Raw Goat Milk Herdshare
Our herd share is now accepting new members!
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Tired of the Raw Milk Hunt?
No more chasing down raw milk or wondering if you'll find any this week! When you join Carpenter Creek Ranch’s Herdshare, you’ll have a guaranteed supply of fresh, delicious raw goat milk every week. We take great pride in producing high-quality milk for our community, caring for our goats with dedication, and ensuring that our herdshare members receive the freshest and most nutritious milk possible. What is a Herdshare? When you join Carpenter Creek Ranch, you become a part-owner of our milking herd—this is called a herd share. As a member, you receive a weekly supply of fresh goat milk, just like a milk subscription from your very own goats! (But don’t worry—you don’t have to wake up at 5 AM to milk them. We’ve got that covered!) How Much Does It Cost? Herdshare members pay: ✅ A one-time fee to purchase their share of the herd. ✅ A monthly boarding & care fee per share, which covers feed, milking, and herd management. See the pricing details below, or contact us for more information. |
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8Join Our Herdshare & Enjoy Fresh Raw Goat Milk!
How Does It Work?
When you join Carpenter Creek Ranch’s Herdshare, you become a part-owner of our milking herd. This allows you to receive fresh raw milk weekly, just like a milk subscription from your own goats!
✅ Each whole share entitles you to one gallon of milk per week
✅ Each half share entitles you to half a gallon of milk per week
✅ Pick up your milk weekly from our farm at your designated time
Pricing
$20 per gallon
$10 per half-gallon
You can purchase multiple shares based on your family's needs. Your membership fee is refundable if you choose to cancel.
Whole Share
✔ One-time buy-in: $60 (refundable upon cancellation)
✔ Monthly boarding fee: $80 per share
✔ Milk received: 1 gallon per week
Half Share
✔ One-time buy-in: $30 (refundable upon cancellation)
✔ Monthly boarding fee: $40 per share
✔ Milk received: ½ gallon per week
Milk will available for pickup every week, year-round to the best of our ability.
How Do I Pick Up My Milk?
📍 Location: 2476 SW Old Hwy 47, Forest Grove, OR 97116
📅 Pickup Days: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday
⏰ Time: Between 7 AM – 7 PM
Your pickup day will be the same each week. Your fresh, chilled milk will be waiting for you in our Milk Pick-Up Room refrigerator.
What to Bring?
🧴 Your empty, washed glass jars from the previous week
❄ A cooler with ice packs to keep milk fresh during transport
🛑 A towel or dividers to prevent jars from clanking in your cooler
First week? We provide your initial jars, but you’ll need to bring them back weekly for exchange. There is a one-time jar deposit of $10 per share ($5 per jar).
Is There a Contract?
Yes, members sign a herdshare agreement. This contract can be canceled at any time by either party.
How do I pay for my herdshare?We offer a few convenient payment options! Most members choose to use Square, which allows for secure, automatic monthly payments with a credit or debit card. It’s quick to set up, easy to manage, and handled through a trusted, encrypted service.
Prefer something else? No problem! We also accept:
💵 Cash (at the farm)
📲 Venmo
💻 PayPal
Just let us know what works best for you. We’re happy to help you get set up in whichever way is most comfortable.
Milk & Herd Care FAQs
How Is the Milk Packaged?
Milk is provided in ½-gallon glass jars with plastic lids. Jars are washed and sanitized before reuse.
Do We Test Our Milk?
Yes! We follow RAWMI (Raw Milk Institute) testing guidelines, which are stricter than state requirements:
✔ Monthly testing for Coliform and SPC bacteria
✔ Coliform counts kept below 10 per mL
✔ SPC bacteria counts below 5,000 per mL
Test results are always available upon request.
Do We Test Our Goats?
Yes, our goats receive regular veterinary care and are tested as needed.
Do We Use Antibiotics?
We do not use antibiotics routinely. We prioritize natural treatments first, but if a goat requires antibiotics for health reasons, they are removed from the milking lineup, and strict withdrawal protocols are followed.
Do You Offer Other Farm Products?
We are hoping to offer other products for you to pick up on farm in the near future.
How Long Does the Milk Last?
Our milk can last up to two weeks when refrigerated. Cleanliness and proper sanitation are top priorities on our farm. Clean animals and equipment significantly contribute to the longevity of raw milk. After collection, the milk is filtered and rapidly chilled in our bulk cooling tank, which locks in freshness and ensures high-quality, long-lasting milk.
📩 Interested in joining?
How Does It Work?
When you join Carpenter Creek Ranch’s Herdshare, you become a part-owner of our milking herd. This allows you to receive fresh raw milk weekly, just like a milk subscription from your own goats!
✅ Each whole share entitles you to one gallon of milk per week
✅ Each half share entitles you to half a gallon of milk per week
✅ Pick up your milk weekly from our farm at your designated time
Pricing
$20 per gallon
$10 per half-gallon
You can purchase multiple shares based on your family's needs. Your membership fee is refundable if you choose to cancel.
Whole Share
✔ One-time buy-in: $60 (refundable upon cancellation)
✔ Monthly boarding fee: $80 per share
✔ Milk received: 1 gallon per week
Half Share
✔ One-time buy-in: $30 (refundable upon cancellation)
✔ Monthly boarding fee: $40 per share
✔ Milk received: ½ gallon per week
Milk will available for pickup every week, year-round to the best of our ability.
How Do I Pick Up My Milk?
📍 Location: 2476 SW Old Hwy 47, Forest Grove, OR 97116
📅 Pickup Days: Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday
⏰ Time: Between 7 AM – 7 PM
Your pickup day will be the same each week. Your fresh, chilled milk will be waiting for you in our Milk Pick-Up Room refrigerator.
What to Bring?
🧴 Your empty, washed glass jars from the previous week
❄ A cooler with ice packs to keep milk fresh during transport
🛑 A towel or dividers to prevent jars from clanking in your cooler
First week? We provide your initial jars, but you’ll need to bring them back weekly for exchange. There is a one-time jar deposit of $10 per share ($5 per jar).
Is There a Contract?
Yes, members sign a herdshare agreement. This contract can be canceled at any time by either party.
How do I pay for my herdshare?We offer a few convenient payment options! Most members choose to use Square, which allows for secure, automatic monthly payments with a credit or debit card. It’s quick to set up, easy to manage, and handled through a trusted, encrypted service.
Prefer something else? No problem! We also accept:
💵 Cash (at the farm)
📲 Venmo
💻 PayPal
Just let us know what works best for you. We’re happy to help you get set up in whichever way is most comfortable.
Milk & Herd Care FAQs
How Is the Milk Packaged?
Milk is provided in ½-gallon glass jars with plastic lids. Jars are washed and sanitized before reuse.
Do We Test Our Milk?
Yes! We follow RAWMI (Raw Milk Institute) testing guidelines, which are stricter than state requirements:
✔ Monthly testing for Coliform and SPC bacteria
✔ Coliform counts kept below 10 per mL
✔ SPC bacteria counts below 5,000 per mL
Test results are always available upon request.
Do We Test Our Goats?
Yes, our goats receive regular veterinary care and are tested as needed.
Do We Use Antibiotics?
We do not use antibiotics routinely. We prioritize natural treatments first, but if a goat requires antibiotics for health reasons, they are removed from the milking lineup, and strict withdrawal protocols are followed.
Do You Offer Other Farm Products?
We are hoping to offer other products for you to pick up on farm in the near future.
How Long Does the Milk Last?
Our milk can last up to two weeks when refrigerated. Cleanliness and proper sanitation are top priorities on our farm. Clean animals and equipment significantly contribute to the longevity of raw milk. After collection, the milk is filtered and rapidly chilled in our bulk cooling tank, which locks in freshness and ensures high-quality, long-lasting milk.
📩 Interested in joining?