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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.

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?