Raw Life Farms is a beloved local producer of raw milk, raw cream, and raw butter for the Treasure Valley. Did you know that milk from Raw Life Farms, while not officially A2 certified, consistently tests for a high percentage of A2, around 85%?
This means the cows at Raw Life Farms naturally produce milk with the A2/A2 protein and less of the A1 protein. Nothing has been done to the milk to make it A2 milk.
That being said, the science is unclear as to whether the absence of A1 in milk actually makes a difference.
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What is A2 Milk? The Science is Unclear on Benefits
A2 milk is more about what's NOT in the milk than what is in the milk. A2 milk has been tested to confirm the absence of A1 beta-casein protein, a common protein in most cow's milk. Some studies claim the A1 protein has been linked to gut inflammation, which causes GI distress and discomfort.
However, Seth and Andi of Raw Life Farms point to industry leader Raw Farms in California regarding the validity of A2 milk claims:
"The science of A2/A1 is not fully understood within the industry or consumer base. What we do know is that cows with A2 genetics have one amino acid different (the beta-casein protein BCM-7 to be exact) out of the 209 Beta-casein amino acids found in milk. Beta-casein makes up approximately 30% of cow milk proteins. There are approximately 2500 different proteins found in milk and each protein has a specific function. It’s important to understand that most cows produce a mix of A1 and A2 Beta-casein. The science of how that one different amino acid affects human health is not fully understood. Once these delicate proteins are pasteurized, then they are altered from their natural state."
For Seth and Andi, raw milk from pasture-grazed cows is the best option because it is whole and living food, regardless of A2/A1 presence.
Andi says, "if you think you can only tolerate 100% A2 milk, I ask you to just try our milk. Because it is raw, it will mostly digest itself. We have a very high cream content, which also helps with that digestion. We have lots of customers who say they couldn't tolerate other milk but tolerate our raw milk."
About Raw Life Farms
Raw Life Farms was started by Seth and Andi Hansen in 2018 in Melba, Idaho with just a couple of dairy cows. Seth grew up on a farm in Monteview, Idaho, and Andi is a 4th generation farmer from the Treasure Valley.
The Hansens run their farm with their three fun and busy girls who love the farm life. They bought Treasured Sunrise Acres dairy business and haven't looked back since.
"Our farm is pasture based. We believe animals produce healthy milk and healthy meat when they are raised in natural ways. Our cows are never fed grain and live out in the open pastures and not in a feed lot."
- Pasture-raised dairy cows
- Chemical-free pasture
- Never grain-fed
- No feed lots
- No antibiotics
- Soy free
- No additives or colors added
- High percentage of A2/A2 protein
Raw Life milk starts with Jersey and Jersey-cross cows who graze on well watered, chemical-free pasture. A grain-free diet means these cows have healthy guts.
To make cream and butter, the Hansens start with unprocessed, raw whole milk that's been filtered and cooled. Absolutely no colors are added to any of the prodcuts.
Raw milk, raw cream, and raw butter from Raw Life Farms are living, whole products naturally filled with vitamins, enzymes, minerals, good bacteria, CLA, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Tests on the milk from Raw Life Farms has indicated the milk is around 85% A2/A2. This includes the raw cream and raw butter.
