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The following farms and ranches have certified that they meet Eatwild's criteria for producing grassfed meat, eggs and dairy products. Contact them directly for additional information or to buy their products: Caledonia Farm is pleased to offer grass finished beef throughout the year, pastured broilers during the summer and eggs most of the year. Our mission is to farm environmentally and financially sustainably to assure food safety, consumer health and long term security. Our beef is packaged in convenient ready to use sizes that are vacuum sealed in clear plastic and flash frozen. All of our products are available for sale at the farm; just call or e-mail ahead to make sure we're close by to help you. We've been fine tuning our production systems, forage/grazing chains and quality systems for nearly a decade to offer our customers unparalleled quality and service. Check our web site frequently for up to date information, news, pictures and research projects. We'd be happy to host a tour or consult with you on any questions or thoughts you may have. Caledonia Farm, David Petrovick, Barre
MA 01005. (978) 355-4519. (No early or late calls, please!) Chase Hill Farm is an organic-certified dairy farm in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts. The farm is owned and operated by Mark and Jeannette Fellows. Our mission is to produce high-quality local food from grassfed cows using sustainable low-input practices. These practices include rotational grazing, We milk our herd of 25 Normande cows seasonally from March to December. The cows are 100% grassfed and organic-certified. We produce raw milk, farmstead cheeses, pasture-raised veal and beef, and whey-fed pork. The cheeses, which are all made from raw milk, include Cheddar, Farmstead (colby-style), Feta, Italian Grace (parmesan type), and Dutch Gold (edam). Our products are available at the farm, the Amherst (MA) Farmers Market, and local stores and farmstands in the Pioneer Valley. Raw milk may only be purchased at the farm. We do not currently ship any products. Chase Hill Farm, Jeannette Fellows, 74
Chase Hill Road, Warwick MA 01378. (978) 544-6327. Chestnut Farms is a family-owned and operated 106 acre livestock farm in the heart of MA. We are committed to connecting our community with local agriculture using traditional and humane farming practices. We are not certified organic because we choose to support local farmers over importing certified organic hay from Canada. Our animals are rotationally grazed through our all natural pastures maintained with the help of a professional agronomist who advises us on our pasture grass mix and planting schedule rather than chemical sprays and synthetic fertilizers. We are committed to environmentally sustainable farming practices. We primarily sell our meat in monthly "shares" and offer a monthly on-farm pickup and bi-annual open barns to visit our animals. We raise all natural, heritage breed, hormone and antibiotic free meats. This includes grass-fed Hereford-Devon beef grown exclusively on pasture and hay to ensure a rich, wonderful flavor and high levels of Omega-3. Our York, Hampshire and Duroc pigs are pastured and petted while being fed only a natural grain diet - never any garbage. We use mobile pens and pasture to ensure our pigs always have fresh, outdoor space to grow, play and live in. Our Icelandic purebred and cross-bred lambs are born in the spring pasture where they are allowed to nurse and frolic with their mothers. They are harvested in September through April each year. We also raise our own pastured poultry including turkeys and chickens in moveable pens. This ensures healthy grazing while significantly reducing the bug population on our farm! Chestnut Farms offers shares in our meat CSA. Each month members receive a mix of "daily" (ground beef, stew meat, bacon, whole chicken, sausage) cuts and "prime" cuts (steaks, chops, boneless chicken breasts). For more information please feel free to visit our website. Chestnut Farms, Kim Denney, PO Box 545, 404
Turkey Street, Hardwick MA 01037. (413) 477-6656. Greetings from the Chicoine Family Farm. Henry Chicoine established the farm in 1933. It was a cream and heifer operation. He also sold ice from the ice pond for refrigeration. Henry never used any herbicides or pesticides on the land and that remains true today. We have built on that great foundation and now produce high quality 100% grass raised beef. We offer a variety of steaks individually wrapped, 2–4 pound roasts, and 1–pound packages of ground beef. Everything is frozen and kryo-vacced. You may call us and purchase at the farm, or visit us at the farmers markets. Ask about our delivery services. Chicoine Family Farm, Susan Chicoine, 116
Oliver Street, Easthampton MA 01027. (413) 527-4882.
Cowberry Crossing Farm is a Certified Organic (by Stellar) and Certified Biodynamic (by Demeter) small familyfarm located in Claverack, New York. The Harrisons are committed to local, humane, sustainable farming.They have a large and varied vegetable garden. Animals found on the farm include chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, sheep, pigs, cows, horses, and bees. All are fed exclusively on organic feed and spend their days roaming freely on the farm. Our beef is grass fed and grass FINISHED. A closed herd combined with sound, natural farming practices keeps our beef happy and healthy—no need for wormers, hormones, or antibiotics. In sync with our own standards, our butcher is Certified Organic (by NOFA) and Certified Humane (by Animal Welfare Approved) and located within a half hour drive from the farm, greatly reducing the stress of long-distance travel on our animals. Quarters and sides (halves) of beef are a very economical way to purchase high quality meat. We charge $6.50/lb for sides of beef and $6.75/lb for quarters of beef. If freezer space is a consideration, many customers share a quarter with a friend. Please call or email for availability and pick-up/delivery/shipping information. Customers who purchase beef quarters or sides (halves) can instruct our butcher on the cuts that they prefer in their custom order or leave it to us to select a nice variety for them. Butcher costs average 0.75/lb depending on how you want your beef cut and the wrapping you select. Other farm products include vegetables, herbs, sunflowers, eggs, chicken, lamb, pork, and raw wool fleeces. These can be obtained from the farm, by joining our CSA (pick-up on farm or at markets), or from our farm stands located at our farmers markets in Pleasantville or Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. Summer Outdoor Markets: Winter Indoor Markets: Cowberry Crossing Farm, Richard & Cecile Harrison, 55
Wenzels Lane, Hudson NY 12534. (518) 828-2682. The Farm School offers a year-long, curriculum-based, hands-on training program for adults in the craft of farming. Our classroom is an idyllic 186 acre farm and forest located in North Orange. Our student-farmers come from across the country and give up everything for a year to learn the theory and practice of sustainable, organic, diversified farming. We have a core team of staff members that manage the farm and deliver the curriculum to students October-September each year. We offer a meat CSA which includes grass-fed beef, grass-fed lamb and pastured pork. We also sell our farm-fresh, organic, free-range eggs. Products are available for on-farm sales as well as delivered monthly to Watertown. The Farm School, Jennifer Core, 80 Athol Road, North
Orange, MA 01331. (978) 248-9427. Fox Hill Farm is 315 scenic, rolling acres in Ancramdale, New York in the foothills of the Berkshires of MA, CT and near the Taconic Parkway. We are less than five miles from the Massachusetts border. We raise grassfed & grassfinished beef in an environmentally sustainable manner with rotational grazing of heritage breeds of British White, Murray Grey, Red Devon and crosses. They are very tame and raised organically but not yet certified. The farm is protected from development by a conservation easement and has been in the Lampman family since 1882. The heritage breeds were chosen because of their ability to do well on grass and produce a healthy and tender, tasty product high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. ¼’s, ½’s or whole beef custom cuts are prepared to customer specifications. We also sell and ship individual packages of steaks, roasts, burger and now terrific hot dogs (PaPa Dogs) that are all-beef, no-nitrate, with a natural casing. All processing is done at small, local USDA inspected facilities. However, if an animal is purchased on the hoof in advance, then the most humane, ‘end’ can be arranged for at the farm. Shipping is available. Visitors are welcome. Fox Hill Farm, Larry and Erna Lampman, 887
E Ancram Road, Ancramdale NY 12503. (518) 329-2405. Gray Rock Farm, in Tiverton, R.I. just west of the Masachusetts state line, is a 50-acre family-owned farm since 1923. We are now raising grass fed Herford/Angus beef on managed, rotated pastures using no chemical fertilizers, pesticides or antibiotics. Winter feed is homegrown hay or haylage from our hayfields. To promote healthly soil and animals, we use mostly organic practices at this time, but we are not organic certified. Sales are made by appointment on availibility. Processing is done at a USDA approved slaughterhouse. Call or e-mail for details. Gray Rock Farm, Ron and Shirley DuPonte, 148
Narrow Avenue, Tiverton RI 02878. (508) 994-5312. Green Meadows Farm is a certified organic farm raising vegetables, fruits and heritage breeds of livestock (chickens, duck, pigs, sheep*, and turkey) in Hamilton, Massachusetts. Our meat is not certified organic, but we do offer them organic grain when available, and the animals are raised outdoors on pasture and we follow humane care practices. We offer a CSA and host Birthday Parties, School Groups, Farm Festivals, Private Parties and Corporate Events. In the Farmstand, you’ll find our own seasonal vegetables plus a variety of natural and organic dry goods, local cheeses, milk, meat and fun gift items for children and adults. The farmstand is open from 8am - 6pm every day (closed Mondays) from May through December, then Friday, Saturday and Sundays from February through April. Call ahead to see if our meat and eggs are available, as they sell out quickly. Please visit our website for more information. (*Our sheep receive a very small portion of grain–about 1%–to "grain-train" them so we can rotate them between pastures.) Green Meadows Farm, Diana Rodgers, Farmstand Manager, 656
Asbury Street, South Hamilton MA 01982. (978) 468-2277. Hettie Belle Farm is a pasture-based family farm raising 100% grass-fed beef, 100% grass-fed lamb and organically-fed pork, chickens, ducks and turkeys. Our product is available through our meat CSA with distribution sites in Keene, NH, Northampton/Florence, MA and Brattleboro, VT and here on the farm in Warwick, MA. Meat and poultry with a guarantee from our family to yours! $600 CSA shares are comprised of a total
of 60+ pounds of farm product distributed over 5 monthly pick-ups
(November – March) of roughly
12 pounds each. In total, members can expect
to receive: The open land we steward is central to our lives and business. Our cows and sheep are 100% grass-fed. They have as much of mama’a milk as they want, are moved through our pastures daily May-November, and fed local hay throughout the winter. Our pigs are pastured in a huge forested area where they root day and night. Our chickens, ducks and turkeys are entirely free-range. Our poultry and pigs are fed certified organic grain to complement the generous pasture space they are provided. All of our animals are 100% antibiotic and hormone free. These are very content, extremely healthy animals that truly thrive in their natural environment and are always handled humanely. We believe meat raised in this way, naturally tastes better, and provides healthy essential fatty acids and an important guarantee to customers. Our vision is grounded in a strong belief that livestock can live healthy, natural lives and families can maintain a humble life farming with the rhythms of the seasons. We believe that to really change the food system, we need small farms in every community raising crops and livestock with intention, care for the earth, and a cultural sensitivity that reflects local values. Come join us by becoming a member! Hettie Belle Farm, Jennifer Core and Olivier Flagollet, 28
WInchester Road, Warwick MA 01378. (978) 544-6241. High Ridge Meadows Farm is a small, family-run farm offering organically raised grass fed beef, lamb and chicken. We raise Angus, Red Devon and Hereford beef. Our
sheep are purebred Icelandic which produce a lean and mild flavored meat.
Our All our meat is processed at a local USDA inspected slaughterhouse and is sold by the cut, frozen and cryo-vac sealed. If you are interested in pre-ordering a side of beef or a quarter, please call or email us for pricing, cut sheet and more info. We are very proud to have received organic certification for beef, lamb, hay, and pasture by VOF in 2010, and for chicken in 2011. Preserving the farming history and beautiful mix of mountains, forests, and fields that is so unique to Vermont, is very important to us, as is returning to healthy, nutritious, organically and naturally raised and grown food. High Ridge Meadows Farm, Mary Moran, 1800 Chelsea
Mountain Road, East
Randolph VT . (802) 728-9768. Holiday Farm is currently offering pasture-raised pork (future plans include grass-fed lamb and beef in 2009) and eggs, maple syrup, and vegetables. Our piglets are born here on the farm in deep-bedded stalls or on pasture as weather/season allows. As soon as it is warm enough in the spring, pigs are moved to pasture where they are may root and wallow as much as they like as they renovate old vegetable fields, pasture and hayland. They are an integral part of our field management system. They are fed a supplement of locally produced grain throughout the year, and are supplemented with plenty of farm-produced second-cut hay in the winter time. Our practices make for a flavorful, lean meat that is tender and delicious. Our hams and bacon are real-wood smoked in CT, though our slaughterhouse only has the capacity for a liquid cure. We currently sell cuts out of our freezers here on the farm; please contact us for an informative brochure and detailed cut price list. Eggs are from pasture-based, heritage breed laying hens, though their winter quarters are in the barn to keep them warm, they still have access to the outdoors and we provide them with free choice 2nd cut hay and locally produced grain. Eggs are sold out of farm office and at our seasonal Farm-stand on Rt. 9. Holiday Farm, Desiree and Jesse Robertson-DuBois, 100
Holiday Cottage Road, Dalton, MA 01226. (413) 684-0444. John Crow Farm utilizes an approach for rearing animals known as "pasture-raising." Pasture-raised animals roam freely in a natural environment where they're able to eat nutritious grasses and other plants that their bodies are adapted to digest. All of our birds and animals are grass-fed in natural, non-chemically-treated Massachusetts pastures for the duration of their lives. This is different from “free-range”; JCF animals are never “barned” or fed factory grains ever. All animals on John Crow Farm are hormone-free and treated humanely, with deep respect and genuine care. Our methods for raising animals guarantees excellent quality, nutritious meat products, and we are proud that our animals are 100% grass-fed in a stress-free, open environment. We sell the following products:
John Crow Farm sells its products directly to the public at several Massachusetts Farmers Markets. Please check our website for a complete, up-to-date listing of these markets for the upcoming season. We offer a Meat CSA which begins on June 1st and December 1st each year. If you choose to join the John Crow Farm CSA between these start periods, it is possible to calculate a partial year to begin receiving our products immediately—just ask! There are a limited number of member slots open from year to year, so please sign up as early as possible. For more information on how to join, please see our website. In addition, John Crow Farm will be launching its own farm-stand in June 2011, located at 170 Old Ayer Road, Groton, Massachusetts. At the farm-stand, you will find all of JCF’s products as well as specialty products from many local central Massachusetts farms. John Crow Farm, Robert Varisco, Mailing: 93 Prospect
Street, Fitchburg MA 01420. Farm: 170
Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA 01450.
(978) 235-4708. Jordan Farm's objective is to produce the highest quality grass fed beef possible; we raise 100% grass fed Hereford cattle on our small farm in S. Dartmouth, MA. Our animals are rotationally grazed with sound, natural farming practices that keeps our animals healthy and growing with no need for wormers, hormones or antibiotics. We are not certified organic as we buy some of our winter feed from non-certified fields and we do vaccinate our breeding cows. Jordan Farm is fortunate to be located in an ideal grass farming area with mild winters, reasonable summer conditions and long falls. We only harvest and sell our young steers, approximately 24-30 months old. All our beef is frozen in individually vacuum sealed packages and is USDA slaughtered and butchered in nearby Rhode Island. Our beef is sold off the web site or by appointment at the farm; please see the price list on the web site. We will also arrange for delivery in the SE Mass and RI area, including Boston. Jordan Farm, Andy Burnes, 22 Jordan Road, South Dartmouth MA. (617) 759-1701. Kalon Farm is an integrated small farm that raises and sells grass fed beef, lamb and pork. We have cage-free fresh eggs, seasonal garden vegetables and berries. We use all natural, antibiotic-free feed for chickens and pigs. Our cattle and sheep are grass based and fed hay/grass (No Grain). We avoid the use of any type of insecticide, herbicide or fungicide on our gardens and pastures. We rely on crop rotation, on-site composting, cover cropping and rotational grazing to build soil health. We do not use any growth hormones or antibiotics. Heritage breed cattle and sheep have a natural resistance to many of the problems large feed lot animals have. Salt, minerals, and kelp supplements are provided free choice. We mainly sell our items here at the farm. We do take deposits and advanced orders. Please call or send us an email to join our email list. Many items do sell out fast so first come first serve unless you pre-order Kalon Farm, Keith P Kopley, 28
Corey Hill Road, Ashburnham, MA 01430. (978) 878-3239. Manda Farm is committed to the health and welfare of its animals, its customers, and the planet. We raise heritage breed and endangered species of animals to share pre-factory-farming tastes, and to ensure biodiversity. We use NO pesticides, herbicides, hormones, or antibiotics (except in the case of a health emergency for an individual animal). We sell pork, chicken, eggs, goat, and turkey at the farm year round, and herbs & vegetables in season. Our products are also carried at the Old Creamery in Cummington, MA. Our animals are on rotated pasture or on hay when the snow covers. Fowl and pigs are supplemented with organic grain. All animals are out-of-doors, no confinement, year round. See our website for additional information. If you are in our area, please drop by. Michael AND Anna. Manda Organic Farm, Michael Kalagher and
Anna Hanchett, 25
Pleasant Street, Plainfield MA 01070. (413) 634-5333. Patridge Farm raises grass-fed lamb, pasture-raised organic (not certified) pork, chicken, turkey, goose and eggs (chicken, duck and "seasonal goose"). We sell piglets and Pilgrim goslings. Humane off-farm poultry processing by appointment. Wedding or special celebration? Let us raise your chicken; perfect for small or large event of any kind (must book in advance). Organic pasture-raised Freedom Ranger and Cornish Rock broilers sold whole or "cut-up" to make your life easier. Bone-in breasts, "split" chickens--many options available. Pre-order six chickens to receive a discount. Poultry brochures available, please e-mail or call to discuss. Our wholesome poultry has wonderful flavor and texture. Berkshire/Tamworth pork sold by the cut (fresh, smoked, and link sausage). Quarter, half and whole hogs available by pre-order. Out meat and bacon has rich, genuine flavor, very distinct and delicious. It is lean with slight marbling. Icelandic lamb meat is fine-grained, very mild and delectable. Holiday turkeys and heritage goose are available from November on, with bone-less breasts and legs available into the New Year while supplies last. Food lovers are discovering that goose fat has unsurpassed taste and is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. It is high in "heart healthy" mono- and poly-unsaturated fats and rich in oleic acid C18:1. Patridge Farm is a small third generation farm. All our animals are raised and rotated with care on organic pasture--no cages--and fed organic grain along with organic fruits and veggies grown on our farm. Unlike "naturally grown" animals, all our animals are fed organic grain that contains no GMOs, herbicides and pesticides and all else that "naturally grown" are given. Meat and eggs sold on farm by appointment. Visits encouraged. We are a mere 2 1/2 hours from Boston and 35 minutes from Hanover and Franconia, NH. Reasonable delivery fees available. We also sell at farmers markets in Rollinsford, Exeter, Lebanon and Hanover, NH. Patridge Farm, Mary Jones, 583
County Road, North Haverhill, NH 03774. (603) 989-5589 or (603) 918-1451. Misty Brook Farm is a traditional mixed
farm in Central Massachusetts on the eastside of the Quabbin Reservoir.
We are certified organic by Baystate Organic Certifiers. Our
crops are grown in a rotation and our animals are rotationally grazed. Our dairy cows are Jersey and Jersey crosses that produce rich creamy milk. The dairy cows, beefers, and veal calves are all 100% grass-fed. They graze from April to November and eat hay during the winter months. The pigs are our land clearers and we supplement their rooting with organic ear corn and other grains. Our laying hens are fed organic grains and what they find on pasture while free-ranging. Organic Raw Cow's Milk, Eggs, Pork, and Veal are available year round. Beef is mainly available in late Autumn. The farm stand is open daily. To pre-order a whole or half meat animal please contact us. Misty Brook Farm, Katia & Brendan Holmes, PO
Box 62, Hardwick MA 01037. 830
Springhill Road, Barre MA. (413) 477-8234 The Mitzvah Meat and Mindful Meat food co-op provides glatt kosher, halal and non-kosher beef and lamb that has been grass-fed and finished, raised without chemicals, routine antibiotics, or hormones, and slaughtered humanely. Our farms are naturally or organically certified (NOFA), but all hold to the same high standards of care of their animals stated above. Our humane slaughter takes place in a small USDA-certified slaughterhouse that allows for compassionate care of each animal preceding and at the time of their slaughter, rather than assembly line killing. We provide 15-20 lb prepaid packages of frozen meat through deliveries in the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts areas. We are also able to ship overnight to anywhere in the country. Our packages typically have an assortment of ground meat, chops, and roasts. Special cuts as well as fat, hides, and organ meats are available by request. Our meat is currently available only through our website. Mindful Meat, Mitzvah Meat, Maya Shetreat-Klein,
(718) 514-1576. Moon In The Pond Farm has been raising top quality food for 14 years. We have a deep commitment to sustainability, non-toxicity, health of people, animals, the planet, heritage and heirloom breeds, grass- based farming, education, and our local community. We offer beef, pork, chicken, lamb, goat, veal, turkey, goose, eggs, honey, herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms. All seasonal. Year-round at the farm, and May–October at the Sheffield Farmers' Market. We use no antibiotics (except to treat illness), never hormones, nor herbicides, no chemical fertilizers, no confinement. Animals are raised out-of-doors on grass. See our website for more information. Moon In The Pond Farm, Dominic Palumbo, 816
Barnum Street, Sheffield MA 01257. (413) 229-3092 Voice mailbox
2. Here at Natural Way Farm we believe that there is only one way to produce healthy foods, that is organically. We use no chemicals or pesticides, and abide by NOFA/MA standards for organic, sustainable farming practices. We specialize in pastured, free-range chicken eggs which are naturally tinted blues, greens, pinks. browns, etc.; raw honey from our own hives; PYO blueberries; herbs, garlic, and specialty salad greens; and whatever we decide to try for the year. Best to call to see what is available. If you live in or around Boston or the North Shore of Boston, you may find some of our products, especially eggs, at Appleton Farms CSA, Ipswich MA., or Lionettes Grocery in the South End of Boston. Natural Way Farm, Anne L. Goldstein, 79
Hill Street, Topsfield MA 01983. (978) 887-8580. Oake Knoll Ayrshires, a licensed raw milk retailer, sells grass-fed, pasture-based raw milk year-round. Oake Knoll is committed to animal welfare, sustainability and food safety. To maintain animal health and as a part of holistic management, milking cows are seasonally supplemented with locally grown whole barley (2 pounds per cow per day, when needed). In the old barn, at the family's 280-year-old farm, visitors can also purchase eggs, cheese, grass-fed beef, maple syrup, and homemade soap. E-mail Terri for more information. Oake Knoll Ayrshires, Terri Lawton, 70 North Street, Foxboro
MA 02035. (774) 219-6257. River Rock Farm has raised grass-fed Angus beef since
1961. Animals spend 12 months a year outside on our pastures and are
fed only on our own hay in the winter. We do not use hormones or antibiotics.
We do not use chemical fertilizers. We were certified organic in 2005. We can sell you at least 1/4 of an animal, arrange the processing at a USDA approved slaughterhouse in Groton, MA, and arrange local delivery. No mail orders, please. River Rock Farm, Paul Schmid, 236
Fisherville Lane, South Westport MA 02790. (508) 636-5586. Robinson Farm is a fourth-generation, 100% grass-fed, 35-cow, certified organic dairy in Central MA. We produce five different raw, aged, organic, washed-rind farmstead cheeses: Robinson Family Swiss, Tekenink Tomme, Hardwick Stone (Brick style), A Barndance and Prescott (Comte Style). These are available at our farmstand store, on our website and at retail locations across New England. See our website for a more complete listing. Contact us for wholesale pricing. Our farmstand store is open every day from 7am to 7pm (7/7/7). We sell raw milk, our artisan, farmstead cheese, grass fed beef, eggs, seasonal veggies and flowers, local Capri goat cheese, honey and jams, pickles, sauerkraut, yogurt and crackers and more! Our cheeses are available at various restaurants and grocery stores; contact us by e-mail or visit our website for a complete list of locations. Some of our products are also available at the Dewey Square Farmers Market in Boston, the Amherst and Somerville Winter Farmers Markets, and the Hardwick Farmers Market. Robinson Farm, Pamela Robinson, 42
Jackson Road / PO Box 94, Hardwick MA 01037. (413) 477-6988. Simple Gifts Farm stewards 36 acres of community-preserved land in North Amherst, less than a mile from the University of Massachusetts. Our animals are an integral part of the soil fertility plan for the certified organic vegetables that we raise for sale through a CSA and at Farmer's Market. Lamb and beef are 100% grassfed, and are available for sale by the cut seasonally. Our eggs are certified organic and pasture-raised, and are available year-round. Pork is also pasture-raised, and fed organic grain. Pork shares are available in the early summer and early winter, consisting of a one-time 20-lb. box with several different options. Whole and half hogs are also available. Check our website for more details, and for an easy on-line signup. All of our products are for sale at the farm during CSA pickup (do not need to be a member), Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 to 7:00 and Saturday 9:00 to 1:00, June through October; at the Amherst Farmer's Market, Saturdays on the Common 7:30 to 1:30, May through Thanksgiving; and at the Amherst Winter Farmer's Market Saturdays at the Middle School, 10:00 to 2:00, December through April. Simple Gifts Farm, Jeremy Barker Plotkin, 1089
North Pleasant Street, Amherst MA 01002. (413) 549-1585. Sojourner Sheep graze peacefully on a hillside overlooking the verdant Connecticut River Valley in western Massachusetts. My grass-fed lambs are raised without hormones, and as a rule do not require antibiotics because pasture provides clean, spacious surroundings. In the fall I take my lambs to a local USDA-inspected processing facility that I have personally toured; I am pleased with its cleanliness and attention to detail. I offer whole lambs processed according to your preferences and vacuum-wrapped in conveniently sized packages. One lamb yields approximately 25 pounds. I may also have individual cuts; please check my website for pricing and availability. I also maintain a small free-range flock for personal use, and often have a spare dozen eggs available for $3.00. Sojourner Sheep, Diane Roeder, 502
North Farms Road, Northampton MA 01062. (413) 586-4822. Steady Lane Farm offers grass-fed beef, raised without grain. Although our practices are mostly organic, we are not certified yet. We measure success by healthy soils, happy animals, and friendly neighbors. The mowings and pastures on our farm in the wet, hilly Berkshire soils are over 150 years old. We strive for full-system (holistic) practices that build the soil food web, using our herd’s winter manure and sawdust bedding (from untreated wood) for nutrient and biotic replacement in the hayfields. The herd drinks from the clear spring-fed streams of the Berkshires, and we limit their access to protect the waters flowing downstream. Grass-based farming not only builds land productivity, but also habitat for wild animals. Our beef is dry-aged, which means that the steaks are tender enough to grill. We also recommend the stew chunks, bone-in stew cuts, shortribs and brisket for making traditional and healthy broth. Of course, ground beef is also available and wonderfully flavorful. We sell all year in Elmers Store in Ashfield, Debra’s Natural Gourmet in Concord, and Idywilde Farms in Acton. We also have a booth at the Ashfield Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings in the summer, where there is music and grass-fed yogurt! Steady Lane Farm, 144
Steady Lane, Ashfield MA 01720.
(413) 628-4689. Steve Normanton: I am originally from South Africa, where I worked in the livestock trade the conventional, agribusiness way. Here in New England, I have raised grass-fed beef for over ten years, with a focus on sustainability and holistic principles. I now raise pastured pork, pastured chicken, pastured eggs, and 100% grass-fed beef on 65 acres on the banks of the Merrimack River, about 10 miles from the Massachusetts state line. My pastures are certified organic by the State of New Hampshire. My cattle graze on pasture throughout the growing season, and I feed them certified organic hay in the winter. They are never fed corn or other grain, even for “handling” purposes. I sell beef in bulk and by the cut. I harvest my cattle when they have reached their full potential of quality, which means the largest quantities are available in the fall. Therefore, I recommend pre-ordering for fall delivery. All my beef is USDA-inspected and flash-frozen. My pigs live and forage outdoors, and I supplement their diet with organic formulated pig grain. My pork is harvested in the fall, and is available in bulk and by the cut as long as supplies last. All my pork is USDA-inspected and flash-frozen. I raise my meat chickens outdoors on pasture in a day-range system, which allows them to forage for bugs and living plants. I supplement their diet with organic formulated chicken grain. I process the birds on-farm (exempt from USDA inspection) June through October. I sell fresh or frozen whole chickens (i.e. plucked and cleaned but not cut up into parts). My laying hens, like the meat chickens, forage outdoors on pasture in the growing season, and also get organic formulated layer grain. Eggs are available year-round. Please visit my web site for current pricing, ordering information, and more details about my farming practices. Steve Normanton, 226
Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield NH 03052. (603) 320-1169. Wheel-View Farm in Shelburne is a family owned scenic hilltop farm in western Massachusetts raising USDA certified natural grass-fed beef and breeding stock from our primarily Scottish Highland and Galloway herd. The cattle graze contentedly on our summer pastures and are fed grass-legume hay from our fields during the winter. These heritage breed cattle do an excellent job of maintaining open space on land that is not suitable for grain or vegetable crops. We have chosen this type of farming because it is more environmentally friendly, more humane for the animals, and also healthier for the consumer. Unlike commercial feedlot cattle that are raised in confinement and fed a diet of grain, synthetic vitamins, growth hormones, and antibiotics, our grass-fed animals live very different lives. They live on pasture from birth to market. Because they live a more natural, less stressful life the animals are very healthy and calm. We determine the growth rate of our animals not by artificial hormones and grain but instead by genetics and quality of the forage, resulting in a nutritious healthier product. Wheel-View Farm, 212
Reynolds Road, Shelburne MA 01370.
(413) 625-2900. |
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