Frequently Asked Questions
Membership to the PMA is required to obtain your membership benefit. Membership protects our constitutional right to obtain nourishment in the way we see fit as private individuals.
It's a little more than just semantics, really. We could have called it Renegade Enterprises or Pedersen Ventures, but we opted to go with Renegade Ministries because our mission is to serve others.
Nope. Nope and Nope. We decided on this model because it fits OUR goal for our family We want to get to know you and we will pray for you if you request it, but mostly we prefer to LIVE it, not talk it. Keep in mind, we aren't perfect, though!
We'd like to get to know you! When you reach out to us, we will ask you for your name, address, email and phone number (on the membership documents) and we will talk to you about how to sign up for your membership benefits.
Yes you can! You and the other person just need to be members.
Yes. You just can not resale or sell in the public. Everything must remain between private individuals within The Association's membership framework.
All of our cows are A2A2. A good percentage of our cows are also kappa casein BB, which garners a higher cheese yield and makes the milk less-allergenic to those allergic to the kappa casein instead of beta casein.
All of our cows are tested annually for TB and Brucellosis. We also test for Johnes. Everyone is negative.
We milk with a milking machine that is sanitized before after each milking. We use an iodine spray after we've cleaned the teats and udders to sanitize more thoroughly. Jars are also sanitized.
We test monthly with Udder Health for pathogens. We are working with RAWMI to develop a consistent testing routine with an on-the-farm lab.
We are NOT certified organic. We feed good quality hay and grain and treat naturally first if there are health concerns (a healthy diet for the cows prevents many problems). We would like the ability to treat our cows with antibiotics should they need it after we have tried all natural avenues. Perhaps "going organic" is something we will consider in the future.
We believe in producing a good product with consistent routines. We are seeking certification with RAWMI.
Yes, but please schedule an appointment.
That is Florence, or "Flo" or "J.Lo" as she is sometimes called. She is Gretchen's favorite cow. She is A2A2, kappa casein BB and beta lactoglobulin AB.
Yes! Wednesday's are on the farm pickup days. Please contact us for further information.
Yes you can! Gather some people and determine how much "benefit" you will be wanting weekly and we will see if we can make that happen!
Beef and non-GMO, free-range eggs are through our public entity, Pedersen Family ranch. It is dependent upon availability, market price. It is grass-fed nd grain or grass finished. No anti-biotics or hormones are used to promote growth (only used if the animal is sick and in need).
A Membership is a $20 lifetime fee. Click the "join the PMA" button to become a member! The cost of membership dues with the benefits provided are only available to private members.
No. We let calves be with mama's for 24 hours and then they go to a nurse cow. If no nurse cow is available right away, we bottle feed with mother's milk.
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