What is a Herd Share?
In Tennessee, state law prohibits the direct retail sale of raw milk for human consumption at grocery stores or farm stands. However, there is a perfectly legal, safe, and increasingly popular alternative that thousands of families rely on: a herd share program.
If you aren't familiar with how a herd share works, the concept is actually quite simple:
🐄 True Farm Ownership
By purchasing a membership, you are buying an undivided interest in our dairy herd, making you a partial owner of our Jersey cows. Because you technically own a share of the herd, the milk they produce already belongs to you. It is a fully legal, state-recognized way to enjoy fresh, premium raw milk directly from the source.
🌾 All the Benefits, None of the Chores
The best part? You get all the incredible benefits of owning high-quality dairy cows without any of the early mornings, hard labor, or daily chores.
Instead, you simply pay a regular, ongoing "boarding fee" to Orchard House Creamery. This fee directly covers your share of the animals' premium feed, veterinary care, housing, and pasture maintenance. In return, we handle the daily farming, manage the herd's health, safely handle the milking, and deliver your fresh weekly share of milk right to your designated pickup location.
It’s the ultimate way to connect with a local farm and bring wholesome, raw dairy into your home!