Keeping A Family Cow By Joann S. Grohman

Keeping a Family Cow by Joann S. Grohman The cow is the most productive, efficient creature on earth. She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness, and even turn a profit for homesteaders and small farmers who seek to offer her bounty to the local market or neighbourhood. She will provide rich manure for your garden or land, and will enrich the quality of your life as you benefit from the resources of the natural world. Quite simply, the family that keeps a cow is a healthy family. Originally published in the early 1970s as The Cow Economy and reprinted many times over, Keeping a Family Cow has launched thousands of holistic small-scale dairy farmers and families raising healthy cows in accordance with their true nature. The book offers answers to frequently asked questions like, ‘Should I get a cow?’ and ‘How Much Space do I need?’ in addition to extensive information on Now revised and updated to incorporate new information on the raw milk debate, the conversation about A1 vs. A2 milk, fully grassfed dairies, more practical advice for everyday chores, and updated procedures for cow emergencies. Features The Complete Guide for Home-Scale, Holistic Dairy Producers Keeping a Family Cow not only has stood the test of time, but it remains the go-to inspirational manual for raising a family milk cow Learn the importance of caring for a cow & the benefits of having one! Includes information details on calving and breeding Treating cow illnesses Making butter, yogurt, and cheese! Fencing & Pasture management And much more! Specifications Audience: General Format: Paperback Language: English Number Of Pages: 296 Published: 30th September 2013 Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.3  x 2.6 Weight (kg): 0.48 Edition Number: 3 (ISBN9781603584784)