Manage Your Herd Share Without the Spreadsheet Chaos

AcreTrail replaces spreadsheets and text threads with a simple app for managing memberships, allocations, billing, and waitlists.

Membership Management

Track Every Member in One Place

Customers join share programs, choose packages, and manage their own memberships. You see who's active, who's on hold, and who needs attention.

  • Self-service sign-up for new members
  • Active, paused, and cancelled status tracking
  • Admin approval controls for new memberships
Admin herd share memberships dashboard showing active members, statuses, and share allocations
Admin share programs management showing dairy, beef, and goat share configurations with pricing and capacity

Flexible Programs

Dairy, Beef, Goat — Any Share Structure

Create as many share programs as you need. Dairy shares, beef quarters, goat shares, bundled packages — each with its own pricing, capacity, and schedule.

  • Multiple share types with independent pricing
  • Capacity limits per program
  • Bundled packages and custom allocation schedules

Automated Allocations

Allocations Generated, Reminders Sent

Weekly or periodic allocations are generated automatically based on each member's share. Customers see their upcoming allocation and get pickup reminders.

  • Automatic allocation generation on schedule
  • Push and email pickup reminders
  • Allocation history for every member
Customer view showing their active share memberships, upcoming allocations, and pickup schedule
Customer billing portal showing recurring boarding fee charges, payment method management, and receipt history

Recurring Billing

Monthly Boarding Fees on Autopilot

Stripe-powered recurring billing handles monthly boarding fees automatically. Customers manage their own payment method. You get deposits and receipts without lifting a finger.

  • Automatic monthly Stripe charges
  • Customer self-service payment management
  • Automatic receipts and deposit tracking

Waitlist

Full? No Problem — Waitlist Built In

When a share program hits capacity, new sign-ups go on a waitlist automatically. When a spot opens, the next person is notified. You can also reorder the list manually.

  • Automatic waitlist when programs hit capacity
  • Automatic notifications when spots open
  • Manual reordering and admin overrides
Admin waitlist management showing queued customers, position order, and actions to promote or remove from waitlist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is herd share management software?

Software that helps farmers manage share-based ownership programs where customers purchase a share of an animal and receive regular allocations of products like raw milk, beef, or goat dairy. AcreTrail replaces spreadsheet tracking with automated membership management, allocations, and billing.

How does AcreTrail handle herd share billing?

AcreTrail automates recurring boarding fee collection via Stripe. Customers manage their own payment method, and you get automatic monthly charges with receipts. No more chasing down payments or tracking who's paid.

Can customers manage their own share membership?

Yes. Customers can browse available share programs, join or leave shares, view their allocation history, and manage their billing — all through their own self-service portal. You stay in control of approvals and capacity limits.

Does AcreTrail support different types of shares (dairy, beef, goat)?

Yes. You can create multiple share programs with different types — dairy shares, beef shares, goat shares, bundled packages, or simple linear shares. Each program has its own pricing, capacity, and allocation schedule.

How does the waitlist work?

When a share program reaches capacity, new customers are automatically placed on a waitlist. When a spot opens up, the next person in line is notified and can claim the spot. You can also manually manage the waitlist order.

Can I use AcreTrail for both herd shares and regular delivery orders?

Absolutely. AcreTrail supports herd share programs, weekly delivery route ordering, and made-to-order fulfillment — all in one platform. Your customers see everything in one app.

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