Sorry we have closed our herd Share at this time
About Our Milk
White Oak Ranch is now offering the purchase of herd shares to allow you to own your own grass fed, milk cow! A share of your own milk cow, provides you with the freshest, most nutritious raw milk. Here at WOR, our goal and drive is to produce the cleanest, most nutritious milk possible. It is wonderful for drinking, cheese making, butter, ice cream, kefir, and yogurt!
Protein makes all the difference when it comes to lactose intolerance. All our cows are A2 Jersey cows, that produce only natural A2 protein. People who have issues with lactose, generally can feel a big difference when using A2 milk, vs milk that has A1 protein present. Better protein, naturally, makes all the difference! In fact, published research over the years, demonstrates that people who have discomfort when drinking ordinary cows milk, were able to drink A2 milk, which has the same nutrition and creamy, delicious flavor as regular dairy milk.
In addition, there are many benefits of 100% grass fed Dairy. When available, we also provide Greek Raw Yogurt, and Cream at the farm. To make our delicious Greek Yogurt, we use a starter culture of probiotics, add it to our raw milk, incubate it for 12 hours never above 100 degrees. Next we chill it for 12 hours and last we strain it for 12 hours. This makes for a tasty, rich and creamy yogurt.
All dairy cows are milked in a separate area from their usual quarters, and extreme precautions are taken to see to it that the milk is strained and chilled in record time and that all equipment is sterilized and kept immaculately clean.
"Is the milk Organic?"
Yes and no! White Oak Ranch is not Certified Organic, therefore we cannot make that claim. However, all the feed that is given to the animals is organically grown. We do NOT use pesticides or herbicides here on the farm, and we only use organic herbal remedies on all the livestock whenever there is a need, instead of using harmful drugs.
"What is a herd share, and why can't I just buy the milk?"
In the State of Oregon, it is illegal to deliver raw milk, to advertise that you have raw milk for sale, and to have more than 2 cows, 9 goats, and/or 9 sheep that are lactating for raw milk consumption purposes. These laws hurt small farms, but there is another option that allows us a bit more freedom! A "herd share" is when you literally buy a "share" of a cow or goat. You become a joint owner of the animal and in exchange for paying a monthly boarding and care fee (for the cow whose milk you are buying), you receive 1 gallon of real, fresh milk from your animal every week. Herd shares are legal in Oregon, and are becoming increasingly popular.
"How do I buy a herd share, and where do I get the milk?"
To buy a herd share, first please email us to check for availability. We currently have cow/herd shares available which provides one gallon per share, per week. You can buy more or less, such as half a herd share for half a gallon a week or three shares for three gallons a week, or whatever is suitable for your needs.
Once you have emailed us about how many gallons/shares you want, we will send you the contract. Once signed and paid, you can either pick your milk up directly from the farm (located in Eagle Point), Fry Family Farms between West Central Point and Jacksonville, or you can pick it up at the Monday Ashland meeting place.
"How much does a herd share cost?"
There is a one-time fee of$17.50 for a half share; $35.00 per share. After the initial payment, you then pay a monthly fee of $35.00 for a half gallon, or $70.00 for a gallon, to pay for care, feeding and boarding of your animal. This works out to only $8.75 per half gallon bottle!
The herd share purchase fee and the first-month boarding fee ARE due at the same time, so your start up fee will be $105.00 if you buy one share. NOTE: the monthly boarding fee is due during the FIRST WEEK of each month.
Costs
"Do I need to bring my own jars?"
No, White Oak Ranch will supply half gallon jars for your milk with purchase of a herd share. However, you DO need to bring the clean and empty jars back each week when you pick up your next batch of milk. While WOR provides jars for you, you do need to bring a cooler with ice in it to transport your raw milk. Raw milk MUST stay cold at all times!
Protein makes all the difference when it comes to lactose intolerance. All our cows are A2 Jersey cows, that produce only natural A2 protein. People who have issues with lactose, generally can feel a big difference when using A2 milk, vs milk that has A1 protein present. Better protein, naturally, makes all the difference! In fact, published research over the years, demonstrates that people who have discomfort when drinking ordinary cows milk, were able to drink A2 milk, which has the same nutrition and creamy, delicious flavor as regular dairy milk.
In addition, there are many benefits of 100% grass fed Dairy. When available, we also provide Greek Raw Yogurt, and Cream at the farm. To make our delicious Greek Yogurt, we use a starter culture of probiotics, add it to our raw milk, incubate it for 12 hours never above 100 degrees. Next we chill it for 12 hours and last we strain it for 12 hours. This makes for a tasty, rich and creamy yogurt.
All dairy cows are milked in a separate area from their usual quarters, and extreme precautions are taken to see to it that the milk is strained and chilled in record time and that all equipment is sterilized and kept immaculately clean.
"Is the milk Organic?"
Yes and no! White Oak Ranch is not Certified Organic, therefore we cannot make that claim. However, all the feed that is given to the animals is organically grown. We do NOT use pesticides or herbicides here on the farm, and we only use organic herbal remedies on all the livestock whenever there is a need, instead of using harmful drugs.
"What is a herd share, and why can't I just buy the milk?"
In the State of Oregon, it is illegal to deliver raw milk, to advertise that you have raw milk for sale, and to have more than 2 cows, 9 goats, and/or 9 sheep that are lactating for raw milk consumption purposes. These laws hurt small farms, but there is another option that allows us a bit more freedom! A "herd share" is when you literally buy a "share" of a cow or goat. You become a joint owner of the animal and in exchange for paying a monthly boarding and care fee (for the cow whose milk you are buying), you receive 1 gallon of real, fresh milk from your animal every week. Herd shares are legal in Oregon, and are becoming increasingly popular.
"How do I buy a herd share, and where do I get the milk?"
To buy a herd share, first please email us to check for availability. We currently have cow/herd shares available which provides one gallon per share, per week. You can buy more or less, such as half a herd share for half a gallon a week or three shares for three gallons a week, or whatever is suitable for your needs.
Once you have emailed us about how many gallons/shares you want, we will send you the contract. Once signed and paid, you can either pick your milk up directly from the farm (located in Eagle Point), Fry Family Farms between West Central Point and Jacksonville, or you can pick it up at the Monday Ashland meeting place.
"How much does a herd share cost?"
There is a one-time fee of$17.50 for a half share; $35.00 per share. After the initial payment, you then pay a monthly fee of $35.00 for a half gallon, or $70.00 for a gallon, to pay for care, feeding and boarding of your animal. This works out to only $8.75 per half gallon bottle!
The herd share purchase fee and the first-month boarding fee ARE due at the same time, so your start up fee will be $105.00 if you buy one share. NOTE: the monthly boarding fee is due during the FIRST WEEK of each month.
Costs
- One time fee per share---$35
- One time fee per half share---$17.50
- One herd share/one gallon weekly, cost per month---$70
- Each additional one gallon a week for the month---$70
- One half herd share/one half gallon weekly, cost per month---$35
- Payment due the 1st of each month
"Do I need to bring my own jars?"
No, White Oak Ranch will supply half gallon jars for your milk with purchase of a herd share. However, you DO need to bring the clean and empty jars back each week when you pick up your next batch of milk. While WOR provides jars for you, you do need to bring a cooler with ice in it to transport your raw milk. Raw milk MUST stay cold at all times!