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The Raw Adventure

Hi there! Here you'll find all things raw milk, Jersey cows, farm life, and the simple joys of living on our grass-based Jersey dairy in Virginia.

I’m Kristen: wife to Ben, mama to five adventurous boys, and farmer-milker-cook-fill-in-wherever-needed on the farm. :)

Thanks for being here! I hope it inspires you in your life, home, and kitchen.

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What Makes Creambrook Raw Milk Stand Out

When you hear the phrase β€œraw milk," what comes to mind? 

 

- Is it the memory of the frothy milk pail at your grandparents' farm growing up?

- Is it the homesteader/influencer with her cow and mason jars that you follow on instagram?

- Is it fresh, wholesome, and lab tested raw milk from the farmer you trust? 

When you can access raw milk from a variety of sources and farms, what makes you choose one? Today I'm diving into what makes Creambrook Farm raw milk different so you can know us better and make that informed decision for you and your family. 

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10 Easy Ways to Enjoy Raw Milk

Not drinking enough raw milk? Here’s 10 ways to enjoy raw milk! This is how we drink several gallons of raw milk each week! 

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The First Little Milk House is open!

The first Creambrook Little Milk House is OPEN!! The Little Milk House is a concept to meet a big need for our members: convenient pick up hours in a great location. The first Little Milk House on Harris St. in Charlottesville is accessible 24 hrs a day, 6 days a week! It is the first prototype of its kind and we're super excited to launch it. 

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First Day of Spring Grazing!

This past Monday was almost like a holiday on the farm – the cows enjoyed their first day of grazing fresh pasture this year! March 9th is the earliest we've ever been able to begin grazing in the Spring. Here's how:

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Why We Farm

Originally, we were farming individually and wanted to farm together, so we got married. (Best decision ever).

We welcomed one son, and then another, and set off in search of our own piece of land to call home. We looked in Wisconsin and Missouri before settling in Virginia in 2017. We farmed to raise our boys around animals, hard work, and grit.

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New Year, New Moo

New Year, New Moo! 

We're excited to offer a limited-time promo to help you jump into the new year! We also have some exciting cost comparisons & benefits about Raw Milk to share how much Moooo your new year can have by taking advantage of this promo!

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Raw Milk: 10 Reasons to Enjoy in 2026

Let’s make 2026 your most nourished year yet!

Raw milk is an incredible health food with a multitude of benefits. A growing number of conscious consumers are learning about raw milk and how to source it from a trusted farm so they can enjoy all the goodness!

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