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The vegan experiment goes well - mostly because it’s not really veganism at this point. I’m still enjoying the occasional item that I’d purchased before last week, and I’ve resolved that if I can find what I consider to be “cruelty free” dairy products and eggs, I’ll enjoy them without worry - cows give milk, and chickens lay eggs. I just want them to be treated well. All of this leads me to a question, one I hope you can answer:

Are there any cruelty free dairies in Southern California?

I’ve found some indication that they may exist - American Humane has a list of “Certified Free Farmed™ Producers” - farms and dairies that produce milk, eggs and meat from animals that are treated well, and to their standards. The list is not long, however, and I don’t know if I can get any of the NorCal products down here.

I’d be happy with a very small but local company to buy butter and milk from, even at a premium - butter freezes, and I’ll only need milk occasionally. Eggs I think I’ll be able to find at farmer’s markets - there’s usually one or two egg guys, I just have to find out how their chickens are treated. Your fellow readers (and this writer) appreciate any help you can give.

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