Why the "Milk Math" matters for your health this year 🥛🐐

What you need to know if you're interested in Raw Goat Milk for 2026

Hi friend,

The dairy barn is a busy place these days!

Our 7 mommas-to-be are officially in the “waddle” stage of their pregnancies, and Jeff and I are counting down the days until the first kids arrive later in March.

Daisy and her belly looking a bit uncomfortable.

As we prep for the 2026 season, I wanted to pull back the curtain on how our milk gets from the barn to your table.

We’ve had a few questions about the difference between the Herdshare and the Seasonal Waitlist, so I wanted to explain the “Milk Math” we use to make sure our community is taken care of.

The Shalom Factor

We often get asked if it’s better to just wait for “extra” milk to become available on the waitlist rather than join the Herdshare.

While we love our waitlisters, choosing a Herdshare is really the smart way to go if you’re wanting milk weekly for the entire season.

If you’re using raw goat milk for health reasons—like helping with allergies, gut health, or bone strength—consistency matters.

You don't have to wonder if there will be enough left on the "extra" list this week.

When you own a share of the herd, your milk is set aside first.

You aren’t just a customer; you are technically part-owner of the herd. You’re helping us provide the best care, the best hay, and the best life for these 7 sweet mommas.

How the 2026 “Milk Math” Works

As a small farm, our “production team” consists of only Jeff, myself and our hardworking girls.

I mean, we’re all amazing but we aren’t machines!

This means our milk supply has a natural limit, especially since we only milk once a day.

(I’m finishing up a blog post to explain why we choose Once a Day milking — I’ll share that with you as soon as it's ready!)

The 1-Gallon Threshold

Our milk season officially kicks off once the girls are consistently producing 1 gallon of fresh, wonderful, delicious raw goat milk per day.

That first gallon is 100% dedicated to our Herdshare members every single day of the week. We offer a total of 14 shares (2 shares per day at 1/2 gallon each).

Because many of our families choose to purchase 2 shares to get a full gallon on their pickup day, those 14 spots fill up fast.

These share owners are guaranteed their milk from day one all the way through October 31st.

Pure, fresh, and cold. We protect “our first gallon” every single day for our Herdshare members.

The Peak

As more mommas have their kids and they are weaned, more milk becomes available.

Once production hits 1.5 gallons per day, we start reaching out to our Seasonal Waitlist for that extra 1/2 gallon.

During the peak of summer, we often see 2+ gallons a day, which means plenty of extra for our waitlist friends to enjoy!

The Natural Dip

As we get into August and September, the girls naturally start slowing down.

Because we always protect that first gallon for our Herdshare members, we usually have to start offboarding waitlist members during this time.

The Bottom Line

If you want the peace of mind (Shalom) of knowing your milk is waiting for you —even when the end of season starts to slow the girls down — the Herdshare is the way to go.

We still have 2 final spots open for the 2026 season!

Heads up: since we only have 14 shares total for the whole season, we onboard families in the exact order they join the Herdshare Waitlist. If you’re thinking about a spot, I’d jump in sooner rather than later so we can get you squared away.

Whichever path you choose, Jeff and I are so honored to be your local farmers.

Here’s to a season of health and wholeness at your family’s table.

Counting down the days until we see more new faces like these in the dairy barn!

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If you’d like to claim a daily spot and guarantee your weekly pickup, you can sign up for the Herdshare Priority Waitlist here:

If you’re not quite ready for a full commitment and don’t mind the seasonal fluctuations, you can join the Seasonal Waitlist here: