What is milk maid?

A milkmaid is a woman who works in a dairy farm or a dairy factory, mainly responsible for milking cows, goats or other animals, and processing the milk into various dairy products such as butter, cheese, yogurt, and cream. In traditional societies, milkmaids were considered an important part of the rural economy, providing fresh dairy products to communities. Milking was traditionally done by hand, but with the advent of modern technology, machines such as milking machines have been introduced in large scale dairy facilities. The job of a milkmaid requires physical strength and stamina, and the ability to work early mornings and late evenings. Today, the milkmaid is often depicted in children's books and fairy tales as a symbol of simple rural life and innocence.