Raw Milk Frequently Asked Questions

What is raw goat milk?

Raw goat milk is just what it sounds like. The milk is going straight from the goat, into our milking machine, where it is filtered into a glass jug. We then immediately get the milk into a blast chilling system, that cools the milk to 38 degrees or lower within the first hour. The cooling process is a very important part of providing a safe product. Each goat is milked into their own glass jug. This gives us the opportunity to visually inspect the milk to meet our standards even after the pre milking strip test.

Why does the label say “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION”?

In the state of North Carolina it is not legal to sell raw milk for human consumption.

It is legal to sell raw milk as a pet treat as long as the product is registered with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer services. To get this approval, you must follow a list of guidelines they provide for your label. One of them being the “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION” which has to be 1/2 inch in size.

Is raw milk safe to drink?

We do not sell our milk for human consumption (it is not legal to sell raw milk for human consumption in the state of North Carolina).

We consume the milk without pasteurizing it. We highly recommend doing your own research when it comes to raw milk. Not all raw milk is the same. When we are milking our goats we follow the same protocol every time, no matter if the milk is being pasteurized for cheese or being bottled raw. There is a lot of information online about the benefits and risks of raw milk.

That being said, what you do with it when you get home is up to you.

How long does raw milk last in the fridge?

It all depends on how you handle it. If it is handled correctly, it should last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. After we blast chill our milk, it goes straight into the fridge until it is timed to be bottled. We recommend after purchase to take the milk straight home and refrigerate it.

What do your goats eat?

Our goats have grazing access to 10 plus acres 24/7. They are also given alfalfa pellets, and alfalfa hay, loose minerals, and clean water daily. In the winter when the pasture is dormant, we add high quality organic grain to their diet to keep them healthy. This is all apart of producing a high quality product.