Our community has our backs and our hearts. We have been through tough times and we thank everyone who has helped our recovery efforts. The Farm Market is open! We are selling milk, ice cream, and various local products. Please feel free to visit and take home some delicious fresh milk!
WELCOME TO
DAKIN DAIRY FARMS
Sustainable farming since 1973.
OUR MISSION
As a multigenerational farming family, our mission is to produce superior quality, wholesome, farm-fresh dairy products from healthy cows using environmentally sustainable practices and state-of-the-art methods.
100% LOCALLY PRODUCED
Dakin Dairy Farms is proud to be a local, sustainable family dairy farm. And, one of the last remaining 150 dairy farms in Florida. Dakin Dairy Farms has been a vital business in the Manatee County community for over two decades. The Dakin family has been milking cows in Manatee County, Florida since 1973. We offer a variety of nutritious products, and our entire process is completed locally. From milking the cows to the production and bottling, it all takes place on our Manatee County farm.
Our farms are built on sustainable farming practices and prioritizing the health and diet of our cows. And we believe that the diet of our cows makes all the difference in our natural milk. Because of this, we strive to keep the process as organic as possible. In fact, our natural milk is kosher certified! The Dakin family dairy farm is proud to offer fresh delicious products, from our family to yours.
Our grass fed cows and sustainable farming practices have a major impact on our natural dairy products. Grass fed cows produce milk with more nutrients. Because of this, we prioritize the health and diet of our cows. By practicing sustainable farming methods, we are able to optimize the environment for our grass fed cows. This ensures that our cows are happy, healthy, and receiving every key nutrient they require. We believe this makes all the difference in our cows’ natural milk. Every Dakin Dairy product is healthy, rich, and packed with important vitamins and nutrients.
We are proud to offer a variety of dairy products. Our nutritious dairy products are naturally sweeter and richer than other dairy products. Since our grass fed cows produce tastier milk, every Dakin dairy product is even more delicious. We offer various natural milk products including whole milk, skim milk, chocolate milk and more. In addition to our natural milk, some of our products include cheese curds, heavy cream, half and half and more. Are you ready to taste the Dakin difference?
OUR MISSION
As a multigenerational farming family, our mission is to produce superior quality, wholesome, farm-fresh dairy products from healthy cows using environmentally sustainable practices and state-of-the-art methods.
Dakin Moofè at Dakin Dairy
Dakin Moofè at Dakin Dairy Farms offers the perfect spot to relax on our farm. Our incredible staff have prepared the best the farm has to offer. We have local ice cream and specialty milkshakes available all day.
We also have a selection of retail foods available, along with the best priced grass fed local milk around.
TAKE A TOUR
Our Dakin Farm Tours are some of the most unique family activities in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Take advantage of exploring a sustainable family dairy farm, right in Manatee County! Come along to an experience that creates lifelong memories. Bring the family and some friends to learn “Where Milk Comes From” and how milk travels from the cow to the bottle. Then, taste the difference of truly fresh Dakin milk!
Tour our Dakin Dairy Milk Parlor and see first-hand how a cow is milked. Next, see where we store our products. Then, follow the flow into the plant itself and learn about pasteurization, bottling, and cheese-making. Our farm tours are family activities that will create long lasting memories.
NEWS & Recipes
Meet the next generation of Dakin Dairy Farmers. Brothers Jason, Garrett, Grant, and Ethan Dakin are the new owners of the Dakin Dairy Farm in East Manatee County. In the Spring of 2024, the brothers bought the existing farm from their uncle, Jerry Dakin, when he decided to sell after 22 years. Farming is a […]
Manatee County Dairyman Named Florida Farmer of the Year Gainesville, Fla. – Local dairyman, Jerry Dakin, has received a prestigious honor for his business success and contributions to his community. Dakin was named Florida’s 2022 Farmer of the Year at the Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s annual meeting in Orlando on Oct. 28. As one of […]
