Herd Share Enrollment
A herd share means you own a small ownership interest in our herd. Because you are an owner,
you pay us to care for and maintain your share.
Step 1: Purchase ownership shares (one-time)
Choose how many ownership shares you want and select your pickup location
(ZOE Farms, Fairlawn, Lakewood, Northfield, etc.). Ownership shares are a one-time purchase.
Each share represents an ownership interest in the herd and provides one half gallon of
milk per week. You only purchase shares again if you want more milk.
Step 2: Monthly boarding and care
Each ownership share has a monthly boarding (care) fee. This fee covers daily animal care,
feed and pasture, milking and handling, and managing the return of your milk to you.
Boarding fees are the only recurring payment, and the number of boarding fees always
matches the number of ownership shares you own.
How many shares do I need?
- Half gallon per week: 1 ownership share and 1 monthly boarding fee
- One gallon per week: 2 ownership shares and 2 monthly boarding fees
- One and a half gallons per week: 3 ownership shares and 3 monthly boarding fees
New owners
On your first order, if the correct number of boarding fees is not added, we will add them
automatically so your ownership is properly maintained from the start.
In simple terms
- Ownership shares are a one-time purchase
- Boarding fees are the monthly maintenance of your ownership
- Milk is returned to you from your share
Once enrolled, no further setup is required; you will just need to pay monthly fees.
