The milk on our farm comes from happy Jersey cows who enjoy fresh grass and greens every day. Their milk is rich, creamy, and full of vitamins and protein which, being unprocessed, you can actually assimilate! The milk is available only through our “herd share” program. You actually purchase and own a share in our herd of cows which we board and care for on your behalf.
Questions about the purchase of a Herd Share.
- Why do I need to purchase a share of a herd/cow to drink Raw Milk?
It is against Virginia law to buy and sell Raw Milk. You are only allowed to drink milk from your own cow. The great benefit of owning your own cow is drinking the milk. Many people don’t have the land or don’t want the work of boarding their own cow. We offer to board cows for our customers. We take care of them, milk them, and put the milk in a refrigerator for owner/customer pick up. So when you drink the milk, it literally comes from your share of the herd/cow.
- Do I have to pay for a whole cow?
No, we offer shares of our small herd of cows. This way one can buy one or more shares depending on the needs of an individual or family. One share in the herd will result in one gallon of milk per week, a half share would be ½ gallon per week etc.
- How much is a share in the herd?
Each share in the herd requires a one-time fee of $100, paid at the signing of the contract purchase of additional shares is $50.
- What are the ongoing boarding fees?
The cost to board one share of the herd is $12 a week paid at the beginning of each month or quarterly. If milk is being delivered to one of our drop sites there is an additional delivery fee of $2.50 / week.
- How do I transport the milk?
Your milk can come in glass jars or plastic jugs.
The milk is put into ½-gallon glass jars. When the customer has finished their milk they clean their jars and lids and bring them when they pick up the next week’s milk. There they pick up their new milk and leave the clean jars for the following week’s milk. We provide ½-gallon glass jars with easy-to-clean lids at a basic cost.
- How are the jars cleaned?
The shareholder is responsible for cleaning their own jars, If not cleaned well, there will be a smell and off-taste when the new milk is put in.
- How long will the milk last?
The shareholder should transport the milk in a cooler and keep it refrigerated at all times. This will ensure a good 7 – 10 days of fresh milk. Even after that time, the milk will just begin to curdle and is great to make soft cheeses or sour cream.
- How do I sign up?
The best way is to set up a time to come out to the farm or to meet us at a location to finalize details, sign a contract, and receive your first share of milk. Contact us by e-mail or phone to finalize details
- Do I have to come out to the farm each week to pick up my milk? As a shareholder, you are responsible for getting you milk each week. We do have several delivery options but prefer you to pick them up on the farm.
- Delivery Options?
We now deliver to Lynchburg and Roanoke. Delivery can be done in Recyclable plastic gallon jugs or glass jars.
Lynchburg Downtown, Wyndhurst, Home Deliveries: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
Roanoke: Tuesday
West Lake: Tuesdays.
Danville: Wednesday
*All Deliveries include a weekly delivery fee
Please contact us if you have any more questions or to move forward.