Visiting the Shatto Farm…
Yesterday was both fun and an educational experience for us as we visited the Shatto Farm, home of the Shatto Milk Company. We have been buying Shatto milk for about two years and had been looking forward to their annual family day festivities. Upon arrival, I was surprised at just how many people were there. It was a 45 minute wait to get into the cow barn. The kids ate a snack and watched a couple horses while in line. It was a worthwhile wait to see the baby calves and our oldest even got to milk a cow! Then we were able to walk through the milk production facility. Outside they had free food, samples, music, and bouncy houses for the kids.
The kids really enjoyed it and I think it was a great experience for them. Now they know just where their milk comes from and I can feel even more confident providing it for them.
If you live in the midwest near a grocer who sell Shatto, try it! You’ll have a hard time going back to your old milk. If you have tried it, you know what I mean. Whatever part of the country you live in, I encourage you to find locally produced, glass bottled milk. Our family’s purchases alone keep at least 200 plastic bottles from being used each year, the milk is fresher, tastier, and I believe more nutritious.
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