Milk & Yogurt Containers, etc.

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Hi All,

I only joined this list a couple of days ago when I got Sally's book. I

searched the archives and didn't see anything related to my question

regarding milk containers. I have found two farmers with a couple of Jersey

cows each who are willing to give me raw milk for a $ 2.00 " donation " per

gallon. I need to supply the containers. Will some of you share what

containers you found most suitable? I am wondering about the glass gallon

containers at department stores with the spigot on the bottom. I think this

would be nice so as not to disturb the cream on the top, but am concerned

how easy and well the spigot itself can be cleaned.

I also want to make my own yogurt. Wal-Mart has an ideal one-quart

container. It's in with other stainless steel containers and the label on

the shelf says " SS " (I'm assuming this also means stainless steel.) The

label on the bottom of the container says " Made in Indonesia for Wal-Mart " .

My question is, can I be assured that this container IS stainless steel?

What do you all make your yogurt in?

My last question...what things should I know as far as safety before getting

milk from these farmers? I've asked about medications, feed, tb and

brucellosis tests. These farmers also use this milk for their own families.

Thanks,

Carmen

Fiber Friends & County Fiber Arts Guild

South Carolina