Raw Milk Herd Share
You can not buy or sell raw milk (unprocessed) in the state of Virginia, it is illegal. But if you own the cow, it is not illegal to drink the fresh raw milk that comes from it! Fitrah Farms does not sell raw milk, we sell herd shares and shareholders become part owners of our herd of cows. By purchasing a share of our herd you are actually receiving milk from your own cows. Fitrah Farms will perform a service for you by caring for, feeding, giving water, milking your cow, and at any time you may visit your cow. The biggest benefit you get from this is by using the milk from your herd share. You can buy as many shares as available, and use your milk in any way you find worthwhile, which is called HERD SHARING. Thousands of people in Virginia are using this 100% lawful method to acquire raw milk.
benefits of raw milk
Real Superfood
Raw milk contains greater digestibility nutrients than pasteurized milk, as well as a wide range of probiotics and beneficial enzymes that are known to have benefits to the gastrointestinal tract. and immune system
significant health benefits
Increased resistance to respiratory infections, asthma, allergies, eczema, and otitis, and eczema has been correlated to raw milk consumption. Studies have shown that children drinking raw milk had a greater aversion to disease, superior growth, and overall better health.
superior flavor
Full of fresh flavor with it's creamy texture once you drink raw milk it will be difficult to go back to the pasteurized stuff that is in stores. Like everything else that is fresh vs processed, Raw Milk will always taste better.
Flexible Options
Choose between Raw Milk, Cottage Cheese, Half-n-Half, Kefir, Yogurt, Cultured Butter, Cream Cheese, and Cheddar Cheese
100% grass fed cows
Our cows are 100% grass-fed without any grains. They feast on pasture grass and alfalfa. In the winter when there is no grass they eat high-quality hay. We do not use any chemical fertilizers on our pastures and grasses we use only natural . Our cows are never fed antibiotics nor hormones.
A2/A2 Proteins
If you are a person that is lactose-intolerant and have symptoms of bloating, gas and abdominal pain, A2/A2 milk can be the answer for you. We don’t use the commercial dairy cows, our Brown Swiss cows carry the A2/A2 beta-casein protein gene that has been shown to help people digest milk.
high butterfat
Our Brown Swiss dairy cows have an average protein content of 3.5% & fat content of 4.6% on average. This high fat content means the milk is excellent for use to make heavy cream, butter, ice-cream and cheeses. There are many yummy recipes out there that turns raw milk into pure deliciousness.
How does a Herd Share work?
It’s very simple how the herd share works – We do all the hard work – milking, grazing, doctoring, delivering etc. We do all this for a Boarding Fee of just $50.00 a month. It’s that simple.
At the onset, the Share-Holder pays a one-time, non-refundable $60 for a full (1) Herd-Share purchase. (1) Full share will provide the Share-holder with 1 gallon of raw milk on a weekly basis. Start up costs includes your Herd-Share purchase, first month boarding fee, and glass jars. After that you settle into the routine and the boarding Fee is due at the beginning of each month. You can cancel at anytime and your monthly boarding fee will be prorated. Half shares are also available.
Purchase Half Gallon Glass Jars from us
You will need (6) jars with lids and your name label for (1) Full Herd Share 0r (3) jars for a Half Herd Share.
- You will have (2) glass jars full of milk delivered to you
- When you return the (2) empty clean jars the following week, you will receive (2) more jars full of milk.
- This will be on rotation with you dropping off empty clean jars and picking up jars of milk.
- We will keep your extra set of (2) jars with us in the event you forget to bring back your used jars.
Glass milk bottles can keep your milk colder longer, glass also lacks the porous properties of other packaging materials, meaning that farm-fresh taste is locked in for longer.
Choose Share Amount
- Buy a one-time (1) Herd Share for $60. Your monthly Boarding Fee will be $50 which will get you (1) gallon of milk a week.
- Buy a one-time 1/2 Share for $30. Your monthly Boarding Fee will be $25 which will give you 1/2 gallon of milk a week.
- You can buy as many shares as are available. We may run out of additional shares so we will have a waitlist and notify customers once SHARES are again available.
You can cancel at anytime and we will refund you the prorated amount of your monthly boarding fees.
Weekly Delivery
If you already have CSA, monthly subscription ($50+), or other products that you are ordering ($50+), then you can add the Herd Share and qualify for Home Delivery ($2/mile). It’s free Delivery if you spend over $100. If you do not qualify for Home Delivery here are your other options:
- FREE local pick-up at the drop location nearest you. (Select location at checkout)
- FREE Fitrah Farms pick-up in Gordonsville, VA (just call ahead of time)
It is important to keep the milk at cold temperatures, so we ask that you keep a small cooler with ice outside your residence for home delivery. Things happen and you might not be home at the time of delivery.
Ready to give your family delicious halal food but not ready for a CSA Share? We have a selection of cuts that will fit your family needs whether it is chicken backs to make a bone broth, or chicken wings to host a party. We got you covered.