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| Pasture Valley DairyWe moved to Pasture Valley in 1999. Although we are trained and experienced as Horticulturalists, there was a dairy building on the farm. We purchased some Jersey cows and began operating the dairy primarily as a means to boost our cash flow during our early years here. Today we have a herd of 80 Jersey cows and a local market which clearly enjoys our clean, creamy fresh milk. Our dairy facilities have been approved by the local Department of Health and our herd is tested regularly for Tuberculosis and Brucella. We are looking for markets to expand in other dairy products such as yogurts and cream.
While some people put their investments into unit trusts, our children have an investment in cows for their future. Each have their own cows and their calves are theirs too and so it grows each year… In Swaziland, most of the population cannot afford the luxury of red meat. Milk or amasi (sour milk) is more affordable and is an important source of protein in their diet. We hope we will be able to carry on farming with these beautiful animals for many years to come!
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Peter & Michelle McCubbin
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