Looking for Raw Milk in the Des Moines area?

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Simply Living Homestead

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EGGS

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YOGURT

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CREAM

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BUTTER

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MILK * EGGS * YOGURT * CREAM * BUTTER *

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Fresh Raw Milk, Straight From Our Farm

Dedicated Milk Pick-up

We only have a small amount each week. When you sign up, you’ll get on the Loyalty list and have a dedicated pick up each week.

We follow Iowa’s raw milk laws. That means we test regularly, keep everything clean, and handle your milk with care.

At Simply Living Homestead, we keep things simple. Our raw milk comes straight from our family farm, just the way nature made it—fresh, clean, and full of flavor. No pasteurizing. No middlemen. Just real milk from healthy cows.

Why Choose Our Raw Milk?

Know Your Farmer

I’m Amanda Carlin, and I run Simply Living Homestead with my family. We’re honest, hardworking folks who care about food, farming, and people.

We milk 5 cows, take good care of them, and focus on quality over quantity. That means better milk for you—and animals that are treated right.

Simple Pricing

$8 for a gallon, $4 for a half.

That’s it.

You pick it up fresh from the farm.

Guaranteed Freshness

Our milk is thick, rich, and straight from the cow. It hasn’t been processed or watered down. You’ll taste the difference right away.

If your milk spoils before 5 days from pickup, we’ll replace it or refund you. That’s our promise.

What Makes Us Different?

This isn’t a big operation. We’re not in it for fast growth or shortcuts. We care about:

Honesty – We’ll answer your questions and show you how we do things.

Community – Our customers are folks who care about food, family, and doing things the old-fashioned way.
Tradition – We believe in keeping things real. No fancy processing, no cutting corners—just real food like our grandparents had.

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FAQ

Raw milk is milk that hasn't been pasteurized or homogenized. It's straight from the cow, filtered, cooled, and bottled.
Raw milk can be safe when handled properly. We follow strict cleanliness and testing protocols to ensure safety.
Cleanliness begins as the cow, where their udder is thoroughly cleaned with warn soapy water.
We sanitize all equipment, filter the milk immediately, and cool it quickly to below 45°F, as required by Iowa law.
Properly stored in the fridge (Under 40*F), raw milk stays fresh for about 10–14 days.
No, our milk is ready to drink as is.
Pasteurization is the act of heating milk to sterilization. It is not necessary to pasteurize our milk, but is considered an extra layer of safety if you chose to. Pasteurization does kill off the beneficial bacterias in the milk.
Many families do, but it's a personal choice.
It's rich, creamy, and has a fuller flavor than store-bought milk. Many people report it to be sweeter than store bought milk as well.
Our milk has a good cream layer on top, which you can skim off or shake in. It is about 1/8th to 1/4th of the total amount of milk.
No, we only offer whole raw milk.
You'll pick it up at our farm. Pick-up is self serve after the first pick up, returning the clean jar each time you come.
We have opening on all days of the week.
Pick-up days are scheduled based on availability.
We are located in Iowa, on the west side of Des Moines.
Dallas Center is our town.
Address: 23146 240th St. Dallas Center IA 50063
No, you do not need to bring your own jars. We provide clean glass jars for your milk. You need to bring them back washed and dried.
Yes, we sanitize and reuse all of our jars.
Yes, we welcome visitors by appointment.
We have 5 milk cows and 8 calves/steers
Our cows graze on pasture and receive supplemental hay.
They also receive a grain ration during milking time.
We avoid hormones and only use antibiotics if medically necessary.
Please let us know as soon as possible. You will owe us for any missed pick ups.
Yes, you may skip your week if you give us a 24hr notice.
Currently, we do not offer delivery.
Yes, but please ensure they understand it's raw milk.
No, resale is not permitted under Iowa law.
Yes, we conduct monthly bacterial testing as required by law.
We have dairy products such as yogurt, butter and cottage cheese.
We also offer farm-fresh eggs and seasonal produce.
See all our products here.
Yes, if your milk spoils within 5 days, we'll replace or refund it. We do not refund for any other reason.
If it smells sour or tastes off within 5 days, contact us for a replacement.
No, you can set up a recurring order or order as needed.
Yes, But
We recommend signing up to ensure availability.
While not certified organic, we follow natural and sustainable farming practices.
Our grain is GMO free but not organic
We use a small-scale milking machine for efficiency and cleanliness.
We have a mix of Jersey and Holstein cows known for rich milk.
Yes, you can freeze raw milk. After thawing, the cream may separate slightly, but a good shake will mix it back in.
No, we do not ship raw milk.
We accept cash, check, or Venmo payments at pickup.

Our Subscriptions are CLOSED