IPSWICH The Jersey cow, known for producing milk with higher protein, calcium and fat content than other breeds, was introduced to America by the Appleton family.
Now the public can purchase milk from Appleton Farms’ herd of Jerseys at the historic, 1,000 acre farm off Route 1A on the Hamilton/Ipswich line.
The farm began selling milk to the public last month and recently finished construction of a small retail store, stocked with milk and eggs from the farm and honey, meat and other products from other local producers.
Established in 1636, Appleton Farms is the oldest continually operating farm in the United States. The property is now managed by the nonprofit Trustees of Reservations, who were deeded the property by the Appleton family in 1998.
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