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The small scale dairy : the complete guide to milk production for the home and market
Title:
The small scale dairy : the complete guide to milk production for the home and market
ISBN:
9781603585002

9781603585491
Physical Description:
xi, 212 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Contents:
The big picture of the small dairy -- The philosophy, science, and art of the small dairy -- Designing and furbishing the model dairy -- Moving beyond the bottle -- Afterword: raw milk and food rights.
Summary:
Caldwell offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw-milk lovers find themselves. Keepers of cows, goats, or sheep will benefit from information on designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment, and understanding myriad processes, including details about the business of making milk; managing the farm to create superior milk; understanding the microbiology of milk; and risk-reduction plans to have in place prior to selling raw milk.