Here in Texas I found it a bit tricky to find raw milk. There are only a handful of farms in the state licensed to sell it (and Texas is a big @$$ state, if you haven't noticed) since the Texas ag laws require special inspections and processes that are more stringent than a typical dairy farm. Driving three hours to get enough milk to make 3-4# of cheese isn't my idea of a picnic.
I believe it was HenryHill who suggested on chat that I try looking for a CSA (community supported agriculture). A quick Google search turned up a local farm that gets raw milk every two weeks from a farm way out in the sticks. For $6.50 a gallon I can get raw milk and the farm is a 15 minute drive from my house.
I went out there today and got my milk. Tomorrow I make 2# of Gouda and 2# of fresh mozzarella using the traditional method. I'm stoked.
I believe it was HenryHill who suggested on chat that I try looking for a CSA (community supported agriculture). A quick Google search turned up a local farm that gets raw milk every two weeks from a farm way out in the sticks. For $6.50 a gallon I can get raw milk and the farm is a 15 minute drive from my house.
I went out there today and got my milk. Tomorrow I make 2# of Gouda and 2# of fresh mozzarella using the traditional method. I'm stoked.