Dairy Products - Kilgus Farmstead

At Kilgus Farmstead, we exclusively bottle milk from Jersey dairy cows raised with our own home-grown crops. With our herd and on-farm bottling plant situated on the same property, we maintain maximum control over the entire process, guaranteeing our customers the safest, freshest, and highest-quality milk year-round.

Kilgus Farmstead Dairy Products are…

Crafted from All-Jersey® the Queen of Quality® cow milk, known for its rich flavor, high protein, high calcium levels, and A2.
Seasonally pasture-grazed cows, reflecting our commitment to a health-conscious, sustainable farming approach.
Creamline® milk, non-homogenized for natuåral cream rise, reminiscent of traditional delivery methods.
Available as pasteurized or raw milk (unpasteurized)
Locally produced on our central Illinois family farm, bottled on-site, and delivered fresh within a 150-mile radius.
Thoughtfully packaged in UV-resistant plastic bottles for extended shelf life and preservation of essential nutrients.
Hormone-free milk from cows never treated with rBST or synthetic growth hormones.

Milk Products 🥛

~ Milk — Whole, 2%, Skim, and Chocolate (2%) ~

pasteurized & non-homogenized
sold in one-gallon, half-gallon, or pint jugs

~ Raw Milk ~

full-fat whole, unpasteurized milk
sold in one-gallon and half-gallon jugs
Kilgus Farmstead Country Store PICKUP ONLY. Illinois law requires that raw milk purchases be made at the farm where it is produced.
Notice from Illinois Department of Public Health: Raw milk has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.

Raw Milk Update – 12/2/2025

Raw milk sales at Kilgus Farmstead remain temporarily suspended. We are continuing to work closely with state officials to complete all required testing before raw milk can be offered again.

Every cow in our milking herd has now been tested individually. A few cows produced a positive result. They have been removed from our herd and relocated either back to their original farms or sold.

To resume raw milk sales, we must receive three consecutive negative milk tests on our bulk tank sample. Each test can take up to one week to process. We are currently waiting on this first sample to be taken by IDPH for testing. Based on this timeline, raw milk could possibly be available again in approximately 2-3 weeks, but will depend on test outcomes.

We will share updates here as soon as new information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Raw Milk Update – 11/21/2025

Unfortunately, our raw milk license has been temporarily suspended.

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Kilgus Farmstead is working with the Illinois Department of Public Health to investigate illnesses of Campylobacter that occurred following the consumption of raw milk purchased from Kilgus Farmstead between October 10, 2025 and November 20, 2025. We urge you to please toss any remaining raw milk purchased from Kilgus.

IDPH is asking persons who consumed raw milk from Kilgus Farmstead during this timeframe to complete this survey whether you became ill or not. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete and includes questions about symptoms, illness onset, doctor’s visits, and raw milk consumed. This information will help us to try and understand what happened to cause illnesses. All information provided is confidential and is for public health use only. You can also access the survey here:
https://redcap.link/RawMilk.

Please note: All Kilgus Farmstead pasteurized products including Whole, 2%, Skim, and Chocolate Milk, Egg Nog, Heavy Cream, and Half & Half are safe to consume. Pasteurization is a heat treatment process that kills harmful bacteria such as Campylobacter.”

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We are fully cooperating with state and federal health officials as they investigate this situation and have supplied complete records and milk samples for independent testing.

Our family remains committed to transparency, safety, and the highest standards of milk handling and sanitation. We will continue to share verified updates here as they become available.

Thank you for your continued trust and support of our farm!

~ The Kilgus Family & Team

~ Heavy Cream and Half & Half ~

pasteurized & non-homogenized
sold in half-gallon and pint jugs

~ Ice Cream Mix ~

sold in one-gallon containers
special order only: contact us for details

Additional Dairy Products

~ Buttermilk, Sour Cream, & Yogurt ~

Through partnerships, we also offer whole milk, 100% Jersey dairy buttermilk, sour cream, and a variety of yogurts.

These fine dairy products are sourced with Kilgus Farmstead milk/cream and then produced by our good friends at Deerland Dairy (Freeport, IL.)

Here are the products and flavors we’re excited to be offering you:

Deerland Dairy Buttermilk is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for making classic buttermilk pancakes or buttermilk ranch dressing.

Deerland Dairy Sour Cream is rich, thick, flavorful, and smooth with just the right amount of tanginess. The sour cream is “cup-set” using CO2 to create a “puffed up” foil. The CO2 is a natural preservative and gives the sour cream a great shelf life. All-Jersey, all natural!

Deerland Dairy Yogurt is a traditional American-style yogurt, sweet and deliciously creamy. With cream on the top, it contains no preservatives. Available in plain, vanilla, strawberry, and blueberry