There are many different ways to raise dairy cows, and there’s significant differences between dairy operations.

I think there simply isn’t enough education about those differences.

Many r a w milk dairies operate with smaller herds. That allows the farmer to know their cows individually and pay close attention to each animal, watching how she is eating, moving, behaving, and feeling from day to day.

Cow health isn’t just something you check occasionally. It’s something you pay attention to every single day. (I know my cows health and family history more than I do my own 😅)

A dairy producing milk specifically for direct raw consumption may also have different management practices than a conventional dairy producing milk that is intended to be pasteurized.

That means paying close attention to herd health, cleanliness, milking practices, rapid cooling, handling, and testing.

That difference in scale doesn’t automatically make one farm better or worse. It means they are different farming systems with different management practices and different paths from cow to consumer.

And that’s the part I think gets lost in the conversation.

When someone says, “R a w milk is dirty,” I think the better question is:

What kind of dairy are we talking about, and how was that milk produced?
Instead of assuming every dairy farm looks the same, maybe we should learn more about the different ways cows are raised and milk is produced.
When it comes to r a w versus pasteurized milk, there’s room at the table for both.

Do what you believe is best for you and your family. Get to know your farmer. Learn how your milk is produced, handled, and processed, and make the choice that fits your family.
R a w milk and pasteurized milk doesn’t have to be a battle.

There’s enough room at the table for different choices. đŸ„›đŸ©”

Ps. The bird in the photo was a paid actor 😅

“Goats are herd animals, they need other goats!”Nah, they just need a herd that will treat them as one of their own 😊
10/06/2026

“Goats are herd animals, they need other goats!”

Nah, they just need a herd that will treat them as one of their own 😊

Fully stocked and ready to go!
10/05/2026

Fully stocked and ready to go!

If you’re in town this weekend for homecoming and/or Pioneer Day, swing by Boggs and grab some milk! đŸ„› đŸ©”
10/01/2026

If you’re in town this weekend for homecoming and/or Pioneer Day, swing by Boggs and grab some milk! đŸ„› đŸ©”

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from new folk about my cows, milk, etc. so I thought I would do a little Q&A! If I ...
09/29/2026

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from new folk about my cows, milk, etc. so I thought I would do a little Q&A!

If I missed something or you have other questions just let me know!

Q: How long have you been dairy farming?
A: I bought my first dairy calves in 2021 and started milking them in 2023!

Q: Where can I buy your milk?
A: Currently, it’s available at Boggs Gas Station in Elizabeth, WV.

Q: Can I buy directly from your farm?
A: No, I take biosecurity very seriously when it comes to my cows, so having strangers coming and going is not ideal. Additionally, I do not own the land I farm, so I like to respect the owner and their property.

Q: What is your milk practice?
A: I use a closed milking system, ensuring the milk goes straight from the udder to the milk pail, and then from the milk pail to the jug!

Q: How do you clean your cows?
A: I use a warm iodine wash along with a pre- and post-iodine dip. I am very strict about cleanliness, so if their udder or teats are dirty, the milk isn’t saved.

Q: Do you sell other dairy products?
A: No, as of right now, it is illegal to sell any raw dairy product other than liquid milk.

Q: Why do you use plastic jugs?
A: For convenience for both my customers and myself. Jars are requested, but unfortunately, they break easily and are rarely returned clean or even returned at all.

Q: Do you give your cows antibiotics?
A: Yes, of course, when they need them. I will not allow one of my cows to struggle and be sick. I follow the medicine label to the letter and usually withhold their milk for a week after the labeled withhold time.

Q: What made you get into dairy farming?
A: It’s always been a dream of mine so I made it my reality.

Q: Why Jersey cows?
A: They’re a smaller breed of dairy cows that are known for their cream. They don’t take up as much space or eat as much as the larger breeds. They’re also very entertaining and who doesn’t need a good laugh throughout the day.

Q: Do you take the calves from their mothers at birth?
A: No, my cows are fantastic mothers so they get to keep the calf until weaning time (around 6 months) unless they’re causing her to drop weight or hurting her while they eat then I will pull them off early to keep them both safe and healthy!

Q: Do you test your milk?
A: Of course, it would be irresponsible not to.

Q: Why does your milk cost so much?
A: You get what you pay for, dairy farming isn’t cheap especially in today’s society. Between the feed, vet, supplies, and fuel you would be surprised at how little I actually make 🙃

Q: Do you like what you do?
A: Absolutely! Life is far too short to be working a job you hate.

Q: Do you do talks/presentations?
A: Absolutely not. I’m not a big talker in general so speaking to a crowd is my worst nightmare. I did enough of that in 4-H 😅

Q: Is your cows milk A2/A2?
A: Some of them are but most are A1/A2

Another Monday restock!
09/28/2026

Another Monday restock!

Milk milk milk! Hopeful those who need milk can get out and back safely with all this flooding. Stay safe everybody! 9.2...
09/24/2026

Milk milk milk! Hopeful those who need milk can get out and back safely with all this flooding.

Stay safe everybody!

9.24.26

I really stocked the fridge today! Dorothy joined the milking herd last week so I’m overflowing with milk once again 😅Yo...
09/21/2026

I really stocked the fridge today! Dorothy joined the milking herd last week so I’m overflowing with milk once again 😅

You’re probably asking “I thought Dorothy had her calf in February” and you would be correct!

I do things a little different on my farm, I don’t take the calves off their moms right after birth, I leave them be but milk out what the calf can’t eat within the first few months, after that the calf gets it all until weaning time.

I find that dam raised calves thrive better through their life, but of course, what works for me and my farm might not work for yours.

Also, don’t worry, she got tested to make sure her milk is good to go for human consumption 😊

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