Pioneer Pastures Lactose Free A2 Whole Milk - 59 fl oz

A: Yes. This milk contains casein, specifically the A2 type of beta-casein protein. Because it’s real dairy milk, it naturally includes both casein and whey proteins.

A: Thanks for your question! Our cows are fed a GMO-free diet, and we’ve recently received our official non-GMO certification—so you can feel confident in that standard.

A: hile we are not formally certified non-GMO, we do use non-GMO feed across our farms and are incredibly intentional about every ingredient and sourcing decision we make. Cows themselves are not genetically modified, and our milk comes from A2 cows raised on farms that emphasize animal nutrition, soil health, and sustainability. For us, certifications are just one piece of the puzzle. What matters most is how our milk is actually produced. Our protein shakes are made with ultra-filtered A2 milk, no added protein powders, no artificial sweeteners, no seed oils, and no preservatives. We believe transparency and thoughtful sourcing matter more than checking boxes, and we’re always evaluating certifications that add real value and trust as we grow.

A: We always recommend checking with your doctor or pediatrician before introducing any new food or beverage to little ones, especially under age two. That said, our own kids (1, 3, and 5) love Pioneer Pastures and drink it every day. It’s real, clean milk made with A2 protein and no lactose — crafted to be gentle and nourishing for the whole family. Thanks so much for reaching out!

A: No—only A2 milk from A2 cows. We don’t blend with conventional (A1) milk, and the protein in our shakes comes solely from our A2 milk (no added protein powders).

A: See below for our animal nutrition; Each of our farms utilize a nutritionist to ensure maximum animal health. A producer and the nutritionist will work together to formulate specific rations that meet a cow’s need based on their age and stage of the lactation cycle. As you can image, with nearly 300 farms, there will be some variety farm-to-farm as far the formulation of those rations; especially once you factor in location within California and access to specific ingredients. The UC Davis CLEAR center did a study on what the California dairy cow eats that summarizes these diets quiet well and provides the average breakdown of forages, hays, grains, byproducts, and minerals & vitamins within a ration. Not only did our members participate in this study but given that all of our members are located and operate solely in California, we are confident that this study is the best representation of animal diets throughout our membership. It is worth noting the rate and diversity of agricultural byproducts within the animal feed found on our farms is unique to California. California is an agricultural powerhouse, surrounding our dairy farms are farming communities that provide over 400 specialty crops to the world. The Golden State Advantage to our cows is that not every fruit and vegetable makes it to the supermarket, and instead is “upcycled” into on-farm feed.