Homesteaders of America

E24: Starting a Raw Milk Herdshare | Michelle & Adam Barringer


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For dairy cow owners who find themselves overwhelmed with an abundance of milk or an abundance of friends and neighbors asking for milk, a herdshare could be a great option for you!  Additionally, if you live in a state where it is illegal to sell raw milk, starting a herdshare is a wonderful way to provide milk to your community without legal issues.  Whether you are looking to join a herdshare in your area or start one from your own homestead, this episode is a great starting place to get your questions answered.  Michelle and Adam have been running their herdshare for a couple of years now, and they are generously sharing their insight into this process from start to finish!

In this episode, we cover:

  • How the Barringers got started with dairy cows and eventually started their herdshare

  • Various ways the children get involved in the family herdshare endeavor

  • Walking through the setup and routine of a small home dairy

  • The many factors to consider when deciding how to feed your dairy cow

  • What are the health benefits of drinking raw milk?

  • Navigating the legalities of raw milk sales and herdshares in your state

  • An overview of the supplies and equipment you need to start a herdshare

  • How to start marketing your herdshare to find members

  • View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsor! 

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    Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund

    Visit Michelle & Adam’s website for more information about their farm and herdshare

    Check out Michelle’s podcast, Biscuits and Gravy, and follow along on Instagram

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