OUR MISSION, as a multigenerational Florida dairy farming family, is to pledge producing superior quality, wholesome, farm fresh dairy products from healthy cows. We are committed to environmentally sustainable practices using state-of-the-art methods and to the promotion of educating the public on dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of "natures perfect food" - MILK!
Our family has been milking cows in Manatee County, Florida since 1973. Cameron, Farren and Jerry Dakin own the three remaining dairy farms in the County, and are amongst the fewer than 150 dairies remaining in Florida.
Milk from a fresh grass diet contains CLA's - nature's own cancer inhibitor, enhanced levels of "healthy fats", natural digestive benefits, the best source of natural beta-carotene AND a naturally fresh sweet taste.
In 2008 we designed and added a farm tour path, a farm fun play area under our incredibly gorgeous oak hammock, and a milk bottling facility which opened in March of 2009. Dakin Dairy Farms is the only milk bottler in Florida that can offer the rare treat of experiencing fresh milk 100% produced and bottled right on the farm.
Come “support your local farmer” and enjoy a 45 minute most informative tour of our dairy. Watch the cows being milked, and follow the milk trail into the Milk Plant where you will see the process of pasteurization and the bottling of our own "Farm Fresh" milk. You may also take a hayride a little deeper into the farm to complete your “farm experience”. It’s a really awesome tour with top shelf tour guides. Visit our FARM TOURS page for season dates & times.
Keep visiting our Website for updates on our next product launchings of drinkable yogurt and cheese, made right here at Dakin Dairy Farms.
Spend some time in our Farm Market where gifts & products, such as Honey harvested from local bees, can be found or just relax and enjoy a bowl of ice cream.
