For some time now, I've been thinking of paying Raw Farm Fresno a visit. I wasn't sure if they were open to the public to be honest. I already buy their products at Sprouts and love them, so I wanted to visit the brick and mortar. T'was a tiny bit of a drive but I karaoke'd to Ella Langley the entire time so it made it sort and sweet lol. Anywho, it's a tiny little trailer off of Jameson between Manning and Floral Ave. once you're in there it's very simple. Choices are minimal but still very delicious. This is definitely where it's quality versus quantity. You are able to sample everything. Yes you read that correctly everything. I love that this little place is open to the public. The humans inside are very kind and welcoming. I tried the juices because that's a product I hadn't tried before and I was blown away. (Think Ratatouille moment). I walked out with a gallon of Raw Milk, a block of jalapeño cheese (a must), 2 soaps, and apple juice. $64 for all that is a steal. I'll be back!! read more

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I've even drinking their raw milk for 15+ years and have nothing but great things to say. They have such high quality standards - higher than any pasteurized milk. We have gone to their past 2 camping with the cows events and are going to the one this year! It's family owned and run and they are the friendliest people. They answer all your questions and are so happy with customers excitement over raw milk. read more

Great milk and products, very nice workers, the area is also very nice too. The prices are not bad either. If you want dairy products with no BS, go here read more

The best milk product on the market. Love Raw Farms and everything they stand for!! It is the most delicious milk you'll ever try.

There has never been an E. coli outbreak regarding this farm. All their milk is tested and they are extremely nice and informative about thier products. Stop being a headline reader. read more

RAW FARM - Raw milk and raw kefir - Specialty Food Near Me - Fresno, California

They are refusing to recall their cheese after an e. coli outbreak. https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/rawcheese-03-26/investigation.html read more

My hubby was working out there few yrs ago & really wanted to take me there so we finally went. It's a drive but it's ok. We bought a gallon of their raw milk a block of pepper jack cheese & keef milk which is really good good & healthy. Lil HIGH in price though but getting all natural milk butter & other stuff it's gonna be pricey. It's really cool that they have a lil play area for the kids to run around. They also throw events too. Now it's been a minute since we've gone here & they've apparently did changes but so excited to go back & check it out. read more

I'm obsessed with their products! Not only are they delicious, they are good for you. My favorite is the cream for my coffee and their jalapeño cheddar cheese!!!! Winner:)) BTW we took our grandkids camping with their cows, and it was a great event for everybody there! read more

I started to buy the products from RF.... and I love them... if I ever have an issue with anything .... I call them and it is taken care of... the staff is second to none.... I will be a life long customer read more

Excellent product and great customer service! I'd love to score a black raw farm hoodie when they are back in stock. The white hoodie is a one time wearable for a giant. I tend to bump into anything and everything dirty when wearing clean white tops. I've got some milk sitting in the cupboard waiting for me to get home. It's alive! Alive...‍ read more

This farm had sold milk contaminated with bird flu. There must be some testing available to make sure diseases aren't in their food. I hope that raw farm will either test for bird flu, HIV, and hepatitis in their milk; or be shut down. This is a threat to society. read more

I have been drinking Raw Farm's milk for many years and have noticed a huge improvement in my ability to digest dairy since doing so. It has never made me sick. Like many people who live or have lived in Europe I never had a problem with dairy until I move back here. The milk industry is so heavily regulated in the way they are made to process their dairy products that it becomes sadly indigestible to so many Americans. Dairy products could otherwise be a good source of protein and vitamin B12 for vegetarians and others who for health reasons are not able to consume meat, poultry and fish. Raw Farm makes sure that their calves get to suckle from the mothers and grow up normally, so if it is a little less creamy it could be because of that also. The milk is still delicious and each bottle has in my experience always had enough cream floating at the top which I shake up before starting the bottle. Their humane standards for their cows are as immaculate as can be. The other raw milk company here in California is creamier but I found it difficult to digest so I switched to Raw Farm. Also they do use antibiotics when needed, which they say they wait a certain amount of time afterwards to start milking them again, but the effects of antibiotics is not something that just flushes out. Everyone involved in holistic health knows that. read more

I have been a customer for over 10 years until today @ Torrance Farmers Market outlet 12/08/22. The employee talked in kind detail to the customer ahead of me about the creamery burning to the ground last night while I stood waiting in back pain. Finally, I ordered my milk, then she ignored me, took the order of a Spanish speaking customer from behind me, and served her, while I stood in pain. The sign did not say "Spanish-Speaking Preferred!" Then she lied to me as tho I didn't see her. Since she is rude and a liar, I can't trust the ethics of a company that would hire such a bold faced liar. I should have stopped coming when Major left. read more

RAW FARM - If she lies about the plain obvious, how can I trust that their facility is clean???? - Specialty Food Near Me - Fresno, California

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We were very happy to find out that we had a local dairy farm that raises pasture fed chickens and cows. I ordered a dozen eggs, one gallon of milk, one carton of heavy cream and shredded goat cheese. Our delivery was packaged to maintain coldness and everything was fresh. There were no broken eggs. The products were amazing. I'll never buy regular stuff again. I made ice cream. Have you ever had raw dairy ice cream? read more

RAW FARM - Homemade raw dairy vanilla bean ice cream. - Specialty Food Near Me - Fresno, California

Went to the dairy today to buy milk...girl at front counter was rude...no hello no I'll be with you in a second....she chatted outside with someone else while I'm just standing inside waiting to buy milk just sitting on the counter getting warm. I just left. Very poor costumer service. read more

I love raw milk. A complete food. Been drinking it for 30+ yrs. and just tried raw farm milk for the first time. The problem I`ve seen with companies that produce raw milk and offer heavy cream, cheez, and kifer is their milk is like drinking white water. There is very little richness to the milk. It gets used for the above mentioned products and the milk suffers. The milk I am used to has all the cream in it and is vastly different from this milk. My constructive criticism. read more

Loved finding this place to get raw milk. I am lactose intolerant and cannot have pasteurized milk so I was so happy to find that I can drink raw milk w/o any of the reactions I get from the other. The only drawback for us is that the location of the farm is not really a convenient one. Yes, we can purchase their raw milk at stores but with quite a rate hike and not as fresh as getting it at the farm. We solved this issue by purchasing extra milk and freezing it! read more

Okay, so it's my 4th time buying (1liter) bottle and I just realized, I have no cream on top even though it says CREAM TOP? And not homogenized but maybe it is Homogenized? I'm confused and need answers!! I pay $16 dollars for every big bottle. read more

I am a regular customer of Raw Farm, and like it a lot. I buy raw milk from them, and think it is great that it is available from a dairy in California. In other states, it is much more complicated. In Colorado, I had to "buy" a piece of a cow in order to be able to buy milk from a farmer. In Florida, I could buy raw milk in a grocery store, but it had warning signs says it was only for pets. So, I think Raw Farm does a great job, and it is wonderful that it is easy to buy their products. That said, they had a major fire at 3am on Jan 8, 2022, and it is not clear how long it will be until their products are again available. I certainly hope that it is soon. read more

This review is based on the product as well as the tour provided by Blaine at the facility. I have not consumed raw milk from any other producer so I cannot compare to others but I should add that I have found no reason to make a switch. This milk is delicious, creamy, and tastes much richer and sweeter than pasteurized whole milk (in my opinion). Another reviewer commented on not seeing cream in the milk, so I posted a photo to show that it does in fact have cream that rises to the top. I'm not saying the review is a lie but the review was from 2 years ago so maybe something has changed since then. I'd also like to comment on its digestibility. I've tried a drinking gallon of water a day and I'll feel bloated and be peeing quite frequently. However, when consuming a gallon of this milk, I don't feel bloated nor do I urinate as often. A Google search confirmed milk seems to hydrate better than water (based on urination frequency) and I'd have to agree. As for the facility tour, the place is fairly small which I found pleasing. Their safety protocols/ procedures are above and beyond what is required. Blaine did a wonderful job explaining their protocols as well as talking about the qualifications of those involved in making the protocols. She is very passionate about what they do on the farm and the products they provide. Her husband Mark is also very kind. Anyone in the Central Valley who buys their milk should go check out the facility. It'll also provide you a chance to stock up on milk without the shipping cost. read more

RAW FARM - I know I've stored the gallons sideways, but you can still see the cream rising to the top. - Specialty Food Near Me - Fresno, California

I go to my usual Farmer's Market almost every other week at Great Mall, Milpitas, CA. I came across your milk stand which is the first kind I've seen at any Farmer's Market. I was surprised to get a sample of the organic whole raw milk. That was the only one she had available with her. I never thought of buying milk at a Farmer's Market but I was won over the taste of the milk and the salesperson was knowledgeable about the milk. I will consider buying Organic Pastures at the Farmer's Market again in Milpitas. read more

Very happy to have found raw milk. We buy it at our local market and love the freshness and the cream on top makes it amazing!!

The best milk hands down that we've ever tasted. I won't ever buy anything else. Can't wait to try their other products. I'm in love. My son loves to drink his milk over ice and claims it tastes like ice cream. read more

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I agree with the other reviewers on the customer service, not great at all. They have a decent product, but customer service lacks and cows are corn fed without labeling that? Not stoked to find that out after years of consuming and referring their products. I also heard that they fired their central coast representative (of many many years) out of the blue. I don't know the details, but I do know that the central coast small business' have been left behind in the dust because "they are not big enough clients". Said business' had no notice, their deliveries just didn't show up. This is a terrible way to run a business, especially one that is as sensitive as raw milk. There is a lot of conflicting info out there and I would think that you would want more people on your side, rather than against you. To each their own, I guess. I am all for good quality raw milk, but not if the business has bad practices with people (including "their own") and what they feed their cows is mis understood by many people. For store bought (not fresh off the farm) milk (especially raw) this is the best company that serves our area, but now I (and many others) are considering supporting other companies to help them build up. I am very disappointed in OP's customer service and their recent way of dealing with the changes they are making. Also, very bummed to hear about the corn feeding. read more

Have you tasted milk at a farm? The reviewers who speak very highly of OP are probably rating organic raw milk against pasteurized, homogenized milk, ("pasteurized" meaning that they heat the milk enough to kill harmful bacteria, "homogenized" meaning that they break the cream into small units so that it is spread evenly through the milk and does not rise to the surface). I give 5 stars to raw milk in general. But OP milk has been stripped of the cream (for their butter production?) and tastes quite inferior to Clarevale milk. Besides, what kind of cows do they milk? The Clarevale herd is composed of jersey cows, which produce more cream than other cows, (but not as much milk volume). (Read about factors affecting percentage of fat in milk at the PennState Extension website). I would like OP to explain how they can claim 8% fat when their milk is not homogenized yet the cream does not rise to the top! read more

After another email to OP they finally "responded". They didn't answer my question and just wrote a bunch of ambiguous things. I specifically asked what percentage of their feed is corn and they didn't answer that. They just said that dairy cows can't pasture 100% because it doesn't provide enough nutrition for them to produce milk. Then I stumbled across this great review from someone who personally visited the OP farm and the other raw milk dairy in CA--Claravale Farms and posted video of it. http://healthytraditions.com/blog/post.cfm/certified-raw-milk-in-california-visits-to-the-two-raw-milk-dairies. I am now going to buy from Claravale and not OP. OP seems more about the money and business than good honest food. OP has over 450 cows that they buy from the outside while Claravale only has 65 and it's a closed herd in that they don't buy other cows they breed their own. read more

For several years, I bought OP Raw Milk. I loved the product. At first, I was willing to pay the slightly higher price per gallon to support the company, product and attitude. At a point, the prices became so high that I could no longer rationalize continued purchase. I switched to nut based(milk like) products, in much smaller amounts. Sorry to have had to leave this product out of my diet but cost is a consideration for many. read more

RECALL is over!!! The CDFA recalled all OP products after one sample of the Raw Cream had a small amount of a bacteria called Coliform, which can cause mild symptoms or none. All of OP's products were tested and now the CDFA has ended the recall! We should expect to see products back on the shelves, soon!!! LOVE OP milk! So happy that they produce healthy fresh, unprocessed milk and all sorts of other dairy products! Love their raw cheese, too! But especially the milk! read more

Colostrum is the frist milk after pregnancy this is sold from Cows. This amazing protein builds your muscles and provides tons of energy. You can order this raw from Oraganic pastures after drinking this stuff I was full off energy. Just awesome. read more

My review isn't based on the product itself, but the customer service. Unfriendly, rude, and very short on the phone.

This place is a class act and should be a model for all dairy's and farms. Their cows are well treated and graze on an organic pasture not geneticly modified grain. With the rise of massive factory farms this is a rarity nowadays. I recently learned about the benefits and availability of raw dairy, and after trying a few of their products I'm now a loyal customer. I recommend checking out their website as it's loaded with useful information. Their milk tastes incredible, and it doesn't have that fowl aftertaste that almost every commercially available milk does. It's on the pricey side, but well worth it in IMO. Anyone who consumes dairy products should consider patronizing them. read more

I'd just like to thank OP for providing real milk to their customers. I'm so glad I have the freedom to buy from them. I am really "into" milk and nothing seems to get me going more than milk talk. - I would recommend these books to anyone interested in milk: The Untold Story of Milk The Raw Truth About Milk Raw Milk Revolution - I grew up drinking a ton of sterilized, dead, puss and fecal matter filled corn-fed white liquid. I now avoid it like the plague that it is and enjoy a gallon per week of Organic Pastures! - We've toured the dairy and it was a great experience - like Disneyland for grown-ups. read more

When here to check out the place on a field trip it was totally amazing and really cool to see how you can still have great organic milk and material without using all kinds of weird chemicals and what not I brought myself home some cream and half a gallon of milk and they were gone by the next day this place is great read more

RAW FARM - This place is great! All organic and amazing products! They have a cool tour as well! - Specialty Food Near Me - Fresno, California

If you're an animal lover like myself or just committed to making healthier living choices, this place is for you. Organic Pastures is truly where the 'happy cows' live along with the most delicious dairy. Since moving to Fresno from the SF Bay Area I've been on a mission to find the best organic produce and was very excited to find that not only is Fresno home to some wonderful farmers markets but, thanks to this great facility, also healthy (raw) milk, butter, and cheese. This is a grass-roots, family-owned-and-run business that truly put their heart and passion into creating an incredible tasting product (try the chocolate colostrum or raw cream) that actually nourishes and heals the body. Over the years I've tried unsuccessfully to switch from vegetarian to vegan due to my love of dairy, but now I can eat drench my cereal in milk, cream my coffee, and load my baked potatoes with cheese and butter with peace-of-mind . . . very cool. read more

i have bought 2 gallons of raw milk a week for the past 4years i love raw milk for my family but i n the last year i have had the opportunity to try some other raw milk only to find that the quality of raw farm milk at 16.00 dollars a gallon is no comparison sorry raw farm i am going elswhere !! read more

I love this raw milk! It tastes less "raw" (after taste? strong taste?) than the milk at Erewhon (comes in a vintage looking glass container) and the containers are bigger. I have been reading a woman's blog (www.cheeseslave.com) and it has really enlightened me on how foods directly affect your health, body, mental state, etc. She drinks raw milk and through her anecdotal stories I was sold. I came here last Sunday and purchased 3 for $21. Not cheap, but I keep the extras in the freezer. Raw milk is not pasteurized so it still contains all the good bacteria and all the other goodies that go untouched since, yes, it is raw. I think the general public is grossed out at the thought of raw milk but at the same time they are fascinated. I went to the Hollywood Farmer's Market specifically for this stand and when I got there I was asking a few questions and next thing I knew, a large crowd had gathered, some looking confused, others looking interested. The guy featured on cheeseslave's website was the actual guy at the stand, his name is Maurice and he is very nice and knows his stuff. I highly recommend! read more

Just got my 5 pound raw cheese from UPS. Took 8 days to deliver, was supposed to take 1 to 5. Was burning hot! So much for healthier cheese that " hasnt been heated over 100", so the company says. Here is a novel idea...PACK IT IN DRY ICE AND HAVE UPS SHIP OVERNIGHT OR 2 DAY DELIVERY... The box was also soaking wet from the cold packs they had in the box. Are you kidding me??? Cold packs? Cold packs are melted in less than 24 hours. Who are the idiots that run this place ALSO, when I had called before i ordered, I asked if the cheese is 100% grass fed, and they said yes. THAT IS A LIE!! I found out now that they feed them corn as well. Where is the NON GMO sticker as well???? they say it is NON GMO, but they are not certified NON GMO...UGGHHHHHHHHH..Completely pissed off read more

Nope, never again! I bought a gallon of their raw whole milk to skim the cream off but guess what? They beat me to it! Their whole milk is not *whole*. All the cream was skimmed and milk itself tasted terrible! As a kid I used to work at a dairy farm and know the taste of real milk and what they've sold me for $14 a gallon ain't it! read more

Raw milk is great! I encourage anyone and everyone to continue to drink raw milk. Having said that...I can't believe that they've received so many great reviews. OP customer service is severely lacking. Organic Pastures is constantly out of stock on butter. Every time I try to purchase butter, they are out. They'll say, "We're getting more cows," but they say that EVERY time they're out of butter. How can they constantly be out of butter and needing more cows? It doesn't make sense to me since they have plenty of cream. This morning I called the toll-free line, and the person on the other end was very curt and cut me off when I asked about their butter. Again, what did she happen to tell me when I asked about the timeline for butter? "We're getting more cows..." Do the cows run away? Why are they constantly losing their cows, and yet they have TONS of cream? Enough cream, I would say, to make some gosh-darn butter! I'll call Claravale - better quality cream, and at least I know I'll have to continue to make my own butter. Argh! read more

LOVE this milk and cream!! I am lactose intolerant, but I have NO problem drinking raw milk! My 7 year old loves it too!! I will continue to buy this milk at the farmers markets every time I get a chance! I also buy the cream to make Half and Half for my coffee! :) read more