The Small-Scale Dairy: The Complete Guide to Milk Production for the Home and Market
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1603585001 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Whether you have a one-cow home dairy, a fifty-goat operation, or are simply a curious consumer, The Small-Scale Dairy is an accessible and invaluable resource for achieving your goals.. A historical overview offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw milk lovers find themselves.Included are options for designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment, and understanding myriad processessuch as the use of low-temperature pasteurization where raw milk sales are prohibited. Whether for home use, direct sale to the consumer, or sale to an artisanal cheesemaker, high-quality raw milk is a delicate, desirable product. The Small-Scale Dairy includes everything you need to know in order to successfully produce nourishing, healthy, farm-fresh milk. Successful and sustainable production requires the producer to consider and tackle many details, ranging from animal care to microbiology to good hygienic practices–and, for those with commercial aspirations, business plans, market savvy, and knowledge of the regulations.Applicable to keepers of cows, goats, or sheep, The Small-Scale Dairy offers a holistic approach that explores the relationships between careful, conscientious management and the production of safe, healthy, and delicious milk
Launching such an operation may daunt, but, as Caldwell details, it’s far from an impossible challenge given the proper resources, knowledge, and pluck. Learning about these regulations and regional variances is critical to commercial viability. With burgeoning interest in locavorism, this book may prove to have a much larger audience than one might anticipate. Selecting, feeding, and sheltering dairy animals are complex processes to get actual milking underway. From Booklist Many an urban or suburban dweller has dreamed about producing milk that comes not from a bottle but from one’s own animal, be it cow, goat, or sheep. Local and national
Applying a holistic, organic management approach to the health of her goats comes naturally for Gianaclis: She was raised on an organic farm; her parents were chiropractors; and she pursued a career in nursing. She is the author of the award-winning Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking, as well as other books on cheesemaking and running a dairy. He
Mellonee J Grange said Great up-to-date dairying information. This book is a must have for anyone who is looking for detailed information on operating a smaller dairy operation. Gianaclis Caldwell has a gift for writing easy to read how-to's for those of us who are running a farmstead business or just dreaming of one. This is the perfect companion to her first book "The Farmstead Creamery Advisor". Nowhere else can you find such solid information, from real questions to assess if you are ready to . Best guide for small scale dairy planning and execution. Jennifer G. Rewis I have several of Ms Caldwell's books. As usual, she includes all the basics, and with her personal experience, carries you thru whatever level of planning for your small dairy, regardless of your choice of animals. If you're seriously considering any level of dairying, this is the book for you. From planning to execution, including data collection, forms and references, your success can be multiplied by using this guide.. The Authoritative Source to Starting You Own Dairy This book is an awesome reference for anyone looking to get into the dairy business! The author has literally covered ever topic you could think of and then some. This book is not an introductory title, it is a comprehensive guide to starting and running your own dairy. The book is easy to understand and follow and answers the questions you will encounter as you work towards starting your own dairy. I would highly recommend this book to