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Raw A2A2 Milk Herd Shares from 100% Grass fed Dairy Herd. Ask us How & Why we go Beyond organic!ย Raw Milk herd share program currently delivering to Burke, Falls Church, Leesburg, Aldie, Middleburg, Ashburn, Chantilly, South Riding, Madison, Warrenton, & Culpeper.
The only raw milk you can drink is the milk from your own cow or through owning a share of a herd as it is illegal in Virginia to buy and sell raw milk (milk that is unpasteurized). Therefore on Honey Brook Farms we have provided the opportunity for you to board your herd/cow on our farm. Our 100% grass fed (no grain ever)ย herd is tested andย 100% A2/A2. Weโll do all the work of feeding, caring and managing and you will receive your milk from youโre herd/cow.
Most of the questions on our dairy can be found below. We have availability for on-farm pickup (contact us for details and to enroll). For pickup elsewhere, if you would like to be placed on the current waitlist for a milk share, Please contact us ย with the following information:ย your NAME, LOCATION, and HOW MUCH MILK you would like on a weekly basis.ย ย
The health and nutritional benefits found in raw milk are far superior to that of pasteurized milk. Many people who have experienced intolerance to pasteurized milk have found no issue with raw milk. Raw milk from cows on fresh pasture provides an incredible amount of nutrients and beneficial enzymes that are necessary for the health of the human body and are destroyed through pasteurization and homogenization.
We are committed to providing a product that will benefit you and your family, for this generation and the ones to come.
Here are two websites that provide some more information on the benefits of raw milk.
www.westonaprice.org
www.realmilk.com
A2A2 Milk is genetically superior milk. Most milk has the more prevalent A1 protein and so have the BCM7 peptide (a mutation) that has been linked to contributing to autoimmune conditions, autism, heart disease, & more. Check out www.A2A2ย milk.com for more details and learn why we only milk cows that produce A2A2 milk.ย
Milk is contained in glass jars that are labeled with your name.
Cost of Containers:
– 1 quart glass jars: $ 2.75(includes jar and easy clean lid)
– ยฝ gallon glass jar : $6.00(includes jar and easy clean lid)
One extra set of jars is necessary, Example 1: 1 share: 2 half gallon jars: $12.00
Example 2: 2 gallon share: 8 half gallon jars: $48.00 Total: $48.00. Not this is a one-time fee unless a replacement is needed ($1/lid and $5/jar).
Note that the farm supplies a 3rd set to most off-farm drop sites in order to make sure you have enough jars (one set at the farm, one set at home, & one set waiting at the drop location).
If you are not able to return your jars by the time milk is dropped off, your milk will be sent in plastic half gallon jugs at the rate of $1/half gallon jug or $2/gallon jug as needed.
It is the herd share member’s responsibility to return clean jars to their weekly pickup point. For cleaning, we recommend handwashing first and then running the jars & lids through the dishwasher.
It isย very important then to let the jars air-dry. Once air-dried, seal the jar with your lid. Your jar will then be opened when we fill it with milk for you next pickup. If jars are not air-dried, they often develop a mildew smell. Do notย put paper towels in the jar as the moisture will still be trapped in the jar.
Raw milk should last 7-10 days or longer, provided there is adequate refrigeration. It essential to make sure the temperature of the milk is maintained at 35 degrees.
If milk is not staying fresh, make sure the following are being practiced.
Fridge temp should be at a steady 35 degrees(keep milk off of the door)
Use a cooler when transporting milk after picking up your share, and be sure there is adequate ice to maintain a temperature of 35 degrees.
Do not let milk sit out for long periods of time.
If you are following these precautions your milk should maintain a sweet and fresh taste.
Raw milk is very different from pasteurized milk. There are a few times throughout the year, due to the pasture and hay (in winter) and the affect that the seasons have on it, the milk will have different tastes. This does not mean in any way that the milk is bad. We encourage you to try turning it into a different use. Check out our Recipe page for some ideas.
Milk is supplied weekly at both the farm and drop off locations throughout the area.
There is an additional $10.00 monthly fee for milk to be delivered to a regular off-farm drop site. If your home is within our home delivery area (see below), contact us for our home delivery rate. Current drop-off locations are shown below
It is an investment into a herd which makes you a part owner in a dairyย herd without you having to care and feed the cows.
On Honey Brook Farms we milk Jerseys. Our herd is 100% A2A2.
Our cows are 100% grass fed. Our pasture is free from all chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. They are on pasture throughout the entire year, until grass stops growing. In the dormant months we feed our cows hay which is also free from chemicals and synthetic fertilizers. While it may be customary to supplement with grain during milking, we do not but rather provide non-GMO alfalfa hay for our cows (during milking), which provides excellent nutrition and keeps them content while being milk. They are not in confinement and so live a stress free life that results in quality milk from happy, peaceful, grazing cows. They are never given hormones, chemicals, or unnecessary antibiotics at all. We also only use antibiotics in cases of emergency and then we withhold the milk for a longer period than required by organic. Though through proper care and natural remedies we have had very little antibiotic use.
Yes, it is legal? In Virginia you are only allowed to drink milk from your own cows. Through purchasing a share of our herd you are literally receiving milk from your own cows. You can buy as many shares as you would like, and use your milk in any way you find desirable.
To get started there is an upfront investment of $100ย to buy 1 share of Honey Brook Farms’ herd.ย One share costs $100. After you buy a share, you truly own a part of the herd. These fees are investment fees which are used in building the dairy herd and infrastructure in order to maintain high quality dairy products. The upfront/share fee is refundable for any reason during the first 30 days after commencement of program.
In addition, there is a monthly boarding fee which covers the feeding and care of the Herd. One share entitles you to one gallon of milk every single week.
You can buy as many shares as you would like and find conducive.
Note that you can terminate your contract at anytime and for any reason with a 30 day notice.ย
And while the upfront fees are non-refundable after the initial 30 days, should you wish to rejoin at anytime within the following 3 years, there is no re-paying of the buy-in fees.ย
We encourage you to share some with family and friends. Or have someone freeze the milk for you so that you can enjoy it when you come back. The shareholder is still responsible though to pay the monthly boarding fee, as the cows still require the feed and care for their productivity and health.
Just send us a message or give us a call to let us know you are interested.
Monthly fees that include boarding & delivery (for off-farm pickup) are due by the first of each month.
Upfront fees are one time, non-refundable, and last for the length of your membership with us and are invested into the herd and operation. Should you need to cancel for any reason and wish to restart anytime within the next 3 years, as a thank you for your partnership, you do not have to repay your buy-in fee.
Jars are rented at a fee of $6.50/jar w/ lid for the duration of your membership with us. If a jar is not returned at the time of pickup, a plastic jug of milk will be sent in its place at a cost of $1.25/jug. Jugs will be tallied a couple times a year and added to a monthly invoice. Replacement rental jars can be obtained at a cost of $6.50/jar w/ lid.
$50.00 for the Share
$13.00 rental fee forย the Jars and Lids ($6.50/ea)
(Note that you will need 1 extra jar if picking up off farm at a non-market drop)
$26.00ย for Boarding Fee
$12.00 for Regular Delivery Fee
$100.00 for the Share
$26 rental fee forย the Jars and Lids ($6.50/ea)
(Note that you will need 2 extra jars if picking up off farm at a non-market drop)
$52.00ย for Boarding Fee
$12.00 for Regular Delivery Fee
$200.00 for the Share
$52.00 rental fee forย the Jars and Lids ($6.50/ea)
(Note that you will need 4 extra jar if picking up off farm at a non-market drop)
$108.00ย for Boarding Fee
$12.00 for Regular Delivery Fee
(No delivery fee)
Milk is delivered to Yoders Country Market by 2:30pmย Wednesdaysย and is available during their business hours (closed Sundays)
Milk is delivered by 5:00pmย Wednesdaysย and is available during their business hours: 11-5 M-S (closed Sundays)
8717 Springs Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186
Milk is delivered by 8:30am Saturdays and is available for pickup until 12:30pm every Saturday
Milk is delivered to the drop location byย by 2:30pmย Saturdaysย and is available for pickup 7 days a week during daylight hours.
Saturdays: Pickup between 8am and 12pm
Near Burke VRE at Roberts Pkwy
Home Delivery to all residences in 20147 & 20148 (contact for pricing)
Home Delivery to all residences in the South Riding communityย (contact for pricing)
No Delivery Fee
Milk is delivered by 1:00pm Wednesdaysย and is available during the store’s business hours (closed Sundays)
Milk is delivered by 5:00pm Wednesdaysย and is available during business hours 11-5 M-Sย (closed Sundays)ย
Milk is delivered by 8:30am Saturdays and is available for pickup until 12:30pm every Saturday.
Milk is delivered to the Aldie area drop location by 2:30pmย Saturdaysย and is available for pickup any day of the week.ย
Saturdays: Pickup between 8am and 12pm
Near Burke VRE at Roberts Pkwy
Home Delivery to all residences in 20147 & 20148 (contact for pricing)
Home Delivery to all residences in the South Riding communityย (contact for pricing)
Let us know you are interested in buying a herd share.