Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell raw milk?
We do not sell raw milk. All of our milk, here at Autumnwood Farm, is pasteurized with low-temperature vat pasteurization. Selling raw milk in the state of Minnesota is illegal.
What is your return policy on the bottles?
Clean pint, quart, and half gallon bottle returns are accepted at any store selling Autumnwood Farm milk, including the on-farm store. You will receive $2 back for every bottle returned. Please rinse and discard caps before returning bottles.
What is homogenization?
Homogenization is when the natural fat in the milk is mechanically emulsified (broken up) so the cream will no longer separate from the skim.
What can I do with my bottle?
We depend on bottle returns and would appreciate your returned bottles. You are able to return clean pint, quart, and half gallon bottles anywhere that sells Autumnwood Farm milk and at our on-farm store.
What is Creamline milk?
Creamline milk is whole milk that is not homogenized. When sitting in the refrigerator, the cream will separate and rise to the top of the milk over time. Below the cream will be skim milk. Give your creamline milk a good shake before pouring into your glass and enjoy!
Does our milk contain Vitamin D?
Yes, all milk naturally contains the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are attached to fat globules in the milk. When you lower the fat content in the milk, you lower the amount of vitamins in it as well. We fortify any of our milk that contains skim milk with the vitamins missing, due to the lower fat content.
Where does our milk come from?
All of the milk pasteurized at Autumnwood Farm starts from the Daninger Family's cows which are located right next to the creamery and on-farm store. Milk is sent to the creamery when it is time to process and bottle. It is then sold at our on-farm store or delivered around the Twin Cities metro area. The cows, farm, and creamery teams work hard to provide you with TASTY milk!
What is the shelf life of our milk?
The "best by" date you see on each of our caps gives you an idea of how long the quality of our milk will last. This can vary, but that date is around 19 days away from when it was bottled. Storing milk at a lower temperatures, avoiding direct sunlight and limiting oxygen in the bottle are the best ways to extend the shelf life. Oxygen, is what causes the milk fat to oxidate and go sour. We recommend to always preform the the sniff test to ensure that your milk is still TASTY.
Where can I find Autumnwood Farm milk?
Autumnwood Farm's milk is delivered around the Twin Cities metro area. Check out this list where you can find TASTY milk today.
Why glass bottles?
Sustainability is important in any industry, including agriculture. Our glass bottles allow us to eliminate single-use plastic bottles and create a bottle that is reusable and limits our environmental impact. Flavor, vitamins, and minerals are also preserved longer in a glass bottle because it does not allow for leaching to happen, unlike plastic. Finally, when you take our milk out of the fridge for dinner, the glass will keep your TASTY milk crisp and refreshing throughout the meal.