dairy farms

Where cows graze

Dairy farms are agricultural operations where cows, goats, or other mammals are raised primarily for milk production.

The milk is sold raw or processed into butter, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products.

Unlike beef cattle operations, dairy farms require daily milking schedules and specialized equipment: She grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.

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