My Account Products Home Delivery Farm Store & Dairy Bar The Farm Our History Field Trips & Tours Contact The Farm - Our Cows Hornstra Farms is one of the last working dairy farms on Massachusetts' South Shore. We consider our cows to be the first step in OUR MILK processing procedure, that's why we take extra effort in every facet of their care. Our herd of Red and White Holsteins graze and exercise in our pasture every day, weather permitting. In addition to grazing, our cows are fed a total mixed ration that includes hay, grain, and corn silage. Just one of our lactating dairy cows requires approximately 100 pounds of feed each day! Proper nutrition results in optimum quality milk and a healthy herd. NO ARTIFICIAL HORMONES NEEDED HERE! Our barn is equipped with a powerful tunnel ventilation system to keep our cows comfortable, even on the hottest days of summer. In their stalls, they enjoy the comfort of special mats that cushion the cement floor and make it feel more like the outdoors. We take excellent care of our animals so they seldom need antibiotics. If a cow should develop an infection, typically mastitis, the cow is treated and milked separately from the herd. Her milk is then dumped until the antibiotic has completely cleared the cow's system and the milk tests clear. All of OUR MILK is tested daily for antibiotics in accordance with government regulations. 246 Prospect Street, Norwell, MA 02061 info@hornstrafarms.com © 2021 Hornstra Farms. All rights reserved

My Account Products Home Delivery Farm Store & Dairy Bar The Farm Our History Field Trips & Tours Contact Our Milk There are many factors that impact the quality of milk, but it all begins with our cows. The quality of our cow feed, the proper washing and drying of the cows, and the sanitation of the milking equipment, are all essential in the production of an exceptional product. We take special care in every aspect of this process because our reputation depends on it! At Hornstra Farms, we still do things the traditional way. We gently pasteurize our milk at a low temperature for a longer period of time. This minimal low-temperature, vat pasteurization ensures that the majority of the milk’s naturally occurring digestive enzymes are preserved, as well as the creamy farm fresh flavor. We offer our delicious milk in environmentally friendly, thick glass bottles, that we collect, sanitize and reuse. This not only helps Mother Nature, but it also keeps your milk colder and fresher, and protects the farm fresh flavor. 246 Prospect Street, Norwell, MA 02061 info@hornstrafarms.com © 2021 Hornstra Farms. All rights reserved