In this episode of the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast, host Amanda interviews Val Lavigne, a dairy farmer from Eastern Upstate New York and host of the Pull Up A Bale Podcast. Val shares her personal journey in agriculture, from her family's first-generation dairy farm to her current role managing the herd and homeschooling her children. She discusses the intricacies of dairy farming, including the nutritional content of milk, the safe production practices that ensure antibiotic-free milk, and the differences between various dairy products. Val also highlights the importance of mental and physical well-being through exercise and community support. The episode aims to inform and reassure listeners about the safety, nutritional benefits, and local sourcing of dairy products.

00:00 Introduction to the Crunchy Farm Mom Podcast

00:54 The Power of Dairy: Milk as a Superfood

01:20 Meet Val Lavigne : Dairy Farmer and Advocate

02:09 Val's Journey in Dairy Farming

05:44 Daily Operations on the Dairy Farm

13:45 Ensuring Milk Safety and Quality

19:34 Balancing Farm Life and Personal Well-being

27:26 Diversifying with a Catering Business

29:19 From Farm to Store: The Milk Journey

29:47 Introduction to the Cooperative and Cabot Dairy Products

31:21 Understanding Local Milk Sourcing

32:41 Nutritional Benefits of Dairy Products

40:29 Exploring Different Dairy Products

47:52 Labeling and Marketing in the Dairy Industry

55:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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