Pure Milk, Real Cows, Honest Farming.

At Cortez Creamery, we believe milk should taste like milk — rich, sweet, clean, and alive.
Our raw A2 dairy comes from a small herd of grass-fed, deeply loved Jersey cows raised at Rocky Ridge Farm in Cortez, Colorado. Every jar reflects the way we farm: intentionally, ethically, and with a deep respect for the animals, the land, and our community.

We don’t cut corners. We don’t compromise. And you can taste the difference.

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Why Our Milk Is Different

We Only Milk Jersey Cows

Jersey cows naturally produce milk that is higher in cream, higher in protein, and naturally sweeter than milk from any other breed.

⭐ How Much More Nutrient-Dense Is Jersey Milk?

Commercial store milk (mostly Holstein) averages:

• 3.25% fat

• 3.1% protein

Our Cortez Creamery Jerseys regularly produce:

• 6% butterfat

• 4% protein

This means your milk contains approximately:

➤ 85% MORE healthy fat

(Omega-3s, CLA, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K2, and natural immune compounds.)

➤ 30% MORE protein

(Better recovery, nourishment, and stable energy.)

➤ More solids-not-fat

(Natural enzymes, minerals, probiotics, immunoglobulins.)

➤ More nourishment per cup — naturally.

With Jersey A2 raw milk, you get more nutrition for your money because the milk is naturally richer, denser, and more concentrated.
No fortification. No processing. No synthetic vitamins.
Just real, bioavailable nutrition from a real cow.

It’s one of the most nutrient-packed whole foods on the planet.

Every Cow Is 100% A2/A2

All of our cows are genetically tested A2/A2, meaning they produce only the A2 β-casein protein — the same type found in human breast milk and goat milk.

A1 milk from most commercial dairies can break down into BCM-7, a peptide linked to inflammation and digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.
A2 milk avoids BCM-7 entirely, making it gentler, easier to digest, and more supportive for people who struggle with regular milk.

Most families feel the difference from the very first jar.

The Anti-Inflammatory Nature of A2 Milk

A2 protein breaks down cleanly during digestion without triggering the inflammatory peptides associated with A1 milk. This often means:

• Less bloating

• Less inflammation

• Less discomfort

• Better digestion

• More stable gut response

A2 raw milk behaves like the kind of milk the human body recognizes — not the industrialized version found in grocery stores.

How We Feed Our Cows

Our Jersey cows graze lush pasture during the growing season and enjoy multi-species grass and legume hay in winter to mimic natural grazing diversity.

Their diet is always forage-first, which supports healthy rumen function, better digestion, and rich, flavorful milk.

During harsh Colorado winters, we offer a very small supplement of whole oats, sunflower seeds, and a touch of molasses to help maintain body condition in extreme cold.
This is minimal — nothing like the 15–25 lb grain diets common in commercial dairies.

Our cows are raised the way nature intended:
grass-fed, gently supplemented only when needed, and never pushed for industrial-level production.

Sweet, Consistent Flavor — Year Round

Because our cows eat only high-quality pasture and premium hay, our milk stays consistently sweet, clean, and smooth season after season.

No bitter notes. No off flavors.
Just pure, honest milk.

Naturally Long Shelf Life

We milk with intention — clean handling and ultra-fast cooling — giving our raw milk an exceptionally long natural shelf life.

Clean milk keeps. And our customers notice the difference.

Always Raw, Always Whole

Our milk is always:

• Raw

• Unpasteurized

• Non-homogenized

• Full of living enzymes & probiotics

Nothing removed. Nothing altered.
Just a whole, living food with all of its natural power intact.

Eco-Friendly, Reusable Glass Bottles

We bottle almost all dairy in reusable glass jars and bottles.
You return them. We sanitize and refill.
Together, we keep plastic out of your home — and the environment.

Health Benefits of Raw A2 Grass-Fed Milk

Gentle Digestion

A2 protein + raw enzymes + probiotics = calm, comfortable digestion.

Immune Support

Raw milk contains beneficial bacteria, immunoglobulins, and perfectly balanced vitamins and minerals.

Anti-Inflammatory Fats

Omega-3s, CLA, and butyrate support gut healing, immune function, and metabolic stability.

Complete Recovery Nutrition

Perfect balance of proteins, fats, and carbs for strong bodies and fast recovery.

A Living Food

Easily transformed into kefir, yogurt, clabber, butter, and other fermented foods that deepen its benefits.

Our Promise

We produce dairy that is:

• Safe

• Ethical

• Clean

• Transparent

• Single-source

• Raised with deep respect for land & animals

Every jar tells the story of a small Colorado farm doing things the right way — slowly, intentionally, and with a farmer’s heart.

Want to Try Cortez Creamery Milk?

Join our herd share and enjoy the cleanest, sweetest raw A2 milk in Southwest Colorado — delivered weekly to your home.

Your family deserves real milk.
We’d love to share ours with you.