Aidan Farrar, 15, gives some attention to the herd at the family farm in Appleton. The Farrars own ME Water Buffalo Company, where parents Brian and Jessica and their three children raise the animals for meat, dairy and other products.

Brian Farrar says the animals are more friendly and more curious than other cattle.

Jessica Farrar, who started ME Water Buffalo Company with her husband, Brian, sells her products at the Union farmer's market on Fridays.

Brian Farrar greets Olive, one of the family's water buffalo.

Aidan gets a ride on a water buffalo in a field at the family farm.

Aislinn Farrar, 12, arranges cheese and yogurt products while helping her mother set up at the Union farmer's market.

Bonita is one of the herd of water buffalo raised by the Farrars.

In addition to meat products, the Farrars also produce yogurt and cheese products from their animals, including Aislinn cheese, named after their daughter, whose name in Gaelic means "a dream."

Brian waves to a passing motorist while visiting the herd at the farm in Appleton.

Brian pets Olive, whose back is caked with mud from the fields.

Jessica talks with potential customers at the Union farmer's market.