We are licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to legally produce and sell raw milk, raw milk cheeses and pasteurized products. Our fluid raw milk is only available through our Dairy CSA.
How Does It Work?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), is a way for the food buying public to create a relationship with a farm and to receive a weekly "share" of what the farmer produces. Typically, CSAs have been associated with fresh fruits and vegetables, but as more consumers are looking to purchase directly from the farmer, different CSA types, such as those that include meats, eggs and other value-added products like artisan breads and preserves, have emerged.
For the Keswick Creamery Dairy CSA, members pick the size of share and the pick-up day. On the morning of the scheduled pick-up, we will fill your milk jar, put your milk and selected items into a bag and place it inside the CSA refrigerator located at the Keswick Creamery Cheese Shop located at 185 Quigley Road in Newburg, PA. Members can pick up their shares on Friday between 11 AM and 6 PM or Saturday between 9 AM and 2 PM.
Why A CSA?
Two reasons. First, operating a farm and a creamery are literally two separate business and requires most of our time. It is logistically impossible for us to stop what we are doing when numerous customers arrive at different times throughout the day. Additionally, we have found that customers who seek out raw milk also want other dairy products including cheese and yogurt. The CSA offers a win-win situation for both our customers and our family. Once a year, we hold an open house for our customers so they can visit with us and tour the farm.
Please Don't Ask Us To Break the Laws
Currently, a huge debate has been taking place as to the legality of raw milk licensing. We support the licensing of raw milk and dairy products. Under the terms of our license, raw milk can only be picked up by the customer at our farm. Please do not ask us to transport raw milk to farmers markets or your home. For out-of-state customers, we do not ship or transport fluid raw milk under the auspices of "pet food."
Ready to Try a Dairy CSA?
Download, fill out and return our DAIRY CSA APPLICATION to get started.