Welcome to our Herdshare Membership Program
Our Herdshare Membership Program provides individuals and families the opportunity to become participating owners in our dairy herd and support the ongoing care, stewardship, and management of the animals throughout the year.
Under this program, members purchase an ownership interest in the herd through a written herdshare agreement and participate in the boarding and care of the animals through annual and/or recurring herd maintenance fees. Membership contributions support the daily work required to maintain a healthy and thriving herd, including feed, housing, veterinary care, labor, pasture management, and general farm operations.
As herd owners, members are entitled to receive the benefits associated with their ownership interest, including access to a proportional share of milk produced by the herd in accordance with the terms of the membership agreement.
Membership may include:
• Purchase of a herd ownership share
• Participation in annual herd stewardship and care
• Access to milk produced by the herd according to the terms of the share agreement
• Farm updates and communication regarding herd health and operations
• Information regarding herd management practices and milk testing standards
• Opportunities to connect with and learn about the farm and its practices
Our herdshare model is designed to create a direct relationship between members, the animals, and the farm. It supports responsible stewardship, transparency, and a stronger connection to local food systems and agricultural practices.
Please note: Milk provided through the herdshare program is raw and unpasteurized. Members receive milk through their ownership interest in the herd and not through retail sale.
Raw milk is made available exclusively to herdshare owners in accordance with Colorado law. Membership fees support the care, boarding, and management of the herd. Milk production may fluctuate due to natural herd cycles and other circumstances beyond our control. By becoming a member, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of the Herdshare Agreement.
Paid once per year
Intended share: 1 gallon of raw milk per week
Annual Membership provides the greatest value - 10% off - and allows members to make a single yearly payment.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
Paid every 6 months
Intended share: 1 gallon of raw milk per week
Biannual Membership offers the convenience of semiannual payments - 5% off - while maintaining access to your weekly share.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
Paid every 3 months
Intended share: 1 gallon of raw milk per week
Quarterly Membership provides additional payment flexibility while maintaining participation in the herdshare program.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
Paid once per year
Intended share: ½ gallon of raw milk per week
Annual Membership provides the greatest value -10% off - and allows members to make a single yearly payment.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
Paid every 6 months
Intended share: ½ gallon of raw milk per week
Biannual Membership offers the convenience of semiannual payments - 5% off - while maintaining access to your weekly share.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
Paid every 3 months
Intended share: ½ gallon of raw milk per week
Quarterly Membership provides additional payment flexibility while maintaining participation in the herdshare program.
Please Note: Milk production naturally fluctuates throughout the year due to seasonal changes, breeding and calving cycles, animal health, weather conditions, and other unforeseen circumstances. While we strive to provide members with their full share allocation each week, milk availability cannot be guaranteed, and occasional variations in quantity may occur.
The First Come, First Serve HerdShare Membership provides access weekly to available surplus milk on a first-come, first-served basis.
Benefits include:
Access to available extra milk on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 AM
First-come, first-served pickup based on availability
No guaranteed quantity of milk
Milk Pricing:
$20 per available half gallon
$40 per available gallon
Please Note: Extra milk availability varies from week to week and is dependent on herd production, member demand, seasonal factors, and other unforeseen circumstances. Weekly Membership does not guarantee access to milk or a specific quantity.
Membership Agreements
Welcome to the Sustainable Settings Ranch Herdshare Program.
Participation in our herdshare is based on ownership of a portion of our dairy herd, combined with boarding and optional dairy processing services provided by Sustainable Settings Ranch. Before completing your enrollment, please carefully review the following agreements, which explain your ownership interest, membership responsibilities, optional dairy processing services, and the risks associated with consuming raw milk and raw milk products.
These agreements are designed to ensure that all members understand the nature of herd ownership, the services provided by Sustainable Settings Ranch, and the responsibilities of both parties. By enrolling in the herdshare program and accepting these agreements electronically, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by their terms.
Please review each document carefully before proceeding:
“The day will come when no conscientious couple will dream of starting a family until they have found a source of pure and healthy raw milk for their children; when no town planners will proceed without first setting aside the most fertile land for the local dairy; when no doctor will omit raw milk as part of his treatment; and when no government official will dare to impede access in any way to raw milk and other pure foods.”
Sally Fallon, Nourishing Traditions