We put on our boots and headed over to Creamline Farms to say hello to the dairy cows and the wonderful farmers who bring their fresh milk to Andy’s Market each week!
At this family farm just a few miles from Andy’s, their small herd of Jersey Cows are milked twice a day – rain or shine!
With 365 days of pasture-access and a special diet put together by a cow nutritionist, these cows sure do eat well!
And, trust us, you can taste it in their farm fresh dairy products!
This local dairy farm supports more than one locally owned business with their milk – the sole suppliers of dairy products to Umapine Creamery and Walla Walla Cheese Co, this small operation allows these artisan cheesemakers to handcraft incredible local cheeses right here in the Walla Walla Valley!
From cultured butter and heavy cream to every kind of cheese you could dream of, the milk from these dairy cows gets turned into an incredible variety of amazing products that you can find right here at Andy’s all year ’round!
Erica, owner and operator of Creamline Farms, was born and raised in Milton Freewater where their dairy farm is located and there is nothing she loves more than keeping their cows happy!
“Our cows are like family. They are like my kids,” she says. “The quality of life for our cows is the most important thing. Our cows are happy cows. My ultimate goal is to have healthy and happy animals.”
Erica can recognize every dairy cow they have on their farm!
She says that the most unique thing about a cow is their “hair-do” – atop the head of every cow is a wonderful fluff of hair that is unique to them!
Dairy farming is truly hard work – demanding, relentless, and stressful work, Erica says, “I do this because I love the cows. They are just the coolest beings.”
Next time you are in the milk aisle at Andy’s, we encourage you to give this local milk a try – trust us, you’ll enjoy every sip!
