The Carter and Stevens Farm in Barre, MA has taken a novel approach to dairy farming.
Why not use beer to augment the milk check?
The Stone Cow features a sought-after weekend barbecue that is first-come, first-serve, very popular and giving the dairy farm a needed lift.
Seems to be working wonderfully as Sean DuBois, the son-in-law with the penchant for making homebrew, reports that sales are strong and the brewery initiative is committed to the support and continuation of the bovine side.