The operations of Beaver Meadow Farms and Natural Pastures Beef have now come to an end, but their history remains deeply connected to the beginnings of Natural Pastures Cheese Company, the Smith family, and generations of farming in the Comox Valley. Natural Pastures Cheese Company no longer sells beef along side our cheese, in our […]
Vancouver Guardian Article Feb 9, 2026
A Peek Behind the Scenes at Natural Pastures We’re excited to share a recent feature from the Vancouver Guardian that gives a behind-the-scenes look at what we do at Natural Pastures Cheese Company — and more importantly, how we do it as a team. While Anyssa was the one interviewed, the story really belongs to […]
A1 or A2 – what to do? What milk is best for you?
When milk doesn’t agree with you, cheese might be a different story We hear it in the cheese shop: “I love cheese, but dairy doesn’t always agree with me.” Sometimes people have stopped eating it altogether. Others find they can enjoy an aged cheese but struggle with a glass of milk. It can be confusing, […]
Cultured Butter: Old-World Craft, Modern Kitchen Wisdom
Butter is one of the most quietly powerful ingredients in the kitchen. A small amount can completely change a dish—softening acidity, carrying aroma, and adding a sense of comfort that few other foods can replicate. When butter is well made, it doesn’t shout. It simply belongs. The cultured butter we make in the European tradition […]