Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 I live in West Virginia. Any others in this group from the mountain state, or am I the lone one? I called the state Dept. of Agriculture and the fellow I spoke with only wanted to caution me about raw milk products and said the laws are in place to protect you, blah, blah, blah. He wasn't sure about the legality of a cow share program. I have located a few dairy cattle owners and they are unwilling to even sale their milk as pet food due to a crack down on another farmer a couple of years ago. However, if I could get proof of the legality of a cow share program I may be able to talk one into trying it. Thanks~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 > I live in West Virginia. Any others in this group from the mountain > state, or am I the lone one? I called the state Dept. of > Agriculture and the fellow I spoke with only wanted to caution me > about raw milk products and said the laws are in place to protect > you, blah, blah, blah. He wasn't sure about the legality of a cow > share program. I have located a few dairy cattle owners and they > are unwilling to even sale their milk as pet food due to a crack > down on another farmer a couple of years ago. However, if I could > get proof of the legality of a cow share program I may be able to > talk one into trying it. > > Thanks~ Hi . Where in WV do you live? Currently my fiance and I are planning on moving to WV, sburg area, next year. I'm planning on having dairy goats to start and eventually a Jersey cow. While, I'm more concerned at providing raw milk for self consumption, I certainly would be open to a cow/goat share situation with any extras I might have. Don't know about the legalities of it though. I currently live in VA, Northern area. I am in a cow share at a farm in Winchester. Are you close to there? The farm is Hedgebrook and I believe the web site is www.hedgebrook.com I found it thru realmilk.com. I'm kind of disappointed that WV is still a backwards in this area but the land is cheaper than where we are now and I can at least have my own animals to provide for me. I'd be interested in any thing you come up with. Thanks, Therese Vista Middleburg, VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 What State are you in. Contact that states Agriculture Departtment via email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 , I would say that once both parties sign, they pay you, the farmer, for the cost of the cow, and you start milking. Simple as that. Actually, sometimes they pay at the end of the month for their board as you may have performed more services for them that month than others (i.e. more gallons or added butter or cream from their own cow.) Actually, though, I would talk to Tim at Clearview Acres as he seems to be "in the know" on these things and can probably consult with you for a fee. He's got all the legal documentation and know how to help you get off to a rip-roaring start. I hope you do it and I hope it's a smashing success for you! sjv19762003 wrote: Hi all. I was wondering what steps need to be taken to start a cow/goat share? I have looked at the examples of agreements from other states in the files, but I am wondering what comes after both parties sign the agreement. Do you consult with a lawyer beforehand? I am totally ignorant of legal issues and need some direction. Thanks~ in WV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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