What is a herd share and what are the benefits?
In the State of Oregon, it is illegal to deliver raw milk, to advertise that you have raw milk for sale, if selling raw milk from your farm, you cannot have more than 2 cows, 9 goats, and/or 9 sheep that are lactating for raw milk consumption purposes, and you cannot sell dairy products of any kind. These laws are restrictive and make it difficult for small local farm to support their community with fresh and local products.
A herd share is when you purchase a “share” or interest of a herd of milking cows, meat cows, goats, or sheep. You become a joint owner of the herd, and in exchange for paying a monthly boarding and care fee (price depending on your herd share level and what products you would like) you have a vested interest and get to enjoy the benefits knowing and seeing firsthand where your food is coming from. Herd shares are legal in Oregon and allow for small, local farms like Twisted Oak Farm to help support themselves and the community by supplying fresh, high-quality products to our friends and families. Not everyone has the time or space to raise their own cows for meat or dairy, this is why herd shares are vital for local sustainability and access to high-quality meat and dairy products.
Once you register, you will be sent a herd share agreement that outlines the details of buying into a herd share. You will need to review, acknowledge, and return this form prior to starting the herd share. Upon registration, you will also be granted access to herd share membership content within this site which includes viewing and purchasing available products. Depending on your interest you can register for one or more herd shares, and reserve your purchased products online. Become a Twisted Oak Farm Herd Share Member today!
