Illinois

Serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago, raw milk from purebred, grassfed Guernsey cows. The Guernsey cows are on pasture every day, with their pasture diet supplemented with a small ration of Certified Organic grain mix and non-GMO beet pulp fed only at milking time. Raw milk available in the farm store daily 10 am - 6 pm for walk in customers, and through a herdshare program. Bring your own containers or purchase them from the farm store. Other farm-raised products available in farm store include: 100 percent grassfed beef, pasture-raised pork and chicken, pasture-raised/soy-free eggs, fresh vegetables, and raw honey. Chickens are raised on rotated pasture forages supplemented with soy-free organic grain mix. Angus beef are fed 100 percent grass and hay, never any grain. Please call or email with questions or visit website for more details. See other places where you can find products from this farm.

Nourished by Nature is a private food cooperative offering minimally processed raw organic foods, mostly sourced within 100 miles of Chicago. The foods are hand-made and hand-carried. Membership is required to have access.

Business Owner's statement: "As a former Weston A Price Chapter Leader, the owner serves as a nutrient dense chef and food curator for members of this private food club. This is a unique offering unlike other memberships or on farm sales, which fosters learning and community in addition to providing access to the highest quality fresh local foods on a weekly basis. We exclusively offer raw organic foods that are minimally processed and are primarily sourced within 100 miles of Chicago. We have personal relationships with the growers and visit the farms weekly.

"The source farms and artisan food makers have been providing food privately for more than 14 years with high member satisfaction and retention. Careful attention sustains this cooperative. We look for people who want access to nutrient-dense foods like fresh raw yogurt, kefir, butter, ice cream, traditional sourdough bread, fermented drinks and krauts, raw honey, and hand-made bone broth. Last but not least the staples of truly pasture raised eggs, raw cow and raw goat milk, and pasture raised chicken, pork and beef.

"This membership has some basic requirements and responsibilities in order to participate. It was established by a busy working mom who seeks to provide a one-stop experience for the core foods that build robust bodies.

"If you want to learn more, please email Interested@nourishedbynature.net "

Facebook: cloverhillfarm1917, blog: cloverhillfarm1917.blogspot.com. Milk from Holstein dairy cows that are raised on pasture and given small amount of feed during milking. Call to set first visit, then each following visit is at your convenience. Jars available. Please see blog for prices and details. One stop shop for milk, eggs in a variety of colors and broilers that are organically raised. Birds are free range. All of their animals are hormone free and all natural. They are state certified. See other places where you can find products from this farm.

This farm near Galena milks one grassfed Jersey heifer. Raw milk $10/gallon (glass jars provided for $2), butter $5/half-pound. Ten one-gallon slots are available per week. Also available is goat milk at $15/gallon (glass jars provided for $2), goat butter $5/half-pound, goat cheese (cottage, yogurt, cream, sweet and brick) $7/half-pound. Eggs are $3/dozen. They also have Bartlett and Bosc pears grown without chemicals. The farm will also raise your beef, lamb, or turkey. Currently they have four beef cattle and sell for less than high-end grocery stores. They request 24 hours' notice for pick up. Call for directions. See other places where you can find products from this farm.

Farmer statement:

"Nigerian Dwarf goat milk, high butterfat - about 8-9 percent. Call for availability, and leave a message- when I am done doing my farm stuff, I'll call back!"