What is a herdshare, and how do farms manage members?
A herdshare, also called a herd share, cow share or goat share, lets members buy part of a dairy herd, usually through a bill of sale, and pay for its care in exchange for a share of the milk. Rules vary by state. Local Line runs the member side: recurring shares, pickup days and drop points, automatic billing, and a portal where members skip or pause on their own.
What software do herdshares use?
Many herdshares start with spreadsheets, email and texts, then move to farm software built for recurring orders. Herdshares and milk delivery services use Local Line for weekly shares, drop points, live pick and pack lists and automatic billing, with plans starting at $87 a month billed annually.
Does Local Line work for goat shares and cow shares?
Yes. Set up each share as a recurring product with its own sizes, price and pickup options. Cow shares, goat shares and mixed dairies all run the same way, and you can sell eggs, meat or bread alongside them.
How do I handle members who pause during dry-off?
You can pause member shares in your backoffice through dry-off or dry weeks, then pick back up when the milk is flowing again. Their details stay on file and your weekly counts update automatically, so you only bottle what's needed.
Can I sell milk by the gallon, quart or pint?
Yes. Create one product with several package sizes, each with its own price and inventory, so you never oversell a size you're short on.
Can I sell products from other farms?
Yes. Add partner farms as vendors, send each one its weekly order, and pay them out in one click.
How does Local Line compare to Farmhand for dairies?
Both support weekly shares and pickup locations. In addition, Local Line provides wholesale price lists, partner farm vendor payouts, Square sync for in-person sales and live pick and pack lists, with transparent plan pricing, free migration and support 7 days a week.
How hard is it to switch from my current system?
Migration is free. Our team moves your products, members and delivery zones for you, with no setup fees, and most dairies are live in about two weeks.
What does Local Line cost?
Plans start at $109 a month, or $87 a month billed annually. Subscriptions are included on Premium and Ultimate.
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