local grass fed cow milk

there are various local milk providers in the new york state area.

these are two that natural frugal prefer:

http://www.ronnybrook.com/

http://www.milkthistlefarm.com/

they are both:
- local
- grass fed cow milk - much higher in nutrition
- sold in sustainable reusable clean glass, which can be returned directly to them, instead of plastic.
- non homogenized - for a naturally wholesome milk full of fat soluble nutrients in tact.
- pasteurized, raw milk would be more natural and nutritious, but is illegal in ny state.
- available at whole foods markets

ronnybrook has also been spotted at the key foods on grand st. and lorimer st. in williamsburg, brooklyn.
ronnybrook is definitely available at various nyc greenmarket farmers markets, and milk thistle supposedly is at some as well.

milk thistle every so slightly prcier because it is certified organic.
ronnybrook isn't, but also practices very humane and natural methods of animal care.

see their websites for more info.
see grass fed beef link for info on how much more natural and healthy it is for cows to eat grass instead of grain feed.

simply grazin' organic grass fed beef

100% grass fed organic beef from a whole foods market in the northeast US comes from this farm.

http://www.simplygrazin.com/

it's a better price per pound than any local farmers market grass fed beef i've seen, and when you buy it, it's wrapped mostly in paper instead of packaged in plastic.

they are about 60 miles from new york city.
buying local meat reduces shipping time, and fuel use on refrigerated trucks.
large producers of grass fed beef in south america have had rainforest land clear cut to make room for pastures.