Raw Milk Herd Share

Our Herd

We offer farm fresh raw milk through our Herd Share program, available locally, in Bulverde, TX. Our herd includes Buttercup. She is a Registered A2A2 Jersey. She calved in March 2022. Birdie, her calf, is also a Registered A2A2 Jersey. We plan to breed Buttercup in January 2024, for a Fall 2024 calving. She will be dried off two months prior to that calving. Birdie will be bred in July 2024, for a Spring 2025 calving. They graze grass pasture and we substitute with fresh, local coastal hay when grass is not available due to Winter or drought. We also feed a freshly milled Certified Organic Dairy Ration from Coyote Creek in Elgin, TX.

Herd Share Monthly Boarding/Feed Fee Pay HERE

A2A2 and Raw Milk Benefits

A2/A2 milk contains 100% beta-casein protein, whereas most cows in the US produce a mix of A1 and A2 proteins. A2/A2 milk can be easier to digest, as it aligns with what we were born to drink, as human milk contains strictly A2/A2 proteins.

Proteins — The majority of milk proteins are made of casein, which may help maintain healthy blood pressure and increase the absorption of minerals.
Probiotics — Raw milk is rich in healthy bacteria that can benefit your digestive system.
Omega 3 — Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are omega-3 fatty acids found in milk. This type of milk also has a better omega 3 to 6 ratio than pasteurized milk. Research has discovered that raw milk contains 62% more omega-3 fats and 25% fewer omega-6 fats compared to conventional milk.
Calcium — Milk is one of the most well-known sources of calcium, a mineral that may help promote stronger bones and teeth. Furthermore, calcium from cow's milk is easily absorbed by your body.
Assorted vitamins and minerals — Raw milk contains vitamins A, B, C, D and E along with minerals such magnesium, phosphorus and iron, all of which may help enhance your health.

Raw Milk vs Pasteurized Milk

Raw, unpasteurized milk is derived from cows that are raised in an open pasture, free from herbicides and other toxic chemicals that can negatively affect the final product. The appearance of grass fed organic milk is quite different — it usually has a yellowish color, as opposed to the pure white appearance that most people are familiar with. This coloration comes from the carotenoids in the grass that cows eat.

On the other hand, pasteurized milk means that the liquid has undergone pasteurization, a heating process named after Louis Pasteur. While working as a professor and dean at the University of Lille in 1862, he spent his free time figuring out how to prevent alcoholic beverages from turning sour due to the invasion of bacteria. Eventually, his experiments were a success and the method was adopted to fit the milk industry.

In theory, pasteurization may seem beneficial, but it actually reduces the quality of milk. It also destroys the naturally occurring lactic acid bacilli that can benefit your digestive system. As a result, the process creates a blank slate where harmful bacteria can proliferate, causing digestive problems when consumed. The Raw Milk Institute lists a number of negative effects that pasteurization has on milk:

Reduces the bioavailability of calcium
Reduces vitamins A, B complex, C and E, as well as minerals like copper and iron
Destroys beta-lactoglobulin, thereby decreasing intestinal absorption of vitamins A and D
Renders beneficial enzymes, including anti-inflammatory alkaline phosphatase, inactivate

How much is a Herd Share?

Your initial Bill of Sale is $50 per share. Monthly boarding and feed fee is $40/month. You may sell your share(s) back to the farm OR the farmer can can buy back the shares at any time with 30 days notice, for the full price ($50 per share) minus a $10 processing fee per share. 1 Share = 1 gallon of milk/ weekly for 4 weeks. 2 Shares = 2 gallons of milk/weekly for 4 weeks. We provide the milk in glass 1/2 Gallon jars. There is a $15 fee for every jar not returned.