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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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