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?