Each person/family must purchase a share of one of our cows. in order to drink fresh milk in Tennessee. The cost of this share is a one time fee of $100.00. Now that you own part of this cow, we will charge you a boarding fee for the care and feeding of your cow. This fee has been set at 6.50 per gallon of milk you obtain from the herd. We test our milk daily for somatic cell presence and monthly for bacteria plate counts, somatic cell counts and butter fat levels. A delivery fee of $1.50 a gallon will apply if we deliver the milk to a drop off point. You are entitled to obtain 4 gallons of milk per month for each share you own. Since you are assuming the role of the government in the inspection process, it is important for you to inspect the farm where your milk is produced. For this reason we prefer for you to pick up your milk from our farm so that you can visit your cow and better understand the conditions in which your animal is being raised. However, for those who cannot make it to the farm weekly we will have pick up sites in Franklin, Spring Hill and Elmington Park for your convenience.  Everyone who desires to own a share of a cow on our site must sign a contract and must be present during a milking at least once a year. Call us for more details or see our FAQ page. At this time, we have 20 shares available.  When these shares are purchased we will maintain a waiting list.

Raw milk sales for human consumption are illegal. The state Department of Agriculture has interpreted "sale" to even cover giving away raw milk and raw milk products. In 2003, a state representative introduced a bill to legalize raw milk, but the Tennessee Senate Agricultural Committee voted the bill down and it never reached the floor of the legislature. Raw milk and raw milk product sales for pet consumption are legal, even though the state animal feed laws contain no specific provision about raw dairy products. Producers and sellers must obtain a commercial feed license from the state.

RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRIES CHAPTER 0080-3-2 REGULATION GOVERNING FLUID MILK AND FLUID MILK PRODUCTS 0080-3-2-.11 MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE SOLD.

ONLY GRADE A PASTEURIZED MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS SHALL BE SOLD TO THE FINAL CONSUMER, OR TO RESTAURANTS, SODA FOUNTAINS, GROCERY STORES, OR SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS.

Please research this decision carefully before you purchase a share in a cow. Research both sides of the issue and if you have any questions please feel free to email us and we will direct you as best we can.

A Living Food

Raw milk contains important enzymes that help you assimilate the nutrients in milk. These enzymes are the natural components that cause the milk to sour normally when certain bacteria are present.

Digestibility

Many nutritionists have reported digestive problems associated with processed milk. Pasteurized milk destroys the living enzymes that are necessary to assimilate the calcium, milk sugars and milk solids contained in milk. Homogenized milk no longer has fat particles sized as they naturally occur. Raw milk has all these essential enzymes and fat particles intact, assuring digestibility and assimilation.

Milk Quality

Anyone who has tasted the difference between processed milk and fresh raw milk needs no convincing. The full bodied, rich flavor of raw milk speaks for itself.