Having zero cow experience prior to purchasing our first milk cow in 2022, we were excited to hear that there was such a thing as a mini dairy cow! That excitement was quickly dampened by the fact that reputable breeders are few and far between. After deciding on Purebred Mini Jerseys for our personal needs, we quickly found the Purebred Mini Jersey Society and connected with one of the breeders and board members.
Author: Sarah Burton, MSN, RN, PMJS Board of Directors, Sabbaticus Farm, TN
Sarah is the herd manager on their newly established A2/A2 micro dairy, Sabbaticus Farm, in McMinnville, TN. Her husband and farm manager, Matt, along with their two young children, are all about raw milk, real food, and making use of God’s bounty for medicinal purposes. Their priority is to farm sustainably while regenerating the land through rotational grazing. Sarah is a Registered Nurse, with a Master’s degree in Nursing Informatics. She runs the public-facing aspect of the family farm business and handles most of the animal husbandry decisions.