Join When You're Ready. Leave When You Need To.
That's not a tagline. It's our actual policy. No contracts. No lock-in. No cancellation fees hiding in small print. Our herd share is month-to-month because we are confident in what we produce — and because we believe you should stay because the milk earns it, not because a clause says you have to.
When you join, you become a legal part-owner of our milking herd under North Carolina herd share law. The milk you collect each week is yours — from your cows, by right — and you're paying us a boarding fee to care for your animals, manage the milking, and ensure every batch meets the standard we'd want for our own family.
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Fresh Milk, Close to Home
We have active weekly pickup locations across the Charlotte metro area. Choose the location closest to you when you sign up — switching is easy, just let us know.
Four or More Families in Your Neighbourhood?
If you have a group — a street, a school community, an HOA, a church, a workplace — we can arrange a group delivery drop directly to you. No individual pickup trips. Contact us and we'll figure out the logistics together.
| Location | Area | Status |
| Waverly | South Charlotte | Active — Weekly |
| Harrisburg | Cabarrus County | Active — Weekly |
| Monroe | Union County | Active — Anyday |
| Wingate | Farm — Direct | Active — Anyday |
| Uptown Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | Coming Soon |
| Ballantyne West | NC Side / Near Indian Land | Coming Soon |
Our Pet Milk at Local Charlotte-Area Stores
Our raw Golden Guernsey pet milk is available at these trusted local retailers. Stock moves quickly — call ahead to confirm current availability before making a trip.
Why 'Herd Share' and Not Just 'Raw Milk Subscription'?
Simple, Transparent Pricing
- 1 gallon of fresh raw A2A2 Golden Guernsey milk per week
- Reusable glass jar — returned, cleaned, and reused (zero plastic waste)
- Certified A2A2 DNA-tested Golden Guernsey genetics — every milking cow
- 100% certified organic, soy-free grain + year-round open pasture
- Weekly CMT mastitis test results shared with the full membership
- Quarterly independent milk panel from Dairy One Lab — results published
- Open farm visits — come any time, no appointment needed for a casual visit
- One-message cancellation — we'll process it, no questions, no friction
- Direct contact with the people actually running the farm
| Fee | What It Covers | Amount |
| One-Time Share Fee | Establishes your legal co-ownership | $20 |
| Monthly Boarding Fee | All care, feed, milking & testing | $80 / month |
| Weekly Milk Allocation | In a reusable glass jar, every week | 1 gallon |
| Commitment | No contracts. Ever. | Month-to-month |
✓ Month-to-month · Cancel any time · No contracts · No lock-in
A Few FAQs
We’d love to welcome you to the VenAya family. Have questions about our A2A2 milk or the herd-share program?
Is raw milk safe?
Raw milk from a well-managed, regularly tested herd is handled with the same seriousness as any food production operation — in many cases, more. Our herd undergoes more testing than is legally required, and we publish every result. That said, raw milk is not pasteurised and carries a different risk profile than processed milk. We encourage every prospective member to read about herd share programmes and make an informed decision for their family. We're happy to talk through any concerns directly.
What does A2A2 actually mean for digestion?
Most commercial dairy cows carry an A1 beta-casein gene variant. Research suggests A1 casein may trigger digestive discomfort in some people — bloating, inflammation, loose digestion — that is often misattributed to lactose intolerance. A2A2 milk contains only the A2 protein, structurally more similar to the casein in human breast milk. Many people who've struggled with conventional dairy — including store-bought A2 milk — find that raw A2A2 milk from a grass-fed, soy-free herd sits completely differently in their system. Our herd is DNA-tested to confirm A2A2 status for every milking cow.
What does the milk actually taste like?
Richer than store milk. Slightly sweet. Noticeably golden — from the beta-carotene in Guernsey milk specifically. There's a cream top that rises in the jar. Most of our members describe it as the first time milk has tasted like something. A few have told us they cried the first time they tasted it — which sounds dramatic until you've spent years avoiding dairy and then find something that finally agrees with you.
Can I visit before signing up?
Yes. Come and see the operation, meet the cows, watch a morning milking if you want. We believe the best way to trust a farm is to visit one. Contact us and we'll arrange it around a morning when the herd is active.
What if I need to pause or cancel?
One message. We'll sort it. No forms, no cancellation fees, no awkward conversation. Month-to-month means month-to-month.
HOW DO I BUY A HERD SHARE?
Once you have decided to enroll, just fill out your details on "Join Herd Share" page and we will get back to you. We will email you the herdshare document through SignNow. Once signed and payment made, you are all set to pickup milk.
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Join our herd-share program for legal access to fresh, unprocessed raw milk. Become a part-owner of our happy Guernsey herd.
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