Organic Pastures Dairy Company
Friday, September 14th, 2007Hi,
I hope everything is going well today.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of visiting Organic Pastures, a raw dairy farm located in Central California.
Interesting Factoids:
Organic Pastures is the number one raw dairy farm in the United States. Because of this, they are under much scrutiny from the federal government. In fact, as I drove into Organic Pastures I was first greeted by two FDA officials that were there to inspect the facilities.
No worries though, Mark McAfee, CEO of Organic Pastures, and his talented staff run a very efficient operation.
Note: For those of you who aren’t aware, raw milk is illegal in most states in the United States. California is one of the few states that allow raw milk to be sold in grocery stores.
Mark McAfee & Me
The Tour:
Organic Pastures is unlike the commercial dairy farms in his surrounding community. The cows are not confined to tight quarters; they live and graze on 400 grass filled acres. And yes, the land is certified organic.
We walked through the creamery, the kefir room, the cold storage rooms, the cheese room, the shipping department, and the sales office. In other words, I was taken on a tour of the entire operations and facilities, they have nothing to hide. It was fascinating to see how much effort and care goes into each bottle of raw milk and colostrum.
Next, Mark drove me around the entire farm, explaining all the details of the day to day operations as well as his mission to enrich the lives of his consumers through education, awareness, and whole foods nutrition.
I am extremely impressed with Organic Pastures and have developed a deeper appreciation for the raw dairy products they provide. I feel very fortunate that I am able to drive to my local Whole Foods or Mother’s Market and purchase this amazing product.
Many thanks go out to Mark McAfee and the staff of Organic Pastures. Keep up the great work!
For more information on raw milk and Organic Pastures Dairy, visit their website at www.organicpastures.com.
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Talk soon,
Alexander Morentin, CES
Health & Fitness Consultant
YWCA North Orange County
Owner, My Fit Life
www.fitness-for-women.net
