Course Information
Please Note, this is one of the masterclasses included in The Milkmaid Society monthly membership. As registration only opens once per season, and you may be in the market for a milk cow between these times, I have made this masterclass available for purchase separately as well. Please note that this course varies slightly from the one available in the milkmaid society. As I hire other milkmaids to help me create content for the milkmaid society, I have removed some of the content from this course that was created by other milkmaids. For example, the version in the milkmaid society also includes a section on machine milking a cow created by my friend Deanna.
My husband, Zach, a lifetime dairy cow lover, instigated my crash course in to milkmaid life, when one spring afternoon I came home to find myself the proud new owner of a Holstein cull cow.
My milk cow journey has had many bumps along the road. There is so much to learn, so much to know, and finding the information can often seem confusing.
This masterclass will take you through the ins and outs of deciding if a cow is the right choice for your homestead, how to buy a milk cow and how to prepare and set up for a milk cow when you bring her home. You may have so many questions about choosing a milk cow or maybe you don’t even know what questions you need to ask yet! This masterclass has been built with all of this in mind!
What We Will Cover In This Masterclass
✔️ Our story of why we chose milk cows for our homestead, and why we think they are a great choice!
✔️ Dairy cow breeds to consider for your homestead
✔️ How to buy a dairy cow
✔️ How to set up your homestead for a dairy cow
✔️ How to hand milk a cow
Contributors
Robyn Jackson
Cheese From Scratch
Hi, there! I am a Mom to three sweet children, a Rancher, a Homesteader and a Milkmaid. I have been milking a cow and making cheese in my kitchen since 2014. Homestead cheesemaking is something that is dear to my heart. 200 years ago your mother, grandmother, or aunt may have taught you to make cheese; these days it is pretty rare to actually know someone in person who makes cheese. I teach homesteaders how to turn their milk into cheese, and as a life long learner, I am always seeking to listen and learn from other people perspectives and experiences. I am very passionate about traditional skills, homegrown food, and living a slower, more intentional life.