Dairy and Cheese
Milk: Raw and organic milk is available directly from several New Hampshire dairy farms. Huckins Farm in New Hampton sells raw milk, heavy cream, yogurt, cheese and kefir from their own herd of Guernsey cows. Brookford Farm in Canterbury also sells raw milk and other dairy products. Here’s info on their milk from their website:
"Brookford Farm milk is famous because of its rich flavor and nutrient-dense qualities. Our cows are raised on perennial pastures of clover and diversified grasses and herbs, which increase the natural health benefits of our milk and add to its flavor. Milk that comes from 100% grass-fed cows is much higher in Omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), vitamins A and E, and beta carotene, which gives our cheeses and butter a deep yellow color, especially in summer when they are eating fresh grass instead of hay. Our milk is also raw, meaning that it’s never pasteurized. Pasteurization is a process that heats the milk to kill potentially harmful pathogens. We believe that raw milk is better because it contains naturally occurring beneficial probiotic microorganisms and enzymes that are killed by pasteurization. Some people who are lactose sensitive are able to drink milk in its raw state, thanks to its probiotic nature. Our milk has gained recognition across the state. In 2010, we were awarded “Best Milk” by New Hampshire Magazine, and in 2014 we were voted "Best Microdairy". In part, this is due to the fact that we keep many cows with high butterfat percentages. The typical black and white Holsteins found at most dairy farms produce milk that is much lower in butterfat than that of Jersey and Guernsey cows. And we all know, fat equals flavor! We also now know that fats are not the enemy, especially not the fats found in milk from 100% grass-fed cows. Over the years, we’ve received countless customer testimonials regarding the superior flavor and health benefits that people have enjoyed by using our milk. Brookford Farm milk – it’s more delicious, better for you, better for the cows, and better for the environment. You can also rest assured that our dairy is fully licensed by the health department and that we meet or exceed rigorous safety standards in regular tests."
Artisan Cheeses: Robie Farm in Piermont produces Piermont, Toma, Smoked Toma, and Gruyere from their own cows’ milk. (They also sell raw milk and cream!) Brookford Farm also offers farmstead cheeses, including Gouda, Brie, Camembert, cheese curds, Feta, Mozzarella, Queso Fresco, Blue, Quark, and several raw cheeses. If you’d like to purchase cheese made from sheep’s milk, check Blackeyed Susan’s Sheep Farm’s website to see where to find their Feta, Tome d’Arles, Manchego and cream cheese (they also make sheep’s milk gelato!). Abbot Hill Creamery in Wilton has a mouthwatering variety of cheeses for sale. Boggy Meadow Farm in Walpole produces their “Boggy Meadow Baby Swiss” from a traditional recipe. The New Hampshire Cheesemakers’ Guild is a great source of info on several other local cheese producers.
Other Dairy Products: Some farms produce yogurt, butter, and puddings, with Cabot butter being a notable product from New Hampshire milk. Echo Farm in Hinsdale makes several flavors of pudding from their own cows’ milk.