New Mills River Jersey dairy starts on old farmland
Bradley Johnston, third generation dairyman, launches a 35 acre Mills River dairy next to the town hall. He buys 30 Jersey cows from Biltmore Farms and plans to grow to about 60. Cattle graze on three paddocks with underground irrigation drawing from Mills River. wells supply drinking water. Johnston markets milk through the family Creamery and labels it RBGH free with DNA tested A2 potential.