Frequently Asked Questions
I live in Colorado Springs / Monument / Castle Rock. How do I get milk from you?
Milk is brought weekly to two locations for shareholders to pick up. One is just south of downtown Colorado Springs, and the other is in Black Forest.
What makes your milk superior to other options?
Pasture for nine months a year! Without irrigation, we would only be able to graze native grass during the few months of the year when there is sufficient rainfall, after which hay would be fed. Because of our irrigation water, however, we are able to grow lush mixed-grass and alfalfa pastures for an average of 9 months of the year for the cows to graze! The rapidly growing green grass is what Dr. Weston Price found to impart the highest level of nutrients in milk. Our irrigated grass makes all the difference!
How do I sign up to get raw milk?
You must attend a dairy tour to see our facilities and meet the cows as well as to sign the cow-share paperwork for the State of Colorado and pay for your share. Please check the date of the next tour below and sign up for the next tour by clicking here. Please bring a check or cash with you in case you decide to purchase a share.
Where do I pick up my hog?
You may pick up your hog at the farm or have it brought to the Colorado Springs meeting place. We are not able to do home delivery.
What is used to cure the bacon and ham? Does your sausage contain MSG, nitrites, or gluten?
Our butcher uses a no-nitrite cure, which is Redmond Real Salt, a small amount of brown sugar, and garlic powder. After soaking in the brine, the ham and bacon are hickory-smoked in a controlled smokehouse. Our sausages are free of MSG, nitrites, and gluten.
What organs can I get with my hog? Can I get the hooves?
Currently, the USDA inspector at our butcher allows liver and heart, but hooves are considered unclean and cannot be obtained. You may also have the fat.