Raw Milk: Easily and Safely

Monday, June 16
10 a.m.-Noon

Location

2625 Iowa Hwy 1 SW*
Iowa City, IA 52240

Host

Susan Young, Lucky Star Farm

Susan and Rich Young own Lucky Star Farm, a 20-acre farm on the outskirts of Iowa City, Iowa. In 2011, Susan and Rich moved to the farm and began developing enterprises that would produce food for the community and extra income for the family. Since Iowa passed a law permitting raw milk, Susan has been selling raw goats’ milk directly to consumers.

Come learn about Susan’s milking routine that keeps cleanliness and safety at the forefront. She’ll walk through procedures to manage health and hygiene on her farm, including goat prep and techniques to quickly chill the milk. She’ll also discuss cleaning and sanitizing equipment and how to test samples in her affordable on-farm lab. Whether you plan to milk by hand or with a machine, or if you want one animal or many, Susan’s approachable methods will help you safely produce raw milk.

Meal

Lunch will follow the field day.

See & Discuss

Iowa’s raw milk law
Assembling an on-farm lab
A daily milking routine

Location Note

*The address printed in the field day guide (Iowa Route 1 SW) is incorrect. Use 2625 Hwy 1 SW to reach the correct location on Google maps.

Farm Info

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Sponsor

American National Insurance

Raw Milk: Easily and Safely