3. Making Butter And Cheese
Preserving milk used to be a very important task because the family cow usually produced more than the family could consume, and something had to be done before it started to spoil. Out of this dilemma came cheese and butter. By churning the excess milk into butter and aging cheese, dairy products could be used for longer periods of time becoming a staple in the average American household. This was a serious skill to have because it benefited the family immensely, especially during harsh winter months. The ability to make butter and cheese also opened up a business opportunity for anyone who knew how because buying butter was expensive and could turn a profit if done right.