Raw Milk in Framingham
February 9th, 2010
Doug Stephan of Eastleigh Farm (used with permission)
According to their site, Eastleigh Farm has been okayed (again) to sell raw milk starting in March.
There are people who think it’s a good idea and those who think it’s a bad idea but what it comes down to is that it’s a choice people can make, just like people choose how well they want their burger done.
Personally I’m not a big milk drinker, but I do enjoy cheese made from raw milk and I know there are lots of people who prefer to drink raw milk. I think it would be great for Framingham to be known as a location where you can get raw milk and support a local farm. When I talk to people who don’t live in town they’re surprised when I tell them we have actual farms here - they think Framingham is just crime and shopping.
I had the pleasure of talking with Doug Stephan a few weeks ago and he said the milk will start off being available as milk shares and then in a few months most likely be available by the bottle and then move onto cheese, yogurt and ice cream as well.
Everything you’d want to know about this, like why people want to drink raw milk, and more about the farm can be found on their website: http://www.eastleighfarm.com
I think I’d be kind of “grossed out” by drinking raw milk, but I fully agree that Doug Stephan should have the right to sell raw milk at his Eastleigh Farm. Incidentally, Doug Stephan has a national radio show he does from here although I don’t think it’s heard in our area. A couple of years ago, I was driving along Interstate 44 in Missouri listening to Doug Stephan on my car radio talking about what he did that weekend on his farm in Framingham!
Comment by Rev. Bob Baril — February 9, 2010 @ 9:16 pm
This is fabulous! The Constitution is supposed to protect us from overzealous government; I don’t doubt this victory may be short lived, but until the next curve ball, bottoms up!
Comment by Jeannetta — February 11, 2010 @ 2:34 am
Excellent!
I have been following this story for a while. I am very happy that Eastleigh will be allowed to sell their milk. By all accounts, raw milk is safer than many other foods, including shellfish and luncheon meats.
Let the people decide.
Comment by Alex Lewin — February 11, 2010 @ 4:08 pm
I grew up in a very remote village in Guatemala, Im one of nine kids, my mother took us every morning (5:00) to the farm so we could drink raw milk. It’s the BEST milk ever. We used to make fun of our milk mustaches. Good times!!!!!!
Comment by cory — July 25, 2010 @ 6:49 pm