“Be My Valentine,” exclaims Organic Pastures Dairy to both Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods in a recent Valentine’s Day themed campaign. The family is officially asking both organic retail stores to accept their New Vendor request and make them their Valentine’s Day partner! It is an exciting time because for the very first (1st) time in over 8 years, Whole Foods Market responded to their request with a counter proposal…
Read MoreWhy Safeway and Albertsons PROUDLY Sells Raw Milk Cheese
Safeway and Albertsons take charge for retail progress! Organic Pastures Raw Cheese has successfully launched through the entire Unites States of America (starting April 2018) with all Akin’s Natural Foods locations in the Mid-West. Several months later, one of the nation’s largest organic retail store chains, Sprouts Farmers Market, added the popular 8 oz Raw Shredded Cheese bag and Organic Pastures Raw Cheese 16 oz (1 lb) block in their egg/dairy section. Safeway and Albertsons made history for the raw milk movement by being the nation’s first “mainstream market” to proudly offer a TRULY Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese. See below for the region:
Read MoreOrganic Pastures's Cows Have Names To Match Their Personality

Here at Organic Pastures Dairy, we feel like each cow is like our person pet. It is only fitting since our family lives here on the farm! “Hey Miss Ada,” says Blaine McAfee (Herd Health Manager and one of the owners) pretty much each and every single time she spots Ada out on her daily walk around in the pasture. To be even more honest, Miss Ada is probably called Miss Ada-May-Roo-Girl (or something to that note) because Blaine is known for her #extra personalized names. Sound familiar? Do you have a pet named Pete, but you actually have about a dozen #extra names to go with his name? Why treat our herd like pets? It is just how we have always done things differently here on the farm. They are too cute not to love a little #extra!
Read MoreRAW Grass-Fed Butter, Cheese, & Cream are Some of the Best Foods to Eat on a KETO DIET
Grass-fed raw butter may be one of the healthiest dairy products on a ketogenic diet menu. Grass-fed raw butter is basically pure raw fat; it has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero grams of protein. As you can see, most of butters' fat is saturated. If you're on a ketogenic diet, you probably already know that saturated fat is healthy.
Read More5 Ways That Drinking RAW Milk Can Improve Your Health
Organic Pastures Dairy raw milk has been enjoyed since the beginning of humankind. The most commonly consumed raw milk types come from cows, sheep and goats. Organic Pastures’ raw dairy products are simply made from milk that is unprocessed, whole, and living, with all of its probiotic bacteria. NEVER pasteurized (heated), homogenized (crushed), or otherwise altered. 100% RAW (and tested for safety).
Below are 5 science-backed health benefits of Organic Pastures Dairy raw milk so you can decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Read MorePeople Are Going CRAZY For Organic Pastures RAW CHEESE
As orders come rolling in faster by the day, Organic Pastures doubles their production. It is in fact extremely exciting times for the family-owned business. As the word spreads throughout the US that this REAL-DEAL raw milk cheese is sold near them, the retail market reacts in a positive swing! More and more retail outlets are signing up to offer this NUTRIENT-DENSE superfood!
Read MoreBEHIND THE SCENES [VLOG] from the eyes of our favorite blogger
Over the Summer, one of our owners of Organic Pastures Dairy, Kaleigh, gave one of our favorite bloggers an exclusive look behind the scenes! They bonded over their love of food, family, and nutrition. Watch this great video and comment what you think!
Read MoreTASTE TEST with Essential Oil + Plain Whole Raw Kefir (LIVE VIDEO)
OP Whole Raw Kefir is deliciously smooth and very drinkable! Raw Kefir contains special prebiotics, which feeds and protects gut bacteria. In addition, our raw kefir is alive with fully active enzymes containing a biodiversity of probiotic bacteria a broad spectrum of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria, essential amino acids, OMEGA-3 fatty acids, metabolically available vitamins, immunoglobulins, minerals, and antioxidants. 100% ORGANIC. What would it taste like with DoTerra (ingestion types approved) essential oils?
Read MoreRaw Kefir now available throughout the USA
Organic Pastures Whole Raw Kefir is made by culturing our whole raw milk with 12 specialized bacteria colonies (in addition to the bio-diverse colonies of beneficial bacteria naturally found in our raw organic milk). NOW ANNOUNCING a partnership with leading Pet Food brand, Open Farm! Same great Raw Kefir product (as Organic Pastures Raw Kefir), but sold for pets in USA and Canada: Made with raw organic grass-fed dairy, our Kefir is a powerful probiotic meal topper that promotes healthy digestion.
Read MoreRaw Milk (Cheese) is Available Across the USA
In this video, Aaron McAfee (President of Organic Pastures) is interviewed by his sister, Kaleigh Lutz (VP of Marketing for Organic Pastures). They talk about the history of the famous TRULY RAW CHEDDAR CHEESE and Kaleigh goes behind the craft to show you (beginning to end) how Organic Pastures makes their raw cheddar cheese!
Read MoreWhy Pasture-Grazing (365 Day/Yr) is Better Than JUST Being Organic
Pasture grazing keeps the soil and ecosystem healthy. Soils are healthier where animals graze. Cows give the “gift” of fertilizer (no synthetic fertilizer needed!). Cows share their micro biome, which enriches soil, allowing it to be filled with awesome bacteria, fungi, and earthworms. Take a shovel full of our pasture soil and you will see all kinds of worms, root structure, and a thriving micro biome. Healthy soil grows healthy plants that the cows eat! This is the perfect symbiotic relationship between earth and animals.
Read MoreRAW MILK and Beyond
“We are bacterio-sapiens,” Mark McAfee speaks in a powerful Live Aware presentation on the interesting perspective on raw milk and the Earth’s biome. Raw milk is an essential food to the human diet, but why? Organic Pastures’ raw dairy products are simply that- products made from milk that is unprocessed, whole, and living, with all of its probiotic bacteria. NEVER pasteurized (heated), homogenized (crushed), or otherwise altered. We produce delicious world-class dairy products for you to enjoy.
Read MoreHow to Make a Raw Milk MOCHA Latte (with video)
In this video, Kaleigh (one of the family members of the Organic Pastures brand) shows you how to make a quick, delicious, and easy RAW MILK MOCHA LATTE. Mocha Latte literally translates to “chocolate milk coffee”. However, the order with which the ingredients are introduced to the cup are as follows… Espresso Coffee + Raw Milk + Cacao Powder/Syrup. For those who enjoy drinking a mocha latte, then do not hesitate to enjoy is with Organic Pastures RAW DAIRY! It will enhance your experience to new levels!
Read MoreHow to Make KETO Coffee (with video)
Some people don’t like the bitter taste of coffee and end up settling for a cup loaded with artificial flavors and sugars to mask the taste. RAW Butter coffee is a good alternative to the artificial cup of junk, with the added benefit of being incredibly healthy. It’s creamy and even somewhat sweet!
Read More10 TOP FAQ'S & WINTER FARM CHAT (Part II)
Do you want to learn more ways to live a healthier lifestyle? In this video, Kaleigh (one of the family members behind the Organic Pastures brand) shares with you her answers to your TOP 10 FAQ'S (frequently asked questions). She doesn't hold back and some of these questions may surprise you! If you have a new question, comment below and let us know!
Read More10 HEALTHY & GUT HAPPY HABITS/HACKS (part I)
Do you want to learn more ways to live a healthier lifestyle? In this video, Kaleigh (one of the family members behind the Organic Pastures brand) shares with you her TOP 10 Healthy & Gut Happy Habits and Hacks!
Read MoreHow to Make Raw Panna Cotta
Panna cotta is a classic Italian dessert which literary means “cooked cream.” This version is intensely rich, silky-smooth, and creamy with a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture. It is also incredibly easy to make. It has been said that if it takes you more than five minutes to put it together, you’re doing something wrong. If you simply warm the cream, then the mixture remains undamaged by heat and remains “raw” by nature.
Read MoreHow to Make QUICK + EASY Raw 7 Layer Dip (+ bonus footage making raw cheese)
In this video, Kaleigh (one of the family members of the Organic Pastures brand) shows you how to make her QUICK + EASY Raw 7 Layer Dip recipe! You will watch this video and run to the store to make your own raw 7 layer dip! Great to make ahead + keep in your refrigerator. Perfect for your upcoming parties and get-togethers, too! Organic Pastures’ raw dairy products are simply that products made from milk that is unprocessed, whole, and living, with all of its probiotic bacteria. NEVER pasteurized (heated), homogenized (crushed), or otherwise altered.
Read MoreRaw Traditional Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Frosting is a great way to transform any goodie or a cup of berries from basic or extraordinary! The traditional recipe calls for raw butter and whole raw milk. Organic Pastures Raw Butter is rich in heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, "X Factor ", proteins, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals. Traditional Raw Butter is made from cold-churned Heavy Raw Cream (with no coloring ever added). Organic Pastures Whole Raw Milk adds even more health benefits to this easy-to-make raw frosting! It is a MUST-TRY and all around crowd favorite!
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