HERDSHARE
What is a Herdshare?
Herdshares are the legal pathway to receiving raw milk in Michigan and other states. Herdshare boarding contracts are private agreements between individuals who collectively own the animals in a dairy herd and the farmer hired to manage that herd. When you purchase shares in a dairy herd and sign a boarding contract to pay for the care and management of your portion of the herd, you are entitled to receive a corresponding amount of the herd's milk production. Buying into a herdshare should not be done casually and requires an ongoing commitment to the herd, the farmer hired to manage the herd and the other shareholders.
How it Works
1) Take a tour of the farm to get to know our approach and meet the family. This peek behind the scenes will help you feel confident in becoming a member of our herdshare.
2) Get signed up! You’ll sign a contract, pay a $25 buy-in fee, and select your ideal herdshare size. Weekly auto-payments are set up through our online store.
3) Pick up your milk weekly at one of our four pickup locations. Add additional items to your weekly order in our online store.
Herdshare Pricing
Buy-In Fee: $25
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Half Share
$25/month
Half Gallon Weekly -
Whole Share
$50/month
One Gallon Weekly -
Two Whole Shares
$75/month
Two Gallons Weekly -
Three Whole Shares
$100/month
Three Gallons Weekly
Pickup Locations
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Hopkins
On the farm.
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday pick up2652 20th St, Hopkins MI
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Kalamazoo
From an easily accessible fridge in a member’s home.
Friday or Saturday pick up.Added $3.75 pick up fee
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Holland
From an easily accessible fridge in a member’s home.
Sunday or Monday pick upAdded $3.75 pick up fee
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Kentwood
Meet us in the Heritage Baptist Church parking lot.
Fridays 4:45pm - 5:30pmAdded $3.75 pick up fee
Important to Know
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We package our milk in glass bottles. Each family is responsible for keeping their bottle clean. If any jars are returned dirty, a cleaning fee will be charged.
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Yes, you can download the contract here.