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17.4900 2027-01-07 70 In Stock
customer review - by , October 10, 2025
5/ 5stars
Good infomation
customer review - by , August 8, 2024
5/ 5stars
Great book for those thinking of getting a family milk cow.
customer review - by , August 8, 2024
5/ 5stars
Easy to comprehend and very factual to the point.
customer review - by , June 6, 2024
4/ 5stars
Bought it as a gift. Of course I looked it over first. Seems to cover a lot of information for the size.
customer review - by , June 6, 2024
4/ 5stars
Bought it as a gift. Of course I looked it over first. Seems to cover a lot of information for the size.
customer review - by , June 6, 2023
4/ 5stars
Informative for 1st time cow owners
customer review - by , June 6, 2023
4/ 5stars
Good book lots of knowledge written a little different then my reading style but still good
customer review - by , March 3, 2023
5/ 5stars
Excited to dive into dairy cows.
customer review - by , February 2, 2023
5/ 5stars
It was a gift for a friend that is hoping to have a cow one day. They are enjoying the book
customer review - by , November 11, 2022
5/ 5stars
Many have suggested having this book on your homestead bookshelf, and I'd have to agree.
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The cow is the most productive, efficient creature on Earth. She will give you fresh milk, cream, butter, and cheese, build human health and happiness, and even turn a profit for homesteaders and small farmers who seek to offer her bounty to the local market or neighborhood. She will provide rich manure for your garden or land, and will enrich the quality of your life as you benefit from the resources of the natural world. Quite simply, the family that keeps a cow is a healthy family. Originally published in the early 1970s as "The Cow Economy" and reprinted many times over, "Keeping a Family Cow" has launched thousands of holistic small-scale dairy farmers and families raising healthy cows in accordance with their true nature. The book offers answers to frequently asked questions like, "Should I get a cow?" and "How much space do I need?" in addition to extensive information on:
  • The health benefits of untreated milk
  • How to milk a cow effectively and with ease
  • Choosing your dairy breed
  • Drying off your cow
  • Details on calving and breeding
  • The importance of hay quality and how to properly feed your cow
  • Fencing and pasture management
  • Housing, water systems, and other supplies
  • Treating milk fever and other diseases and disorders
  • Making butter, yogurt, and cheese, and, of course…
  • … Everything else the conventional dairy industry doesn't tell us!

Now revised and updated to incorporate new information on the raw milk debate, the conversation about A1 vs. A2 milk, fully grass-fed dairies, more practical advice for everyday chores, and updated procedures for cow emergencies. Keeping a Family Cow has not only stood the test of time, it still remains the go-to inspirational manual for raising a family milk cow nearly 40 years after its first publication. Joann Grohman has a lifetime of practical experience that has been bound into this one volume and presented in the spirit of fun and learning.

  • Country of origin: United States of America
  • Package code: BK538
  • Shipping weight: 1 lb
  • Size: 1 book
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By Paul Johnson
Date: October 31, 2025
Good infomation
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Franque
Date: August 14, 2024
Great book for those thinking of getting a family milk cow.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Rachel H
Date: August 03, 2024
Easy to comprehend and very factual to the point.
Rating: 5 stars [5 of 5 Stars!]
By Carol Gouveia
Date: June 09, 2024
Bought it as a gift. Of course I looked it over first. Seems to cover a lot of information for the size.
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Carol Gouveia
Date: June 09, 2024
Bought it as a gift. Of course I looked it over first. Seems to cover a lot of information for the size.
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
By Azure customer
Date: June 22, 2023
Informative for 1st time cow owners
Rating: 4 stars [4 of 5 Stars!]
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