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Caldwell, Gianaclis, 1961-

The small-scale dairy : the complete guide to milk production for the home and market / Gianaclis Caldwell. - xi, 212 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-206) and index.

The big picture of the small dairy -- The philosophy, science, and art of the small dairy -- Designing and furbishing the model dairy -- Moving beyond the bottle -- Afterword: raw milk and food rights.

Caldwell offers readers a balanced perspective on the current regulatory environment in which raw-milk lovers find themselves. Keepers of cows, goats, or sheep will benefit from information on designing a well-functioning small dairy, choosing equipment, and understanding myriad processes, including details about the business of making milk; managing the farm to create superior milk; understanding the microbiology of milk; and risk-reduction plans to have in place prior to selling raw milk.

ISBN: 9781603585002 (pbk.) 1603585001 (pbk.) 9781603585491 (pbk.) 1603585494 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2013048919

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016684056 Uk 016684058 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dairy farming--Vocational guidance.
Dairying--Vocational guidance.
Farms, Small--Management.
Dairy farms--Management.
Dairy products--Marketing.

LC Class. No.: SF240.7 / .C35 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 636.2/142068