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On the morning of August 5th, 2014 the black and white beauties walked through the milking parlor for the last time at Hillside Farm.  As I watched them walk up the steep hill to the new barn, I felt every step forward pull at my heartstrings.  It had been a long climb to get to this day. As the cows arrived at the barn, along with all of our extra help for the day, I felt my heart beat…