![]() ![]() ![]() They have a Raw Milk for Retail Permit which allows the customer to pick up raw milk at the dairy. Their milk is featured at the farmers markets in Austin, Georgetown, and Houston. They have a facility which houses a four-stall milking parlor, a milk plant for low-temperature pasteurization and a Country Store (open most days but call to make sure) featuring their complete line of beef, pork and poultry items. The dairy herd (20 cows) consists of Jerseys and a few Holsteins that are all A2/A2 protein producers. All crops raised to feed livestock are non-GMO and pesticide-free. They are conservation minded in their farming efforts, and use no hormones or antibiotics used. The Richardson family has been involved in farming for several generations. See other places where you can find products from this farm.įacebook: Richardson Farms. They sell products at farmers markets and stores, and you can also purchase on the farm in Avon. They also offer face and body creams, lip cream, and soap. Fresh and frozen raw goat milk available, and fresh artisan goat cheese produced in their licensed cheese processing plant on their Hobby Farm plant 27-121. They raise Nubian, Saanen, Alpine, Boer, Toggenburg, Kiko and Oberhasli goats. They all have a barn for shelter with fresh running water at all times and a large pasture to roam on. They raise goats, chickens, and have two Great Pyrenees dogs to protect their herd of goats. Not a licensed organic farm but practice as if they are. They also feed molasses and natural supplements. A family run farm, with 20 acres in Avon, MN, and 80 acres in Bertha, MN, where they crop farm to feed their animals alfalfa. Theresa 32, Jerry- 32, email: web:, , Facebook: Eichers Hobby Farm. You should always go and see the process from any dairy that you choose for raw milk. If you are unsure, please do your research and then feel free to come and see how it's done. Our family has four generations of experience. ![]() The farmers both work full-time jobs.įarmer's statement: "We understand all aspects of healthy cows. If no answer, leave a message and then please be patient, or call back if you don't hear from them. To contact them, call (in this order.they work too) 57 or 31. Quantity discount available for cheesemaking or milk projects (with provided food-safe 5-gallon bucket).įarm is right off of Highway 67, behind Mineral Area College a couple of miles. ![]() Milk is sold in your supplied container (the farm does try to keep jars on hand for sale), then switched out (after thorough cleaning), then returned with your name on it.Ĭurrent prices are $7/gallon or $3.50/half-gallon for cow's milk. When they have surplus milk and by giving them ample warning, you may be able to indulge in adventures in making cheese, ice cream, butter, and/or yogurt. Or become a weekly/bi-weekly or monthly customer via subscription (preferred) for reserved milk. Thus they can also offer bulk quantities with appropriate containers and prior notice. The farm is a past commercial dairy with a commercial refrigerated tank. Most of the milk is A2/A2 and the farm is working toward 100% A2/A2. Cows are not given antibiotics or hormones. You may visit the farm to watch the process if you like. The milk is tested, double filtered (while milking and again for storage), and bottled/tank refrigerated immediately after milking. ![]()
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