At Camano Creamery, we take immense pride in offering more than just premium Raw Milk. Our commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability drives every step of our process, ensuring that the milk you enjoy is not only delicious but also produced with the highest standards of care.
Our Six-Step Process for Raw Milk:
Let’s delve into each of the steps below, highlighting safety and sustainability features.
Our process begins with the ethical treatment and milking of our Brown Swiss cows. Each cow is milked using state-of-the-art milking machines that ensure gentle handling and minimal stress.
Key Safety Feature – We adhere to strict hygiene standards by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing the milking equipment before and after each use, reducing the risk of contamination.
Sustainability Highlight – Our cows are pasture-raised, grazing on organic, pesticide-free grass, which promotes their health and the environmental well-being of our farm.
Once the milk is collected, it is immediately cooled to a safe temperature to preserve its freshness and prevent bacterial growth.
Key Safety Feature – Our advanced cooling system quickly brings the milk to below 40°F (4°C), significantly minimizing the risk of bacterial contamination.
The cooled milk is then transferred to our bottling facility, where it is bottled in glass containers to maintain purity and taste.
Key Safety Feature – Our bottling facility follows stringent cleanliness protocols, with all bottles being sterilized before filling to ensure the milk remains uncontaminated.
Sustainability Highlight – We use reusable glass bottles, encouraging our customers to return them for a discount on their next purchase, thus reducing plastic waste.
Each batch of milk undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it meets our high standards for safety and quality before it is made available for sale.
Key Safety Feature – We conduct regular tests for bacterial counts, pathogens, and overall quality, ensuring that our raw milk is safe for consumption.
Sustainability Highlight – By maintaining high-quality standards, we reduce waste by ensuring only the best products reach our customers, promoting efficient use of resources.
Our bottled milk is packaged and prepared for distribution, ensuring it reaches our local markets and customers as fresh as possible.
Key Safety Feature – We use tamper-evident seals on all our bottles to guarantee that the milk has not been compromised from the time it leaves our facility to when it reaches the consumer.
Sustainability Highlight – We prioritize local distribution to reduce transportation emissions and use biodegradable or recyclable packaging materials for shipping.
We sell our raw milk directly to consumers through our farm store, local farmers’ markets, and an online platform for home delivery. VISIT US AT SNOW GOOSE MARKET in Mt. Vernon.
Key Safety Feature – By selling directly, we maintain control over the handling and transportation of our milk, ensuring it remains safe and fresh until it reaches the consumer.
Sustainability Highlight – Engaging with our community through direct sales and educational events promotes local food systems and fosters a stronger connection between consumers and their food sources.
At Camano Creamery, our dedication to providing the highest quality raw milk goes beyond just our products—it’s about fostering trust and transparency with our customers. By following our comprehensive six-step process, we ensure that every bottle of milk is produced with meticulous attention to safety, sustainability, and animal welfare.
From our ethical milking practices and immediate cooling to our rigorous quality testing and eco-friendly packaging, we take every measure to deliver milk that is not only safe and nutritious but also environmentally responsible. Our commitment to these values means that when you choose Camano Creamery, you are supporting a local farm that prioritizes the health of its cows, the environment, and its community.
Thank you for joining us on this journey through our six-step process. We hope this insight into our operations reinforces your confidence in our products and inspires you to continue supporting sustainable and ethical farming practices. Enjoy the rich, creamy taste of Camano Creamery’s raw milk, knowing it comes from a place of genuine care and commitment to quality.
