It has been so worth it!

Hello friends,

I want to let you know right up front that this newsletter is the most difficult that I have had to write. Many of you have been loyal customers of ours for decades! From the beginning when we moved out to Pleasanton in 2000 for Bill to pastor a church, this was to be a hobby farm, but God had much more planned. We started with chickens, and then grass-finished beef. We raised turkeys and pigs, meat goats and dairy goats, and yes, Jersey cows. I have always loved Jersey cows. My phone is filled with pictures of cows and newborn calves. But the time has come for change.

After much deliberation as to the timing, we have come to the decision that we are going to stop milking at the end of January. Bill is looking forward to retiring, and Stephen will be able to be home every night with his family. Of course this will be a huge adjustment for everyone. We will probably continue to wake up at 5:45 a.m. but eventually we might just sleep in once. Stephen and I still have a passion for cheesemaking so perhaps we will move closer to his family and start something new. We will begin selling the cows after January 31, so if you are interested or know someone who is, send them our way. It would be awesome if someone wants to continue the business of selling raw milk, so again, if you or someone you know is interested, let us know. We will continue selling the aged cheese that we have made as long as the supply lasts, which may be quite a while.

Bill and I, Stephen and Celia, want to thank you all for being the BEST customers anywhere! We are so blessed by all the friends that we have made over the years, and we are so grateful for the incredible support and encouragement you have all given us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!