| Description |
xi, 212 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206) and index. |
| Contents |
The big picture of the small dairy -- The philosophy, science, and art of the small dairy -- Designing and furbishing the model dairy -- Moving beyond the bottle -- Afterword: raw milk and food rights. |
| Summary |
Caldwell offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw-milk lovers find themselves. Keepers of cows, goats, or sheep will benefit from information on designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment, and understanding myriad processes, including details about the business of making milk; managing the farm to create superior milk; understanding the microbiology of milk; and risk-reduction plans to have in place prior to selling raw milk. |
| Subject |
Dairy farming -- Vocational guidance.
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Dairying -- Vocational guidance.
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Farms, Small -- Management.
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Dairy farms -- Management.
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Dairy products -- Marketing.
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| ISBN |
9781603585002 (pbk.) |
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1603585001 (pbk.) |
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9781603585019 (ebook) |
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160358501X (ebook) |
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9781603585491 (pbk.) |
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1603585494 (pbk.) |
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9781603585507 (ebook) |
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