Episode 15

Killing Something You Love: You Will Never Know How Hard It Is

Life and death are two inevitable aspects of the natural cycle.

In this episode, we initially mentioned the sale of a few cows for beef, but it turned out to be an emotional farewell message.

Small dairy farmers often raise their animals from birth, nurturing them until they give birth to their own calves.

Saying goodbye to an animal that has been a part of their lives for years is a difficult task, and choosing which ones will live and which ones will be sold is a heart-wrenching decision. We empathize with Carol's pain as she makes these tough choices.

We hope that you can appreciate the sacrifices made by small dairy farmers like Carol to provide food for your tables.

WEBSITE: Prairies Edge Dairy

About the Podcast

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The Small Dairy Podcast
Learn about the life on a small, raw-milk dairy. If you want to make dairy products at home? We want to help teach you.

About your host

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Carol Radtke

Podcaster, mother, wife, herdsman & owner of Prairies Edge Dairy, a raw milk micro-dairy in West-central Minnesota.
Also, co-founder of 'The Small Farm & Micro-Dairy Page' on Facebook.