FAQ
We currently do not offer guided tours. However, we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our farm. Follow us on Instagram and subscribe to our mailing list for the latest updates and potential future tour offerings.
Our cream-top milk is available during our open hours through a cash-operated milk dispenser at $4/litre. Glass milk bottles are sold from the farm store (or you are welcome to bring your own).
If it's your first time using the milk dispenser, we're happy to show you the easy steps to get your milk.
A2 milk is often more digestible and comfortable to consume for those with dairy sensitivities. The main protein in milk, beta-case, has two variations: A1 and A2. A1 casein has been found to cause discomfort and various negative side effects in some people, so switching to A2 milk may be a way to safely enjoy dairy. All our cows have been genetically tested and verified to produce only A2 milk.
For a more detailed description of A2 milk see this article.
We do not offer butter or cream. However, our whole-fat, non-homogenized Guernsey milk features a beautiful layer of golden cream on top when left in the fridge. This can be skimmed off by hand for excellent table cream.
No, we cannot sell raw milk due to Canadian law. However, our whole-fat, cream-top, grass-fed Guernsey milk is gently low-temperature, small-batch pasteurized to maintain its fresh, wholesome goodness.
Yes, we are!
Organic farming is very important to us and affects every aspect of our operation from field work, grazing our cows, animal husbandry, to our processing practices and product quality.
Find our more about organic farming in Canada here.
Yes, our cows graze on our pastures from Spring until Fall. When the grass goes dormant and the fields become too wet, our cows enjoy their cozy warm barns and eat both hay and silage (fermented grass) from our own fields all winter long.
We chose Guernsey cows because of their gentle temperament and the superior quality of their milk. Guernsey milk is rich in flavor and golden in color due to its high cream and protein content, as well as above-average levels of beta-carotene. Additionally, Guernsey cows predominantly produce A2-A2 casein protein, which many people find easier to digest. All our cows are genetically tested to ensure they produce 100% A2-A2 milk.
The milk dispenser is available during our farm store hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10am-5pm. Feel free to visit us during these times to get fresh milk.
Our farm store carries our yogurt and milk. You can also find a selection of products we love from local companies, such as soap, tea, coffee, jams, and honey.
Additionally, our yogurt can be found at local retailers including The Community Farm Store, Country Grocer, Great Greens Market, Sweet Meadows Market, Lifestyle Markets (in Victoria), Urban Grocer (in Victoria), The Market on Yates and Millstream, Pomme Naturals (in Nanaimo), Naked Naturals (in Parksville and Qualicum Beach) and online at Cowichan Milk Company (cowichanmilk.ca) and the COW-OP (cow-op.ca).
We accept all major payment methods including Interac, Visa, MasterCard, and cash.
