Thanks for sharing this rundown of the history. I’m very disappointed to learn of Nader’s part in this in particular. In my youth, I was an activist in the PIRGs, which he helped found. I even had dinner with the man when he met and dined with a group of us student leaders. But I guess I have to thank him now for my difficulties in tracking down raw milk.
Yes, history is interesting.... What fascinates me the most is the deception and propaganda that led to all of this. I'm certainly not absolving Nadar from his/his organization's responsibility in any of this AND, I think it's important to look at the full context.
It's a terrible tragedy that they got it banned. How many generations until we can reclaim access to this simple and important food?
That's a very good question. I'm very lucky to have access to it via small, independent farmers, and in my state, we can buy it from them directly. Here's where I buy raw goat milk: https://www.brunettegardens.com/p/a-trip-to-grand-army-farm
When the goats are dry, and to diversify my intake, I also purchase raw cow's milk directly from a farmer who lives 2 1/2 hours away and drives to the city to deliver to me and other customers. I believe (hope?) we will see more of this in the future, but closer to home. I agree w/ your local argument.
Goat milk is the most consumed in the world for a reason! Dairy goats are relatively easy keepers. I've kept a small herd of Nubians for years and they provide milk, cheese and manure for the garden, turning invasive weeds into food. Secure fencing and hay storage are the main considerations. Love my raw goat milk!
We drive to PA a few times a year and bring back raw jersey milk, butter and cheese. It does obviously have to be frozen but it's good stuff and CDN customs agents could care less.
But not easy for the average folk, we just put our health first.
I love the FDA equating raw milk with Russian Roulette. Does anyone take them seriously anymore?
Great writing of a very interesting story. I’ll convey a story of growing up on an Iowa 200 acre well diversified farm. If it’s too long just round file it. We hand milked 7 cows which were pasture fed except for our own alfalfa and timothy hay. We were graded a B dairy producer due the fact we didn’t have all the accompanying accouterments that we needed to get the A rating. We cooled our milk cans in a galvanized tank with very cold well water until the milkman would pick it up the following morning on his daily route. I milked cows at an age of 4 and loved fresh milk and thoroughly enjoyed squirting milk at the barn cats. when I was 6. I went to school, I was appalled at the taste of I called “town milk.”After coming home my first day, I told my parents “I would not drink it.” I have never been a milk drinker since.
Thanks for sharing this rundown of the history. I’m very disappointed to learn of Nader’s part in this in particular. In my youth, I was an activist in the PIRGs, which he helped found. I even had dinner with the man when he met and dined with a group of us student leaders. But I guess I have to thank him now for my difficulties in tracking down raw milk.
Yes, history is interesting.... What fascinates me the most is the deception and propaganda that led to all of this. I'm certainly not absolving Nadar from his/his organization's responsibility in any of this AND, I think it's important to look at the full context.
It's a terrible tragedy that they got it banned. How many generations until we can reclaim access to this simple and important food?
That's a very good question. I'm very lucky to have access to it via small, independent farmers, and in my state, we can buy it from them directly. Here's where I buy raw goat milk: https://www.brunettegardens.com/p/a-trip-to-grand-army-farm
When the goats are dry, and to diversify my intake, I also purchase raw cow's milk directly from a farmer who lives 2 1/2 hours away and drives to the city to deliver to me and other customers. I believe (hope?) we will see more of this in the future, but closer to home. I agree w/ your local argument.
Goat milk is the most consumed in the world for a reason! Dairy goats are relatively easy keepers. I've kept a small herd of Nubians for years and they provide milk, cheese and manure for the garden, turning invasive weeds into food. Secure fencing and hay storage are the main considerations. Love my raw goat milk!
We drive to PA a few times a year and bring back raw jersey milk, butter and cheese. It does obviously have to be frozen but it's good stuff and CDN customs agents could care less.
But not easy for the average folk, we just put our health first.
I love the FDA equating raw milk with Russian Roulette. Does anyone take them seriously anymore?
Great writing of a very interesting story. I’ll convey a story of growing up on an Iowa 200 acre well diversified farm. If it’s too long just round file it. We hand milked 7 cows which were pasture fed except for our own alfalfa and timothy hay. We were graded a B dairy producer due the fact we didn’t have all the accompanying accouterments that we needed to get the A rating. We cooled our milk cans in a galvanized tank with very cold well water until the milkman would pick it up the following morning on his daily route. I milked cows at an age of 4 and loved fresh milk and thoroughly enjoyed squirting milk at the barn cats. when I was 6. I went to school, I was appalled at the taste of I called “town milk.”After coming home my first day, I told my parents “I would not drink it.” I have never been a milk drinker since.