Blog - Twisted Ash Farm & Dairy

🌿 How We Produce Safe, Low-Bacteria Raw Milk — Without Losing the Good Stuff

We know safety matters—especially when you're feeding children. That's why at Twisted Ash Farm, we follow highly disciplined, science-backed protocols to ensure our milk is clean, safe, and always fresh. But just as important to us is preserving the natural benefits that make raw milk so nourishing and unique. We model our practices after the Raw Milk Institute (RAWMI) standards, which are designed to produce raw milk with extremely low risk and consistently low bacterial counts—while keeping the living nutrition raw milk is famous for.

Why "Visibly Clean" Isn't Enough: The Hidden Danger of Biofilm in Raw Milk

Why "Visibly Clean" Isn't Enough: The Hidden Danger of Biofilm in Raw Milk Raw milk is an inherently safe and nutritious product when handled properly, but there’s a hidden risk that many people don’t know about: biofilm. It’s invisible, sneaky, and can harbor harmful bacteria—yet it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern. At Twisted Ash Farm, we use simple, cost-effective tools to detect biofilm and ensure that our milk remains clean and safe. In our latest blog post, we dive into what biofilm is, why it’s important to detect it, and how we keep our raw milk up to the highest safety standards. Whether you’re new to raw milk or a longtime fan, this post will help you understand why detection is key to enjoying raw milk with confidence. Check it out to learn more!

RAWMI vs Grade A PMO State Inpected

Low Risk or High Risk Raw Milk - You get to choose At Twisted Ash Farm & Dairy we follow the RAWMI Standards for producing Low Risk Raw Milk. We also test daily before its sold in our on farm lab. I wanted to take some time to offer some of my knowledge on GRADE A, AKA, PMO/State Inspected standards (high risk) compared to what RAWMI standards (Low Risk) are. Grade A/PMO/State Inspected milk is produced with the intention to pasteurize the milk and kill bacteria and pathogens. It's sometimes being offered and sold as raw milk before its pasteurized which can be a high risk that leads to problems since milk produced under the Grade A standards does not produce low risk raw milk. RAWMI or Raw Milk Institute has helped lead the raw milk community with proven standards that produce low risk raw milk.

Fresh Clean Grass Fed Raw Milk - Our Process

Why $30/Gallon for Raw Milk? The True Cost of a Small, Sustainable Dairy

Why $30/Gallon for Raw Milk? The True Cost of a Small, Sustainable Dairy We get it—$30 a gallon for milk sounds high at first glance. But when you're running a tiny, truly local and sustainable dairy with only 2 to 4 cows, that price isn’t about profit margins and luxury—it’s about survival. It’s about creating a life that works for both the farmer and the animals, and keeping this kind of farming possible in a world where most dairies run thousands of cows. Let’s break it down: what does it actually cost to run a micro-dairy?