Goat's Milk

It seems like goat's milk is gaining popularity FINALLY! Today on Martha Stewart she had a "candy historian" demonstrating how to make caramels using goat's milk butter, honey, etc. They looked really good - guaranteed to pull out any loose fillings (unfortunately!). Also, in a lot of the magazines, I am seeing recipes calling either for goat's milk or goat's milk cheese. Maybe people are beginning to realize how good this is for you. Unfortunately, the government isn't. In order for us to sell our milk and cheese, we need to be a Grade A Licensed dairy, have a commercial kitchen, a $17,000 pastuerizer, and comply with about 30 pages of regulations. We looked into it but the start-up costs are astronomical! It would take forever for us to recoup our initial investment. In the state of Ohio, there are only 3 licensed Goat dairies - one near Oxford and the other two are up in the Cleveland area. Now, how sad is that!

I believe the only way goat farmers can sell their milk is through herd shares. BUT, here you are walking a very fine line. Ohio has been trying to outlaw herd shares, but hasn't had much success - so far the courts are ruling in the farmer's favor. I have to investigate herd shares further, it might be worthwhile doing.

Anyway, I saw the sun today!!! YEAH!