FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All the Answers to Your Questions
WHAT IS RAW MILK?
Raw milk has not gone through the process of pasteurization. Pasteurization is heat-treatment process that destroys pathogenic microorganisms in certain foods and beverages including milk.
IS RAW MILK LEGAL?
Yes! In Iowa the Bill for Raw Milk was passed and as of July 2023 people with cows can legally sell raw milk with some requirement and restrictions. For more information and guidelines about the bill please see attached resource:
https://www.calt.iastate.edu/article/iowa-law-now-allows-direct-consumer-sales-raw-milk
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WHAT DO YOUR DAIRY COWS EAT?
Our Dairy cows are grazed on a pasture lot and have access to free choice hay. During milking they eat corn and a mineral blend. Corn is conventional so we cannot guarantee that it is Non- GMO or is free from field chemical. This is a very small portion of their diets.
HOW DO I PURCHASE?
We have on farm pickup for all of products. You can contact us to schedule an appointment for pickup!
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We also have drop site locations in Davenport, Ankeny, Ames, and West Des Moines please inquire for more information!
WHAT BREED ARE YOUR DAIRY COWS?
JERSEYS
IS TENLEY FARMS FAMILY OWNED?
Yes!
IS TENLEY FARMS FRESH MILK A2A2?
We have not undergone testing for the A2 gene. Jersey cows are more likely to be carriers of the A2 gene. Statistically 70% of the breed are A2A2 cows.
OTHER RESOURCES
realmilk.com
getrawmilk.com
https://www.calt.iastate.edu/article/iowa-law-now-allows-direct-consumer-sales-raw-milk