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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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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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Meet Butter, the Calf

We had been watching the cows and the weather forecast, and on Sunday night the temps were in the single digits when Blossom went into labor in the corral with fluffy corn fodder bedding. We checked often and after an hour, a baby heifer was born.

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Answering Your Most-Asked Questions

If you recently found us, welcome to the farm! We are delighted to serve you across Virginia. I thought it would be fun to share some frequently asked questions, as you may have wondered some of these yourself. These questions are organized into three categories: The Farm, The Cows, and The Herd Share.

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So God Made a Farmer

Ben and I risked everything when we started Creambrook, and it takes heart and grit every day to be farmers.

 

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Cozy Heifers in the Calf Barn

I got these cute photos of our heifers on Monday while the snow was blowing. They are cozy and comfortable in the calf barn.

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Find Us on the Map β€” Enjoy Raw Milk!

We have welcomed a bunch of baby calves to the farm this December. And with new baby calves comes an abundance of delicious, wholesome raw milk! 

It's a great time to start a herd share with Creambrook. 

Now you can experience the simple joy of raw milk every day.

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