Fairview farm is adored by locals and visitors alike. The Paarl-based business is renowned not only for its impeccable wine and cheese, but the iconic goats that roam the property. In fact, with a castle of their very own, some of the goats are the centrepiece of the main entrance.
Admittedly, you can smell them before you see them, but it all forms part of the Fairview charm. Adding to its vast cheese range is a brand new, CBD-infused offering (made with goats milk, of course). How one infuses goats milk with CBD is an interesting tale. A tale that the farm shared on its Facebook page today, 1 April 2022.
Here’s what Fairview wrote:
History has proved that goats are inquisitive, curious and adventurous creatures and these traits have led to a few remarkable discoveries! Take the legend of the Ethiopian goat herd that discovered the coffee bean. Legend has it that their shepherd noticed that, after eating berries from a certain tree, his goats became incredibly energetic and did not want to sleep at night. The rest, as they say, is history.
Fairview’s famous goat herd have long been known for their mischievous behaviour and their latest antics are sure to become the stuff of legend in the Winelands…
After attaining a grower’s license from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) at the back end of 2021, Fairview prepared and planted a 2ha field with cannabis sativa. The majority of the yield was to be exported and utilised in the production of various medicinal marijuana products. Enter the Fairview goat herd…
Early one morning the herd of milking goats escaped from their paddock and made their way to the hidden cannabis plantation. They grazed excessively and within a few hours, the once thriving 2ha cannabis field, had essentially disappeared! All that remained was the goat herd, half of which were sleeping amongst the carnage and the rest visibly perplexed and moving at a fraction of their usual, fun & frantic pace.
The goats were found shortly before the afternoon milking and were, with considerable effort, able to be milked. Upon analysis it was found that the milk contained surprisingly high counts of both THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid, and CBD. Further research showed that the reason for the high levels shown was because CBD binds well with the amino acids found in goats’ milk and THC cannabinoids in turn attach themselves to the smaller fat globules found in the milk. Once attached, the cannabinoids become concentrated, heightening the chemical composition and increasing the psychoactive effect when consumed.
As luck would have it, a loophole in the legislation governing dairy production allows Fairview to produce products from the cannabis infused goats’ milk! Currently, no legislation exists that makes clear reference to the infusion of cannabis brought about by a natural process, namely an animal consuming the plant before excreting milk.
Fairview owner Charles Back is delighted at the spot of luck and excited to venture into the world of edible cannabis products! “This is an entirely new frontier for me personally and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Our first product to go to market is a camembert called Muncheese, rich in both CBD and THC, which is now available for pre order. Soon it will be readily available in our Tasting Room and Medicinal Marijuana Dispensaries.”
Side effects of consuming the cheese include lowered pain, lowered anxiety, increased sense of humour and colourful hallucinations. Consume in moderation. 1 x 25g serving is equal to 3 puffs of a mild sativa joint. Do not consume before operating heavy machinery.
“The next step will be introducing cannabis into the diets of our sheep, pigs and Red Angus cattle herd here on the farm. Not only does the plant grow year round and provide essential nutrients for our animals, but we’re hoping that other CBD & THC products will become possible. Who knows, soon you may be able to order a steak with a groovy kick or some psychedelic bacon and eggs right here in the Goatshed!”
If you’r interested in ordering Fairview’s “Muncheese”, you’ll find it on their website under the ‘April Fools’ Category.
Gotcha! Happy April Fools Day, Cape {town} Etc family.
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Picture: Fairview / Facebook
