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Fairburn Farm—Cowichan Water Buffalo Dairy. Our water buffalo thrive on grass and haylage from our own property. During the 110-year history of Fairburn Farm, no pesticides or herbicides have been used on the land. No hormones or antibiotics are used in the farming of our animals. Limited milk products should be available in the fall of 2004.

Fairburn Farm has the only purebred herd of Bulgarian Murrah, the dairy water buffalo, in North America. Five percent of the world milk production is from water buffalo, although the volume per female is less than cows. As the herd increases, mozarella di bufala will be produced locally. Water buffalo meat products include a variety of sausages including salami, pepperoni, bratwurst, plus mince for burgers, roast, and steaks. Recipes are available. Water buffalo is pasture-raised and a naturally lean meat, mild flavored, low in cholesterol, and high in minerals.

At the moment, all products are available farm gate.Fairburn Farm offers farm stays and May to September Afternoon Teas on Sunday afternoons, by reservation. Come and meet the water buffalo.