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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: Applecheek Farm is a sustainable organic grass based family farm, located in Hyde Park, Vermont. We sell a variety of organic pasture-raised products: heritage breed turkeys, chickens, eggs, stewing hens and veal. The heritage breed turkeys are raised on fresh pasture. Currently we are raising White Holland turkeys, a breed that originated from
Mexico and was introduced to Europe in the 1500’s and in the USA in the 1800’s. This breed of turkey is very rare. Turkeys are butchered on the farm for Thanksgiving. Very limited supply. Pasture raised organic chickens includes broilers and stewing hens. They are available retail at the farm in limited supply, best purchased during summer and fall. We also custom raise chickens for our customers, call us for details. Organic pasture-raised eggs are available year around. During the grazing season our laying hens are moved daily following the cows with a chicken tractor. During the late fall and winter they are fed an organic diet rich in omega 3 and beta-carotene. Our organic grass and milk fed veal is sold on limited supply in the fall. These calves are raised seasonally on fresh lush grass and fed nutrient rich spring and summer milk. We strive to live a simple life close to the land, producing healthy foods and services for the community while maintaining a sustainable farm for future generations. We invite you to come and visit our farm and see first hand our way of farming, which is good for the land, good for the animals and good for the people. Applecheek Farm, John and Judy Clark, 567
McFarlane Road, Hyde Park VT 05655. (802) 888-4482. Fax: (802)
888-4482*51. Back Beyond Farm is a family-owned and run
farm in Tunbridge, Vermont. We raise certified organic, grassfed
beef and Our pigs are not fed routine antibiotics or hormones and are not fed meat or meat byproducts. Our hogs are allowed to run on grass in the summer. Our chicken, beef and pork are available year round. Chickens are sold whole; beef and pork are sold by the cut or by the whole or half. Customers can pick up at the farm or buy our meat at the Norwich Farmer's Market. We would be amenable to establishing a buying club and delivering pork and beef. Please visit our website to learn more about our farm. Back Beyond Farm, LLC., Ray WIlliams, 9
Glen Road, Chelsea VT 05038. (802) 889-3211. 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. At Dayspring Farm we raise Grass-fed Katahdin lambs because this American lamb breed which is a hair sheep naturally produces mild tasting lamb meat. We have found this sheep breed, if properly managed, has the ability to grow and finish efficiently from grass and stored grass feeds. Our cattle are raised naturally on pasture grasses, legumes and forbs grown on the hills of our farm in Southeastern Vermont. Water for our animals is provided from a dedicated underground spring or from our driven well which is the same water source we use at our home for drinking. Both of these water sources are rich in minerals from deep in the earth. The grass we grow is from re-mineralized soils which we see as the source of health for our stock, plants, and ultimately for ourselves and others who enjoy our special meats. In addition we supplement our stock with organic kelp meal (seaweed) which is a complete source of trace minerals as well as with mineral salt. Our sheep and lambs are provided with a healthy and peaceful environment with plenty of fresh air, sunshine and exercise. We take pride in how we husband our stock and endeavor to be good stewards of the land and animals, treating both with respect and care. Breeding stock is sold when available and meat regularly by appointment at the farm. We also sell and ship frozen meat to customers in New England and eastern New York. Orders can be placed on our online store by visiting our web site. Dayspring
Farm, Rod Hewitt, 217
Darby Hill, Rockingham VT 05101. (802) 463-2205. Earthwise Farm and Forest is a certified organic, draft-animal powered farm and forest that applies dowsing, organic, biodynamic and ecological principles for the purpose of creating healthy, vibrant food and forest products. Everything on our farm is raised using a process of intention and intuition to validate the unseen energy of Life's creative process. The emphasis of our farming enterprises is to develop a functional relationship with the land-base and the infrastructure to support a self-sufficient 'whole farm organism', including: motive power (draft animals), renewable energy (solar and wind power), nutrient cycles, lumber, heat, food, and vital soil resources for a family or similar small group of residents. We are certified organic through Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) Products for sale include, grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, pasture raised heritage turkeys, pasture raised chickens, pasture raised eggs and grass fed raw milk. We also market garlic, potatoes, cut flowers, wreaths, fuel wood and hard/softwood lumber for work exchange. Consulting services include grazing management, horse logging, and educational workshops. Our chicken is available in August while supplies last (10 birds left), our turkey (40 birds) is available fresh for Thanksgiving and frozen after that. Our raw milk is available year 'round. Beef is available in December while supplies last. Our pasture raised pork is already sold out for 2011, but we are taking orders for 2012. All our animals are slaughtered humanely on the farm. We are willing to ship our garlic, dried flowers, wreaths, but prefer to sell our other products face to face. We will consider delivery of products within a certain distance please talk to us directly to figure that out. Earthwise Farm and Forest, Lisa McCrory, 341
Macintosh Hill Road, Randolph VT 05060. (802) 234-5524. Family Cow Farmstand is an all-raw, grass-based micro-dairy. We are a tiny farm focused on quality, not quantity. All of our systems are designed to produce very high quality raw milk from a few grass fed, heritage breed cows. We feed about 2-3 pounds of organic grain per cow, per day, which makes up a very small part of their diet. The majority of their feed is pasture and dry hay. We are the first state-certified raw milk dairy in Vermont. We have our milk tested regularly and consistently achieve outstanding results. We sell bottled raw milk out of our farmstand and by delivery to Burlington, Vermont. Please contact us or stop in to buy some milk out of the fridge. We offer milk shares, cheesemaking, home dairying classes and tours. Our farmstand is self-serve and always open! Family Cow Farmstand, Lindsay Harris and Evan Reiss, 2386
Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg VT 05461. (802) 482-4440. The Flack Family Farm produces pasture-raised and finished lamb on certified organic fields. The lamb is available for sale at the farm and at the Onion River Co-op in Burlington. It is also featured at a number of local restaurants. The meat is available as whole lamb, cut to your specifications, or in individual cuts. Sausage and salami can be ordered as well. The lamb can be shipped anywhere in the United States. The Flack Family Farm, RD 2, Box 900, Enosburg
Falls VT 05450.
(802) 933-7752. Fax: (802) 933-6148. Green Mountain Grown specializes in Gourmet Pasture Raised Meats. All our meats come from animals that are humanely pasture raised. Our beef and veal comes from black angus beef cattle. Our veal calves are pasture raised along side their mothers—no confinement in crates, no milk replacer. They nurse freely at will and nibble lush grasses. Our lamb and pork is also pasture raised and comes from mainly heritage breeds. At Green Mountain Grown, we believe in sustainable agriculture. We believe in raising animals in a manner that is harmonious with the environment and suitable for the species. We strive to produce wholesome meats with exemplary flavor while respecting the land and animals. Pleasing our customers is high on our priority list, however caring for the land and animals ranks higher. We will never sacrifice the well being of our land and animals in order to produce "more"—that is our commitment to you. We ship anywhere in the continental 48 states,
please visit our web store at www.greenmntgrown.com to
place an order.
Green Mountain Grown, Wendy Mahmood, 2840
Brook Road, Corinth VT 05039. (802) 439-3012. 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) 565-1021. The Hill Farm of
Vermont specializes in organically certified, pasture-raised beef.
(To qualify for organic certification, animals must Beef is sold by the whole, half, and quarter, based on its hanging weight. Halves range from 160 to 220 pounds and take up about 4 cubic feet of freezer space. Hamburger and stew meat from older animals is available at a lower cost. Large quantities of beef are available in October at the farm or direct from the butcher. Our "Hamburger Special" is available at various times throughout the year. Hill Farm of Vermont, Peter Young and Nancy Everhart, RD 1, Box 740, Plainfield VT 05667. (802) 426-3234. Jericho Settlers' Farm is a small family farm in Vermont. We raise a diversity of livestock and poultry on pasture. All of our animals are drug free: no chemical wormers, no antibiotics or hormones are given to the animals or put in their feed. Our lamb and beef are 100% grassfed and rotationally grazed. The laying hens and roasting chickens are raised on pasture following our livestock. Our heritage breed of Tamworth and Berkshire pigs are bred and raised outdoors year round. The beef is a Devon-Angus cross with genetics well suited to finishing on grass. We sell whole chickens, eggs and lamb, beef and pork by the half or whole. All of our products are available at our farmstand, and our farmers markets. We also offer a Summer and Winter CSA, sheepskins, 100% lard from our pasture-raised pigs, and fine handcrafted Windsor chairs and Shaker inspired furniture. We grow and raise food because we believe a thriving local food system is essential to a sustainable community—both our human-community and the other animals, plants, and the land that share this space with us. We strive for real work in which we find joy, wonder and accomplishment each day, as well as the continuous opportunity to learn and meet challenges. Our aim is to provide real nourishment for you and your family. Jericho Settlers' Farm, Mark Fasching, 22
Barber Farm Road, Jericho VT 05465. (802) 899-4000. Kingdom Hill Farm is a sustainable, diversified farm specializing in grass-fed beef and located in the remote hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Our beef is pasture raised and finished on our certified organic fields. Our herd never receives grains, growth hormones, or antibiotics. Our animals are never confined indoors and are raised in a natural, low stress herd environment. We offer USDA inspected, Cryovac-frozen retail cuts as well as custom orders for quarters, halves and wholes. We sell "on farm" by appointment, on the internet, and via phone orders. Additionally, we grow and sell certified organic garlic and asparagus. Kingdom Hill Farm, Vickie and Michael Connor, 2907
Chilafoux Road, Brownington VT 05860. (802) 754-6530. Lathe Farm sells 100% grass-fed raw milk, certified organic by VOF. We have 23 acres of pasture and hay land, so our
herd is small--fewer than ten cows--and we are seasonal (milking May
through Calves are born on pasture in the spring and early summer when the grass is lush, and they are raised by cows, not by bottles! For at least a month, they enjoy unlimited nursing, grooming and play. At weaning, they are only separated by one strand of wire, which reduces stress. The herd is mostly Milking Shorthorn, with some Dutch Belted and Jersey crosses. Customers must call ahead and arrange a time to pick up milk at the farm and provide their own containers (usually half-gallon mason jars). On occasion we also have family cows, steers, pastured poultry, eggs, grass-fed beef, and Shetland fleeces for sale. Lathe Farm, Cedar Hannan and Jen Linck, 1163 West Hill Road, Craftsbury VT 05826. (802) 586-2401. E-mail: daisy@lathefarm.com. Website: http://www.lathefarm.com. Maplewood Organics is a biodiverse
eco-farm in Vermont's Champlain Valley. We raise 100% grass-fed, certified
organic (by VOF) We believe our primary purpose as farmers is to build and care for the soil and all that it provides for us. Our products can be purchased here on the farm retail or through our CSA; at City Market, Burlington; Sweet Clover Market, Essex; Shelburne Supermarket, and the Boardman Hill Farm Store in West Rutland. We will ship our meat within the Northeast. Our meat can be purchased as individual cuts, bulk packages and halves and wholes. Maplewood Natural Organics, Eric and Hannah Noel, 3550
Gore Road, Highgate VT 05459. (802) 868-5083. North Hollow Farm offers fresh or frozen naturally raised beef and pork at the farm or mail order. Both are available by the cut or by the side or whole. All our animals are humanely raised, in a very stress-free environment. Beef is 100% grass fed and hormone- and antibiotic-free. Pigs are raised on certified organic grain in large pens and outside when possible. All cattle are fed on pasture for the green months and hay and silage that we raise for the winter. The only purchased feed is minerals and salt. We have been using Red Devon and British White bulls for the last three years to help produce a better grass fed product. North Hollow Farm, Mike Bowen, 2124
North Hollow Road, Rochester VT 05767. (802) 767-4255. Shuttleworth Farm, LLC is located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Our critters are raised on the lush pastures in the shadow of Jay Peak. We raise Devon and Angus cattle, along with Horned Dorset and Il d' France sheep—breeds chosen for their heartiness and ability to perform well on a pure grass diet. We believe very strongly that healthy animals provide us with healthy food, and healthy animals are raised on grass alone, the way nature intended. Though our beef and lamb are not currently certified organic, they graze only certified organic pastures and we do not use any antibiotics or added hormones. We sell beef and lamb by the whole, half, quarter and a limited selection of special cuts. Please contact us for more information, or to arrange a farm visit! Shuttleworth Farm LLC, Todd Shuttleworth, 649
Loop Road, Westfield VT 05874. (802) 744-6431. Sweet Tree Farm is a 350 acre farm located in the Connecticut River valley of southeastern Vermont. We raise Hereford/Angus cross (Baldies) cattle. During the spring and summer months, they graze on our chemical-free pastures bordered by woods that provide natural protection from the elements. Two guard donkeys protect our young calves from predators. In the winter, our cattle enjoy the outdoors during the day and are brought into our large, clean, well ventilated barn at night where they are fed freshly chopped haylage from our chemical free fields. Our cattle are supplemented with trace mineral blocks and have access to spring/well water at all times. We sell retail cuts of beef year-round at
our farm sugar house. Our beef comes from cattle born and raised at Sweet
Tree Farm. This allows us to assure our customers that our beef is 100%
free of hormones and antibiotics. While we have not yet begun the process
of organic certification, we adhere to NOFA guidelines. Sweet Tree Farm, Deborah Titus, 1656
US Route 5, East Dummerston VT 05346. (802) 254-4634.
Vermont Natural Beef operates on 300 acres of rolling pastures and meadows in the lower Champlain Valley of Vermont. Starting in late April our yearling beef feeders begin a 6-month long managed pasture rotation culminating in a well finished, naturally raised beef by October or November. These animals are never confined and are systematically rotated through lush regrowth pastures of clover, alfalfa and grass. They live and grow the way Mother Nature intended for large ruminants to live. In the fall we market our beef primarily as whole beef or sides (1/2 beef) for freezer stock directly to our customers in New York and New England. By filling out a cut sheet the customer is able to dictate every detail in the cut and packaging process that takes place at a local family owned USDA-inspected butcher shop. From the field to the vacuum-packed cuts delivered to your freezer, when you deal with Vermont Natural Beef you deal with the owner and his family because no one else works there! When you finally meet your meat we will make sure the pleasure is all yours! Visit our website or give us a call. Vermont Natural Beef, Bob Stannard, 1943
Stage Road, Benson VT 05743. (802) 537-3711. Westhaven Farm raises Beefalo Beef, a cross between American bison and domestic beef cattle. The animals are naturally raised and finished on grass, naturally mined minerals, and kelp meal. They are given no synthetic hormones, growth implants, animal by-products, or antibiotics or other drugs except where the health of an individual animal is threatened. In winter, they maintain their health and vigor well on hay alone. Beefalo is nutritious and delicious, naturally low in fat and cholesterol, while being comparatively high in some essential nutrients and protein, facts which led the USDA to give Beefalo its own designation, "Beefalo Beef." Being naturally low in fat does not diminish its palatability. We sell Beefalo by the quarter (approximately 90 pounds) or half for the freezer, as well as retail cuts to individuals, stores, and restaurants. We now ship by FedEx within the continental United States, using insulated containers and frozen gel packs to alleviate the Federal restrictions on the use of dry ice. Westhaven is a small farm, producing a quality product with care, and not all cuts are available at all times. We hope you will try and enjoy Beefalo Beef, and we greatly appreciate your support. Westhaven Farm, Lucien Hinkle, RR1, Box 261, Bethel
VT 05032. (802) 234-5653. Willow Hill Farm handcrafts award-winning farmhouse cheese. With eight generations of grass-based cattle ranching behind them, we strive to provide the utmost in nutrition by grazing all animals on native grasses, herbs, and forbs, in the Green Mountain of Vermont. The farm offers sheep's milk cheese, cow's milk cheese (made from rare Dutch Belted cows), lamb, free-range eggs, pork and soon—beef. "Have a visit!" We raise our animals using organic methods, but we are not certified organic, except for our blueberries, which are certified organic by NOFA-VT. The diverse products are offered at farmer's markets, through our website, in restaurants, co-ops, and shops throughout the USA. Please contact us for a list of locations. The products can also be shipped to you Fed Ex. Visa/Mastercard accepted. Willow Hill Farm, 313
Hardscrabble Road, Milton VT 05468.
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