Dutch Meadows Organic Dairy is located on over 90 acres of lush pasture and woodlands in Paradise, Lancaster County. Alvin and Elizabeth Stoltzfus, along with their family run the farm and creamery, producing traditional dairy products with a holistic farming approach. They exclusively raise Dutch Belted cattle, a unique, endangered heritage breed of dairy cattle that has never been genetically altered for high milk production. You’ll find their raw milk and frozen bone broth available at all Kimberton Whole Foods locations.
What’s a Dutch Belted cow?
Dutch Belted cattle are natives of Holland, breeding dates back to beyond the seventeenth century. The original Dutch name – and still used in Holland – is the Lakenfield cattle, Laken meaning a sheet to be wound around the body of the animal. During the 1830’s the Dutched Belted cattle were imported into the United States, however, the breed was almost lost during the 1970s, but numbers have increased because of the dedication of grass-fed dairy farmers.
What makes them unique?
Dutch Belted cows are a unique, endangered heritage breed of dairy cattle that has never been genetically altered for high milk production. They are very efficient milk producers on a 100% grass-fed diet, however, they produce less milk than conventional breeds. The fat globules in the milk of Dutch Belted cows are naturally very small, rendering the milk partially homogenized.
What are A2 Type Casein Proteins?
Dutch Meadows raises Dutch Belted cows, which produce only A2 type proteins. There are several types of casein (milk protein) in milk. The two most common forms of beta-casein are A1 and A2, which differ by one amino acid. Some individuals have found the milk of A2 cows to be more easily digested.
Is the milk from this cow called A2 at kimberton?
The milk from the Dutch Belted cow is bottled by Dutch Meadows. You’ll find this raw, organic milk in glass bottles. We also carry a brand called The A2 Milk company, that can currently be found at our Kimberton, Malvern and Downingtown locations and will soon be available at all stores. You can learn more about that product here: https://a2milk.com/
Do you have RAW A2 Milk?
Hello, Which KWF location do you shop with so we can look into availability of A2 milk.
Kimbertom
Yes, we carry Dutch Meadows raw milk, produced by Dutch Belted Cows which are known to produce milk containing a high percentage of A2 type casein protein. We also offer The A2 Milk Company brand in 2%, whole and chocolate.
A2 Milk company products are ultra pasturized and hence not interested. Do you have pure A2 Raw Milk?
Yes, Dutch Meadows raw milk is available at all stores in a half gallon size.
thank your for this interesting information
Any of your products around Pgh, PA?
Hello Ruth, Thank you for reaching out. You may contact Dutch Meadows directly to see where it is available near Pittsburgh, PA: https://dutchmeadowsfarm.com/support Thank you!
Do you have A2 butter in your store?
Hello Resh, Thank you for reaching out. We do not offer A2 butter at this time. Thank you for connecting with us!