Raw Milk Herd Share Dairy
Welcome to Our Raw Milk Herd Share Program
At Rose n’ Thistle Farm, we believe in providing families with the purest, most nourishing milk straight from our Jerseys to your table. Our herd share program allows you to participate directly in the care and stewardship of our cows while enjoying the benefits of fresh, raw milk.
Our Jerseys are pasture-raised with love and milked once daily to ensure the highest quality and richness. Raw milk contains natural enzymes, beneficial bacteria, and nutrients that many modern processing methods destroy. We handle every step with prayerful care, trusting God to bless our efforts with good health and abundance.
When you join our herd share, you become part of our farm family. You’ll receive regular updates on your cow’s care and milk production, plus access to fresh milk that supports your family’s wellness naturally and wholesomely. Whether you’re new to raw milk or have long cherished its benefits, we welcome you to experience farm-fresh nourishment grown in faith and gratitude.
(Opening: May 2026)
How Does a Herd Share Work?
Is Raw Milk Legal in Indiana? How Does a Herd Share Work?
Yes—raw milk is legal in Indiana through a herd share agreement. This means we don’t sell raw milk directly to the public. Instead, you buy a share of our dairy herd, and in return, you’re entitled to a portion of what your cow produces. Think of it as owning part of the cow—you’re not buying milk, you’re receiving your share as an owner.
This model allows families like ours to legally and ethically provide raw milk to families like yours, while remaining compliant with state law.
What Is a Herd Share?
A herd share is a simple agreement between you (the shareholder) and us (the farmers). You make a one-time purchase to buy into our Jersey cow herd, and then pay a monthly boarding fee to help cover the costs of care, feed, and milking. In return, you receive fresh, raw milk each week from your share of the herd.
It’s a way to reconnect with your food, support ethical small farming, and nourish your family with real, living milk—just as God designed it.
What Do I Get With My Share?
Each full share includes:
1 gallon of fresh, raw milk per week
Your milk packaged in glass half-gallon jars
Weekly pick-up from our farm in Paoli Indiana
Weekly/bi-weekly updates on our cows, farm, and family life
Peace of mind knowing your milk comes from happy, pasture-raised cows, milked once daily with care and cleanliness
We believe your milk should be more than just a beverage—it should be a blessing. That’s why we treat our animals with respect and our shareholders like family.
How Do I Join?
Joining is simple! Here's how it works:
Fill out our herd share agreement – We’ll send it to you after a quick chat to make sure it’s a good fit.
Pay your one-time buy-in – This officially makes you a part-owner in the herd.
Pay your first monthly boarding fee – This covers care, feed, and milking.
Pick up your milk weekly – Bring your jar back each week (clean) and swap it for a fresh one!
If you’re local and ready to commit to farm-fresh nourishment, we’d love to have you.
What Does It Cost?
We keep our pricing simple and transparent:
$35 annual share buy-in (non-refundable, makes you a legal part-owner of the herd)
$12/week fee per share (1 gallon/week)
$10 refundable jar deposit (for our reusable glass jars)
You’re welcome to purchase multiple shares if your family needs more than one gallon per week or even a ½ share getting you ½ a gallon a week.
When and Where Do I Get My Milk?
Milk is available for weekly pick-up at our farm. We’ll send out reminders and keep you posted if pickup hours ever change. Please return your clean glass jars each week to keep the system running smoothly.
We currently do not offer delivery, but we’re happy to help you coordinate pickup with another local family if needed.
Apply to join our Herd Share today!
Fill out the application below and we will get back with you within the next three business days to discuss herd share availability! God bless, and look forward to chatting soon.