I just stumbled upon a good series of blog posts on raw milk:
Raw Milk Benefits - #1 in Raw Milk Series | Kelly the Kitchen Kop Raw Milk Safety - #2 in Raw Milk Series | Kelly the Kitchen Kop Could there still be a pathogen in the milk that could make you sick?
Yes, there is always a chance. Just like you could get ill from eating any uncooked foods, like raw vegetables - or spinach, which was reported on the news not long ago. I have a much bigger chance of getting into a car accident, but I still ride in cars! Here is what I always say:
I’d rather take that small risk of getting ill from raw milk, for the 100% chance of getting all the amazing nutritional benefits every single time I drink it.
[I totally agree. Raw dairy is one of the tastiest ways to consume the hard-to-get vitamin K2. I've drunk it for years and haven't gotten sick from it once.]
Raw Milk Safety & Clean Farming Practices - #3 in Raw Milk Series, by Karen Lubbers | Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Guest post by Karen Lubbers of
Lubbers Family Farm, who became a farmer after her six-year-old daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer, in order to provide her with nutrient-dense foods. Her daughter is now a healthy adult.
She gives information on how to choose a cow share program.
Milk comes from cows, not beans - Karen Lubbers at the Deidre Currie Festival | Kelly the Kitchen Kop
Kelly's notes on Karen's talk at the Festival.