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"I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle,

and you will eat and be satisfied." -Deuteronomy 11:15  

 

 

 

 

About Our Cow Sharing Program
 

 

 

 THE INDIANA COWSHARE ASSOCIATION

 THE LAW IN INDIANA

 

Each person/family must purchase a share of one of our cows. in order to drink fresh milk in Indiana. The cost of this share is a one time fee of $75.00. There is also an annual $24.00 non refundable fee per share for the purchase of one years worth of plastic jugs.  Now that you own part of this cow, we will charge you a boarding fee for the care of your cow. This fee has been set at $24.00 per month during summer months (April through October) and $32.00 each month throughout the winter months, while we are feeding hay (Usually November through March). 

You are entitled to obtain 4 gallons of milk per month for each share you own.   You must come to our farm to collect your milk, or you can work out an arrangement for another share owner to pick up your milk for you, we do not deliver milk. Call us for more details or see our FAQ page

At this time, we are accepting names on a waiting list. When we have enough shares to purchase another cow we will contact you and you will be required to sign a contract for the boarding of your cow and you will receive a bill of sale. You may sell or trade your shares but we do not give refunds on your shares.


THE LAW IN INDIANA
The laws of Indiana clearly state that "every particle of milk or a milk product that is offered for sale, sold, delivered, or possessed with the intent to sell or deliver to a consumer be pasteurized" IC 15-2.1-23-1 and IC 15-2.1-23-8.5(a).  According to Indiana code 15-2.1-2-47 the term "sale" in the dairy stature includes leases, trades, donations, barters, or any other exchanges.  Please understand that the milk that you obtain from your cow can in no way be sold or distributed under any circumstance!

BILLING
We will not be able to accept cash payments as you collect your milk. We are required to fill out a monthly boarding report for each person/family, and your boarding invoice will serve as your receipt.  You will be asked to enter the amount of gallons you are taking on a chart we will have in the milk house. At the end of the month the total amount of milk you obtained will be kept to enable  the Association to keep tract of milk obtained for the herd. You will find a boarding invoice in your file on the first of each month. On your next visit to the farm you can pay your boarding fee, or you can mail your payment to us.  For those of you that will be having someone else pick up your milk for you - your "pickup" person will be asked to mark off how many gallons they are picking up for you.


BE AN EDUCATED CONSUMER
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 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.

 

 

 



 

 

 

 
     

 

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