Got raw milk? We do!

Our cows are never fed any grain. This sets us apart from all other raw milk dairies in Colorado and goes beyond organic requirements!

Grass-fed Is Best!
Recent studies demonstrate that raw milk from cows that graze exclusively on grass and forages produce milk that has superior nutritional value to milk from cows that have been fed grain. The omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are in proper balance and the content of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is five times higher than in milk from grain-fed cows. CLA has been shown to be a potent defense against cancer.

Benefits of Raw Milk

Activator X, discovered by Weston Price, is a fat-soluble nutrient that is a potent catalyst to mineral absorption. It is found in milk from cows grazing on actively growing forages.

Whole Milk
Glycosphingolipids are found in whole raw milk. These fats protect against gastrointestinal infections. Children who drink skim milk, minus the glycosphingolipids, have diarrhea rates 3 to 5 times greater than those who drink whole raw milk.

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Testing
All dairy cows are tested for brucellosis and tuberculosis. However, Colorado is free from these diseases. Every month, we test our milk for cleanliness and pathogenic E. coli and salmonella.

Larga Vista Ranch Cow Share Program
One share in our Jersey dairy herd will entitle the shareholder to one gallon of milk per week. The price per share is $40. Shareholders may buy as many shares as they like, each share being a one-time purchase. These shares may be sold back at any time. A monthly boarding fee of $34 per share provides for the maintenance of the herd and the handling of the milk. We will present each shareholder with a series of documents that serve as the legal contract between you and Larga Vista Ranch. The documents you will receive are as follows:

Bill of Sale: This is the legal document reflecting your ownership of shares in the herd.

Boarding Contract: This document is a binding agreement between Larga Vista Ranch and shareholders outlining the ranch’s responsibility to provide a steady and safe supply of milk, and the shareholders’ commitment to making monthly boarding payments.

Herd Health Program: We have established a soil, plant, and animal health-monitoring program to ensure adequate nutrient intake and balance. This builds a level of nutrition that strengthens animal immunity and prevents pathogen problems.

Milk-handling Standards: This detailed document defines the standards for the dairy facilities and the milking and milk-handling procedures. It guarantees a management program that meets or exceeds Grade A Dairy Standards.

To further understand why raw milk should be in your diet, visit:
raw-milk-facts.com
The Weston A. Price Foundation
A Campaign for Real Milk
Raw Milk Association of Colorado

“The quality of the raw milk we get from Larga Vista Ranch is superb. It is truly enjoyed by our family, including our youngest member–our infant daughter. She was two months old when we put her on raw cow's milk with minimal added supplements; after six children we believe this is the next best thing to breast milk.”
–Gina Biolchini, Colorado Springs, CO

“I always inform my patients that 'if you want to be healthy you need to remove processed foods from your diet.' One of the most common processed food groups in the American diet is pasteurized dairy products, which includes milk, cheese, ice cream, cottage cheese, sour cream, yoghurt, and whipping cream. The evidence for pasteurized dairy products being toxic for human consumption has support from decades of significant scientific documentation. Do not be misled by contemporary 'health authorities' that say pasteurized dairy products are safe for human consumption. Raw milk has a multitude of health benefits which include healthy bones, skin, digestion, immune function, and normalization of weight. The facts are clear that only unpasteurized raw milk and related unpasteurized dairy products are safe for human consumption.”
–Dr. Mark Cooper, ND, LAc, Colorado Springs, CO