06/01/2026
🥛 June is Dairy Month... but did you know dairy doesn't just come from cows?
At Leaning Post Acres, our dairy stars are goats! 🐐
Goat milk has been consumed around the world for thousands of years and is one of the most widely consumed dairy products on the planet.
A few fun dairy goat facts:
🐐 A healthy dairy doe can produce milk for 8–10 months after having kids.
🥛 Goat milk naturally contains smaller fat globules than cow milk, which is one reason some people find it easier to digest.
🌎 More families worldwide drink goat milk than any other type of milk.
🍼 Dairy goats have been providing milk, cheese, soap ingredients, and other products for homesteads for generations.
💙 A dairy goat's udder can hold several pounds of milk, and some high-producing does can make over a gallon of milk per day!
One of our favorite things about dairy goats is how intelligent and personable they are. They aren't just livestock—they become part of the family. Many of our goats know their names, come running when called, and happily follow us around the farm looking for snacks and attention.
This Dairy Month, take a moment to appreciate the animals that help feed families, teach valuable homesteading skills, and connect us to where our food comes from.
Have you ever milked a goat or tried goat milk products? Tell us below! 👇🐐🥛
