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Amazing GrazingA directory of local sources for grassfed meat, poultry and dairy products in DE, MD, VA and WVA

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A directory of local sources for grassfed meat, poultry and dairy products in DE, MD, VA and WVA

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Photo: Jared Planz The Chesapeake Alliance 2019 Future Harvest Photo Contest Runner-Up for Sustainable Agriculture Address: 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 1, A Guide to Grassfed Grazing Cockeysville, MD 21030 an eating meat actually help forage-based diets. Non- Phone: Cthe planet? These days that ruminants—pigs and poultry— (410) 549-7878 might sound counterintuitive, can and will eat significant Email: but raising animals on pasture amounts of grass and forage but can help curb climate change and cannot thrive solely on grass- [email protected] improve water quality, helping based diets and thus also eat a to protect our environment diet supplemented with grain. and the Chesapeake Bay. And 100% GRASSFED even better? Locally purchased The American Grassfed grassfed products are nutritious Association provides definitions In this directory, look for and support your neighboring for distinguishing between these the 100% Grassfed symbol farms. As meat consumption types of diets for ruminants and indicating farms that report 1 reaches record levels , it’s more non-ruminants. For ruminants, they raise beef, lamb, goat, important than ever to choose grass-based products are those or bison solely on grass after the sustainable (and healthy) where “grass and forage must weaning from mother’s milk. option: grassfed. be the feed source consumed Non-ruminants, such as for the lifetime of the ruminant, pigs and chickens, can eat a What is Grassfed? except for milk consumed prior significant amount of grass and Only one type of meat—that to weaning.” For non-ruminants insects but are almost always from ruminants, the term for such as pigs and chickens, “grass supplemented with grain. Thus animals that chew cud—can be and forage must be a significant we say “pastured pork” or 100% grassfed. Cattle, bison, feed source consumed for the “pastured poultry.” goats and sheep all evolved to lifetime of the animal.”2 eat nearly entirely grass- and DISCLAIMER: Information included in this directory A Note to Chefs & Caterers is based on statements made Many producers are pleased to accommodate the special directly by the producer. Future needs of chefs, restaurants and caterers. Use this directory Harvest has not independently to contact them directly. If you can’t find a producer who verified these statements, nor can meet your needs, please contact Future Harvest at does it endorse or guarantee listed products. [email protected].

1. http://bit.ly/2H4xoCp. 2. Americangrassfed.org. 3. http://on.nrdc.org/2rbpBIS. 4. https://www.4p1000.org/ Good for You Compared to products from 3 primarily grain-fed animals, products from grassfed animals— meat, poultry, milk, yogurt, cheese and eggs—have been demonstrated to have a number of health benefits: • Less fat • Fewer calories • More omega-3 fatty acids • More conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) • More beta carotene • Lower occurrence of E. coli bacteria

Increased levels of CLA and omega-3 fatty acids have been linked with decreased risks of cancer, diabetes, some types of immune system disorders and Photo: Jared Planz cardiovascular disease. Lowering 2019 Future Harvest Photo Contest Runner-Up fat and calories can have a positive and pesticides. It also confines in a globalized marketplace to impact on cardiovascular health large numbers of animals in increasingly erratic weather. and obesity. Increased vitamin small spaces, which can lead to The number of small, family- A, through beta-carotene, helps manure leaking into groundwater run farms, a cherished part of maintain healthy skin and vision. and running off into nearby our Chesapeake Bay regional Additional health benefits add up waterways. landscape, has seriously when animals are raised without declined over the past three growth hormones, antibiotics In contrast, grass-based systems decades. Well-managed or pesticides. Animals raised maintain plant cover on pastures, pasture helps improve farm on pasture, without any animal reducing or eliminating erosion profitability: healthy soils are products in their diet, have a much and runoff. Methods like rotational more drought- and flood- lower risk of carrying E. coli and no grazing, where grass-eating tolerant and are higher in the risk of carrying bovine spongiform animals are frequently moved to nutrients needed to produce encephalopathy (BSE), also new pastures, allow fields to “rest,” more forage for grazing known as mad cow disease. For build pasture organic matter animals. more information on the health and the “good” microbes that benefits of grassfed products, see build healthy soil. Deeply rooted Another key element of eatwild.com pasture grasses also draw carbon sustainable farms is you, the from the air down into the soil via consumer. Your food purchases Good for the Planet photosynthesis, helping to offset can have a big impact on Grass-based systems are the carbon dioxide emissions that the landscape around you, most sustainable type of animal contribute to climate change4. connecting you to your agriculture. Industrial livestock Grazing, and healthy soils in neighboring farmers and farming relies on growing general, is a critical tool for helping contributing to a vibrant local grain for animal feed, which is to cool our warming planet! food economy. When you go typically produced in farming grassfed you are preserving systems that rely heavily on Good for Farms our region’s agrarian heritage, soil-eroding tillage and fossil- Farmers face a host of keeping working lands working fuel-based fertilizers, herbicides challenges, from competition and helping farmers thrive and

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Photo: Deidre Smith provide fresh, nutritious food to opportunity to speak directly In a CSA arrangement, a set our communities. with local farmers who produce amount of meat is paid for your food. Farmers markets upfront by the consumer. This So How to Go Grassfed? offer a high degree of choice, guarantees the producer a Local farmers are increasingly often including multiple secure amount of income and choosing to raise their livestock producers of a variety of meats, benefits you with a supply of outdoors, on pasture, where dairy and poultry products, delicious meats over several the animals can browse freely. and the opportunity to select months. CSAs may offer However, many factors affect exactly the cuts of meat weekly, biweekly or monthly whether a farm chooses to raise you want. And while you’re pickups, reducing your need its ruminants on 100% grass or there, you can pick up fresh for storage space. Meat is to include some grain in the diet. vegetables, fruits and other generally cut up into steaks, The simplest way to find out if an market essentials. Find a market roasts, stew and ground meat, animal’s diet is primarily grass- near you with these guides: wrapped or vacuum-packed, and based is to connect directly with labeled. Farms sometimes offer a farmer. Visit futureharvestcasa. • Maryland Farmers “packages” of choice cuts of org to view the Amazing Grazing Market Association meat for those who just want an Directory, a resource for • Buy Local Delaware: assortment of steaks and roasts. identifying and connecting with Farmers’ Markets Guide Chesapeake region farmers. • Virginia Farmers Join or Start a Buying Club Market Association Use this directory to help find Buying clubs are cooperative local sources for steaks, ground • West Virginia Farmers groups of people seeking to beef, leg of lamb, sausage, bacon, Market Association share a bulk purchase of whole, eggs, smoked hams, handmade • Washington Post Guide half or quarter animals. Why go cheese and even goat-milk to Farmers Markets in the bulk? Buying in quantity can be fudge, Thanksgiving turkeys, Washington DC area cheaper overall, save you trips Christmas geese and more—all to the grocery store, ensure you fresh from the pasture and direct Buy a CSA Share have meat on hand for longer from the farmer to you. All the Community-supported periods and give you the chance farms in this directory report agriculture (CSA) harvest to cook and enjoy a variety of their animals’ diets are primarily subscription programs originated meat cuts. Further, a buying club grass-based. on vegetable farms, but more can connect you to like-minded Go to Farmers Markets and more meat producers are people and introduce you to the Farmers markets offer the offering options for consumers. grazers who grow your food. How to Start a Buying Club 5 Want to start a Go Grassfed buying club? The following guide will help you create your own.

1) Learn the Landscape per final product weight. You may have to calculate Every buying club needs a leader who knows the basics. the approximate price per pound; ask your farmer • Find out what’s available in your area. Use the Amazing for guidance, and visit www.futureharvestcasa.org/ Grazing directory to find the farms near you. Reach resources for a more detailed explanation out to the farmers to see if their offerings fit with your of wholesale pricing. needs and expectations. Some may sell whole and half animals regularly, and fit right into your buying club 2) Recruit Members 1model. (View the Amazing Grazing directory at www. futureharvestcasa.org.) Now that you have learned the basics of bulk buying, it’s time to recruit members. Consider how many members • Learn what types of animals are available wholesale. Do you want to engage in the buying club, then recruit you want lamb and pork, or prefer beef? Can you find from family and friends, via social media and email, and one farm with all the meats you’re interested in, or will you need to work with multiple farmers? Some farmers by posting on neighborhood and regional forums like have different species available seasonally; others have 2nextdoor.com. Lay out the options: what types of meat multiple processing dates and have animals available are available and when; which cuts buyers can expect, and year-round. Farmers typically sell whole, half and in what quantities; and a rough idea of cost and freezer quarter animals. storage requirements. Will you split the cuts and costs • Learn which types of cuts are available. The types of evenly? If certain members plan on purchasing a greater cuts and numbers of those cuts available differ from proportion of the animal, what process will you use to species to species. Each animal yields only so many allocate the meat? Determine your process ahead of time. types of cuts, and the proportion will change depending on wether you want to purchase a whole, half, or 3) Pick Up quarter. Since a single cow yields only so many steaks, With your club formed, place your order! Your farmer may you’ll have the opportunity to cook new and varied deliver or you may need to pick up your bulk purchase cuts of meat. If you want to make a bulk purchase, from the farmer or the butcher. Plan to bring enough consider asking for a “variety pack,” “sampler pack,” or a “farmer’s choice.” coolers to transport your meat home to your freezers. After pickup, meat should be stored in a freezer until you • Understand the “cut sheet.” Farmers and butchers use are ready to cook individual cuts. cut sheets to divide up the parts of an animal into the 3 end products. A certain percentage of a cow will always 4) Let’s Eat! be ground beef, but the buyer (you!) might prefer a chuck roast over cubed stew meat, or as many T-bone Now it’s time to enjoy your delicious bounty! Grassfed steaks as possible. The farmer might ask your buying meats are leaner and cook differently than grain-fed club to fill out the “cut sheet,” might provide you with meats. Encourage all club members to purchase a meat a pre-filled sheet for editing, or might already have thermometer to cook grassfed meats to perfection. Learn a standard set of cuts. Learn more about cut sheets, 4more about grassfed meat cooking techniques and recipes different cuts of meat, and how to cook them here: below—bon appetit! www.futureharvestcasa.org/resources. • www.americangrassfed.org/recipes • Learn the freezer space requirement buying club members would need for quarters, half, or whole • www.americangrassfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ animals. The rule of thumb is one cubic foot of freezer Tips-for-Cooking-Grassfed-Beef.pdf space for every 35–40 pounds of packaged meat. Will one person store all of the meat, or will each participant • www. adenafarms.com/blogs/healthyliving/best-way-to- have enough freezer space? cook-Grassfed-beef • Ask your farmer the price range for quarters, half, • www.onlygrassfed.com/cooking-tips/recipes.html and whole animals, and be prepared to share this with potential members. Bulk meat pricing varies based on the type of animal, production practices, and from animal to animal. When selling an entire animal, farmers typically price the meat one of three ways: a standard price per whole animal; a set price per pound for the carcass/hanging weight; or a set price per pound 6 Delaware

100% GRASSFED C & J Farms, Inc. Jody and Carlton Jones 3174 Woodland Ferry Road 302-629-8194 Seaford, DE 19973 [email protected] 1 Sussex County C&J Farms is a family farm that raises Black Angus cattle that are grassfed and finished. Cattle are never fed grain or given growth hormones, antibiotics, or implants. Pastures are free of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. All beef is aged, vacuum packed and frozen and is offered by the sample pack (30 lbs.), by the quarter, and by the half.

100% GRASSFED Dittmar Family Farms Zachary and Jenny Dittmar 644 Paradise Alley Rd 302-222-9948 Felton, DE 19943 [email protected] 2 Kent County dittmarfamilyfarms.simplesite.com Dittmar Family Farms is a small, regenerative farm dedicated to providing quality, chemical free, naturally grown products. Sheep, cattle, dairy goats, laying hens and broilers are raised on pasture. CSA shares are available.

100% GRASSFED Grass Works Meat Farm Andy Jones 3006 Woodland Ferry Road 302-858-1439 Seaford, DE 19973 [email protected] 3 Sussex County grassworksmeatfarm.com Grass Works sells grassfed, grass-finished beef and lamb. Poultry is pasture raised and supplemented with non-GMO feed and includes Thanksgiving turkeys.

Sharon’s Natural Gardens 8887 Blackbird Road 302-846-2571 Delmar, DE 19940 [email protected] 4 Sussex County sharonsnaturalgardens.com Homestead growing a wide variety of foods, flowers and herbs, as well as some hens for eggs and sometimes meat and rabbits for meat and furs. Sharon’s has had 40 years of practicing organic and biodynamic methods here and making their own compost.

Tappahanna Creek Farms Josh and Toni Thompson 19098 County Seat Highway 302-841-0176 & 302-233-4301 5 Georgetown, DE 19947 [email protected] Sussex County Tappahanna Creek Farms specializes in pastured heritage pork, broilers, goat meat, and eggs. Maryland 7

5 Cow Farm Doug Carroll and Deirdre Smith 1117 Greenspring Valley Road 410-790-9140 Lutherville, MD 21093 [email protected] 6 Baltimore County 5cowfarmboards.com 5 Cow Farm raises Hereford cattle on pasture in Lutherville. The beef is available through direct sales of quarters, halves and wholes.

Albright Farms Tom Albright 3505 Sweet Air Road 410-329-3269 Phoenix, MD 21131 [email protected] Baltimore County albrightfarms.com 7 Albright Farms has its own breeding herd of Angus cattle that are grass raised and grain finished. All feed for the livestock is grown on the farm, except for minerals, which are purchased. No byproducts, added hormones, or antibiotics are used. Although the farm is not organic, practices considered sustainable are followed. Chickens are pastured and moved to new grass daily. Frozen chicken is available for sale nearly year-round. Fresh turkeys are available by order for Thanksgiving.

Backbone Food Farm Max and Katharine Dubansky 530 Lynndale Road 301-334-5633 Oakland, MD 21550 [email protected] 8 Garrett County backbonefarm.com Backbone Food Farm produces and sells organic chicken and eggs and pasture-raised pork. The animals are raised without added hormones or antibiotics.

Birds Eye View Farm Carole Morison 2909 Byrd Road 410-957-4615 Pocomoke City, MD 21851 [email protected] 9 Worcester County Transitioned industrial broiler production to pasture-raised egg farm. Hens are on pasture from four weeks on. They are heritage breed chickens and are fed no antibiotics or animal by-products.

Bohemia Lea Farm Cal Hurtt 5224 Augustine Herman Highway 410-275-2715 Cecilton, MD 21913 [email protected] Cecil County bohemialea.com Animals are raised ethically and naturally, moving about in the open air, finding food, socializing, and 10 living like they were meant to live. The farm believes chickens, pigs, and cows thrive on growing grass and natural forage. There is a rhythm to the seasons that helps animals be their most healthy and delicious. To raise the healthiest animals possible, using land responsibly, the farm never uses antibiotics or added growth hormones and feeds animals locally sourced feed, and animals forage on pasture and woods. Animals take longer to raise as the farm follows nature’s cycles. 8 Maryland

Cabin Creek Heritage Farm Doug and Lori Hill 18235 Clagett Landing Road 301-430-0170 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 [email protected] 11 Prince George’s County www.cabincreekheritagefarm.com Cabin Creek Heritage Farm is a sustainable, pasture-based family farm in Upper Marlboro. The family raises woodland pork, pastured broilers, pastured layers, quail and rabbits in their natural environment, without the use of added hormones, antibiotics, or pesticides.

Calvert Farm Pamela Stegall Roberts 321 Chrome Road 410-658-3914 Rising Sun, MD 21911 [email protected] 12 Cecil County calvertfarm.com Calvert Farm sells free-range duck and chicken eggs and other seasonal products. Products are available on the farm or through a CSA.

Catoctin Mountain Farm [email protected] Sabillasville, MD 21780 catoctinmountainfarm.com Frederick County 13 Catoctin Mountain Farm strives to continually enhance their operations, to mimic nature, and to re-establish the symbiotic relationships that make for healthier and happier animals maintain the environment, and provide premium, all natural meats for customers. Livestock enjoy 240 acres in the scenic Catoctin Mountains. The sheep graze on pasture and the hogs root and snooze in the woods.

100% GRASSFED Cedar Run Cattle Marilyn and Lew Dodd 320 John Powell Road 410-556-6728 Sudlersville, MD 21668 [email protected] Queen Anne’s County cedarruncattle.com 14 Cedar Run raises their own beef cattle and sells USDA inspected, naturally fed, dry-aged beef to retail customers, neighbors and friends. Cattle are raised in fresh air, on native pasture, with salt, minerals and fresh water. They are also finished on pasture (grassfed and finished) to give the beef a rich flavor, plus health benefits. The farm does not use growth hormones, growth stimulants, or artificial or antibiotic feed additives. They also raise hogs, meat chickens, egg layers, and turkeys.

Chestnut Creek Farm Jan and Jeff White 3610 Baker Road 410-746-5768 Westminster, MD 21157 [email protected] 15 Caroline County chestnutcreekfarm.com Pasture-raised Katahdin and Dorper lamb, Black Angus beef, Heritage pigs including Gloucestershire Old Spots and Berkshire turkeys for Thanksgiving. Maryland 9

100% GRASSFED Clagett Farm Michael Heller 11904 Old Marlboro Pike 301-351-4940 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 [email protected] 16 Prince George’s County clagettgrassfed.wordpress.com Beef and lamb are raised entirely on grass, with no use of antibiotics or added hormones. Animals have pasture available 365 days of the year. Cows are Red Angus crossed with Red Devons, and sheep are Katadhins. In addition to perennial pastures, the farm uses summer annuals to ensure the highest quality forage throughout the year to provide the highest quality meats.

100% GRASSFED Clark’s Elioak Farm Nora Crist 10500 Clarksville Pike 443-741-2412 Ellicott City, MD 21042 [email protected] Howard County clarklandfarm.com 17 Clark’s Elioak Farm raises and sells grassfed and finished beef. Cattle enjoy pasture and hay throughout the year and are raised without synthetic hormones, steroids, unnecessary antibiotics, or animal byproducts. Beef and pork can be purchased at Clark’s Elioak Farm Store year round. Hours vary by season, check the website or call to check current hours. Beef is dry aged for three weeks and processed at a USDA-approved facility. The beef is available frozen and vacuum packed by the cut.

Clear Spring Creamery Clare and Mark Seibert 14322 St. Paul Road 301-730-6539 Clear Spring, MD 21722 [email protected] 18 Washington County clearspringscreamery.com Clear Spring Creamery is Maryland’s first organic farmstead dairy processing facility. Creamline milk, chocolate milk, drinkable yogurt in six flavors and several cheeses are available for purchase at several Washington D.C.-area farmers’ markets. Cows and processing facility are certified organic by the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Cool Brook Farm Sheldon Shank 20026 Lehmans Mill Road 301-393-5410 19 Hagerstown, MD 21742 [email protected] Washington County Brown eggs are offered from pastured hens as well as pastured chicken.

Corner Oaks Farm Mike Drake 17112 Powell Road 240-675-5826 20 Sharpsburg, MD 21782 [email protected] Washington County Corner Oaks sells Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys. 10 Maryland

100% GRASSFED Country Pleasures Farm Eric and Lori Rice 6219 Harley Road 301-371-4814 Middletown, MD 21769 [email protected] 21 Frederick County countrypleasuresfarm.com Country Pleasures Farm sells certified organic, Grassfed Angus beef. The USDA-inspected, frozen beef is available by the cut, by the box or by the quarter. Products are available on the farm or (for an extra cost) can be shipped.

Cottingham Farm Cleo Braver 28038 Goldsborough Neck Road 443-463-1298 Easton, MD 21601 [email protected] Talbot County cottinghamfarm.com 22 The farm grows farrow to finish heritage hogs, who live their entire lives in family groups on the farm’s certified organic pastures. Hogs are fed supplemental organic vegetables, sprouts made from non-GMO grains, and supplemental conventional feed. The resulting pork is far superior to grocery store meat and is available at the farm Wednesday through Saturday (please call ahead) in retail cuts (chops, roasts, bacon, sausages, ribs, ground, hocks, pork belly, etc).

100% GRASSFED Crow Farm Judy Crow 12441 Vansant Corner Road 302-304-0551 Kennedyville, MD 21645 [email protected] 23 Kent County crowvineyardandwinery.com This 365-acre working farm includes 100 head of Angus beef, 12 acres of wine grapes, a farmstay B and B and a wine tasting room. Tasting room open each day from noon to 5 p.m.

Crystal Springs Farm Troy Cool and Emily Siwarski 19200 Geeting Road 301-432-5292 24 Keedysville, MD 21756 [email protected] Washington County The farm offers pastured pork and eggs. Animals are supplemented with locally milled grain.

Deer Creek Beef Nancy Ann Sayre 424 N. Main Street 443-807-8642 Bel Air, MD 21014 [email protected] Harford County 25 Deer Creek beef is produced and sold by a partnership of third- and fourth-generation farmers deeply committed to conservation and sustainable agriculture. Angus beef is rotationally grazed and finished on locally-grown corn and processed in two small, family-owned (federally inspected) plants. No added hormones or antibiotics are used. Products include frozen beef, beef jerky, and heat-and- serve barbecue. Maryland 11

A Note on Buying Meat in Bulk Beef, pork, and lamb can often be purchased from local farms as whole, half, or quarter animals, or in individual cuts. Generally no matter which quantity you buy, the meat is cut up into steaks, roasts, stew and ground meat, wrapped or vacuum-packed, and labeled. Buying in bulk generally allows the farmer to offer you a lower overall per-pound price. It also gives you the chance to cook and enjoy a variety of cuts of meat. Sometimes, bulk meat comes in boxes or you may need to bring your own cooler. Farms sometimes offer “packages” of choice cuts of meat for those who just want an assortment of steaks and roasts. See Page 5 for more information.

Eco-Goats Brian Knox and Jennifer Vaccaro 131 Indiantown Farm Lane 814-233-0305 or 410-729-1219 Centreville, MD 21617 [email protected] 26 Queen Anne’s County eco-goats.com Eco-Goats is a for-hire vegetation management team supervised by a licensed forester covering central Maryland and western Delaware. Visit the website for video and press.

100% GRASSFED Eder Farm Bill and Outi Denny 235 Nottingham Road 443-907-7244 Elkton, MD 21921 [email protected] 27 Cecil County ederfarm.com The farm buys calves as weanlings and raises and finishes them entirely on pasture. They follow all organic practices but are not certified as organic. During the growing season, cows are rotated daily on pasture. Soil is tested and supplemented to achieve optimal health. Organic hay is fed during winter, and the cows have year-round free choice minerals.

En-Tice-Ment Farm Raised Meats Deana Tice 231 Polling House Road 443-336-8492 Harwood, MD 20776 [email protected] Anne Arundel County enticementfarmraisedmeats.com 28 En-Tice-Ment Farm Raised Meats is not an organic operation, but all is done naturally. Beef and sheep are pasture raised. Pigs love a spacious pen with lots of mud, and chickens are fed GMO- free grain. Pork and lamb are fed quality feeds from local feed mills or local farmers without the use of steroids, added hormones, and other additivies. Farm-raised meats are offered in both small and large quantities. The meats can be bought in small cuts, quarters, halves, or whole. 12 Maryland

Even’ Star Organic Farm Christine Bergmark and Brett Grohsgal 48322 Far Cry Road 301-866-1412 Lexington Park, MD 20653 [email protected] St. Mary’s County evenstarfarm.bigcartel.com 29 Primarily a vegetable, fruit, and flower farm, Even’ Star free ranges 200 laying chickens. The owners believe in the ancient agricultural tradition of integrating small numbers of animals with many acres of pasture and vegetable production. The hens eat crops that aren’t pretty enough or fresh enough for human customers. They supply small amounts of manure that is spread in the winter to help the next season’s tomato plants thrive. The hens eat lots of insects and grubs, many of which would otherwise eventually find the crops.

100% GRASSFED Ferguson Family Farm Lynne Ferguson 3443 Beckeleysville Road 443-845-1554 Parkton, MD 21120 [email protected] Baltimore County fergusonfamilyfarm.com 30 Ferguson Family Farm emphasizes producing delicious, highly nutritious foods. All animals are free range and receive no growth hormones, antibiotics, or appetite stimulants. Products include free- range heritage Berkshire pork, 100 percent grassfed (corn-free) Angus beef, fresh brown eggs, pastured roaster chickens, turkeys and Muscovy ducks. Order early for holiday turkey or duck to assure availability. Order form is available online.

Flying Plow Farm Sarah Rider and Tom Paduano 96 C. Johnson Farm Lane 443-686-9786 Rising Sun, MD 21911 [email protected] 31 Cecil County flyingplowfarm.com Flying Plow Farm is a small-scale diversified farm. Key to the farm is the integration of vegetables, cattle, poultry, draft animals, pigs, and people to create a self-sustaining farm organism.

100% GRASSFED Fox Hollow Farm Stephanie Rohrer-Scuderi 21808 Woodfield Road 301-330-0165 Gaithersburg, MD 20882 [email protected] Montgomery County foxhollowfarm.org 32 The farm has been family owned since 1985 and has never used chemicals or added growth hormones. Meats are USDA certified. Lamb and goat meat comes in family-sized portions. Free- range broiler chickens are raised throughout the year. Free-range turkeys are available during Thanksgiving. The farm market is open several days a week and sells eggs, meats, vegetables, goat cheese, raw honey, breads and pies. Orchard hay is available for animals.

Full Cellar Farm Kip Kelley 3901 Lander Road 310-639-9711 Jefferson, MD 21755 [email protected] Frederick County fullcellarfarm.com 33 Full Cellar Farm grows fresh vegetables, herbs, cut flowers and pastured poultry, pork and eggs on the scenic westward slopes of the Middletown Valley in Frederick County. Though not certified organic, the farm aims to grow the prettiest and tastiest food for the local community in a way that leaves the farm healthy and productive for future generations. Full Cellar is at area farmers’ markets, CSAs and local food hubs. Maryland 13

Good Fortune Farm Michael Klein 18001 Horsehead Road 301-579-2105 Brandywine, MD 20613 [email protected] 34 Prince George’s County Good Fortune Farm sells chicken and turkey. Chickens are processed fresh on the farm from April to October, with turkeys ready for Thanksgiving. Animals are vaccine free and raised naturally on certified organic pasture with no added hormones or synthetic vitamins.

100% GRASSFED Good Run Farm Rob Burnett Westminster, MD 757-876-1041 Carroll County [email protected] 35 goodrunfarm.com Good Run raises 100 percent grassfed beef, with no added growth hormones or antibiotics. Animals are always pastured and ethically raised.

Good Soil Farm, LLC Stephen and Casey-Mae McGinley 9736 Keysville Road 443-536-1830 Emmitsburg, MD 21727 [email protected] 36 Frederick County Good Soil Farm runs a vegetable CSA and sells eggs from pastured hens. They will offer pastured chickens and grassfed sheep. Regenerative agriculture is their model, as they seek to go beyond organic. It is the hope that Good Soil Farm be a place to build community as well as soil.

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100% GRASSFED Grand View Farm Nick Bailey 1939 High Point Road 410-937-2221 Forest Hill, MD 21050 [email protected] 37 Harford County grandviewfarming.com GVF is a pasture-based holistic farm raising cattle, pigs and chickens. GVF provides beef, pork, poultry and egg products through an on-farm store as well as online ordering and home delivery.

100% GRASSFED Grazy Days Family Farm Leah Mack 12102 Coppermine Road 301-639-2027 Union Bridge, MD 21791 [email protected] 38 Frederick County grazydays.com Grazy Days is a woman-owned and operated eco-farm raising 100 percent grassfed and finished beef and lamb on 85 acres in eastern Frederick County. The operation sells directly to the public from the farm by appointment. They carry 25-pound boxes of mixed cuts of beef and offer whole lambs and half steers custom cut on a seasonal basis.

100% GRASSFED Green Acres Farmstead Curvin and Glennis Eby 19534 Reidtown Road 301-992-7785 39 Hagerstown, MD 21742 [email protected] Washington County A small, family-operated, organic, grassfed dairy offering grassfed beef as a byproduct of the dairy herd.

100% GRASSFED Green Akeys Family Farm Michael Akey 2301 Cross Section Road greenakeys.com Westminster, MD 21158 Carroll County 40 Green Akeys is a small, diversified family farm located near Westminster. The family raises grassfed beef and lamb and pastured poultry. They offer a vegetable CSA, a meat CSA, and farm fresh eggs. They belong to Slow Food USA, the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association (board member), Belted Galloway Society, Katahdin Hair Sheep International, PASA, Future Harvest, and the American Grassfed Association. Their mission is to provide a healthy, sustainable alternative to conventionally farmed and raised products, and they encourage members to support all local agriculture.

100% GRASSFED Groff’s Content Farm Julie and Bob Bolton 14930 Bollinger Road 301-447-6148 Rocky Ridge, MD 21778 [email protected] 41 Frederick County groffscontentfarm.com Groff’s Content sells pasture-raised and finished beef, lamb, holiday turkeys, whole chicken and free- range eggs. Beef and lamb are frozen and available in wholes, halves and split halves. Products are available at the farm and from the USDA-inspected processor in Emmitsburg. The animals are raised without added hormones or antibiotics on certified organic pasture. Maryland 15

100% GRASSFED Hard Bargain Farm Michael Morris 2001 Bryan Point Road 301-292-5665 Accokeek, MD 20607 [email protected] Prince George’s County Hard Bargain Farm is an environmental education facility and working farm situated on 330 acres along the Potomac River opposite George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. They sell 100 percent 42 grassfed beef, pastured broilers, and pastured eggs. Grassfed beef is available year round on a first- come, first-served basis. The beef is processed at a USDA-certified slaughterhouse in Mount Airy in late fall. Most beef is sold by the quarter, but is available in smaller amounts during the year as long as it lasts. They also sell free-range chicken broilers. These young, meaty birds are raised on pasture and fed grain in chicken tractors. All chickens are cleaned and frozen on site. Also among available products are cage-free, farm-fresh eggs, brown and blue-green, by the dozen.

100% GRASSFED Hedgeapple Farm Dr. Scott M. Barao 3760 Buckeystown Pike 301-662-0226 43 Buckeystown, MD 21717 [email protected] Frederick County hedgeapplefarm.com Hedgeapple Farm raises cattle completely on natural pasture and hay. No antibiotics, feed additives or growth hormones are ever used. Wholesome nutrition is the hallmark of their grassfed beef.

100% GRASSFED Hensing’s Hilltop Acres Kelly Hensing 3394 Jennings Chapel Road 704-293-4126 Woodbine, MD 21797 [email protected] 44 Howard County hensingfarm.com A small, family farm located in Howard County, raising heritage breeds on pasture. Beef is 100 percent grassfed. Other animals are pastured but supplemented with non-GMO grains. Visit the website for more information.

100% GRASSFED Hole in the Woods Farm The Butterfield Family 36859 Hollyfield Lane 301-769-2963 or 301-769-2010 Chaptico MD 20621 [email protected] St. Mary’s County holeinthewoodsfarmandmeats.com 45 At Hole in the Woods Farm and Meats, all cattle are born on the farm and raised for meat production. They guarantee meats are added hormone free, steroid free, anitbiotic free, growth implant free, humanely raised, USDA inspected and approved, raised on site, and meet the high quality of standards as outlined in the Southern Maryland Meats Program. The farm purchases feeder pigs from reliable breeders and brings them to their facility to be fed out in a controlled manner. 16 Maryland

Jehovah-Jireh Farm Myron and Cathy Horst 7033 Ed Sears Road 301-874-6181 Dickerson, MD 20842 [email protected] 46 Montgomery County jehovahjirehfarm.com Jehovah-Jireh Farm sells certified organic, pastured eggs at area health food stores. Eggs can be found at at MOM’s Organic Market in Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and College Park in Mary- land and at the Merrifield MOM’s in Virginia. Common Market (Frederick) and the Takoma Park Food Co-op also sell the eggs.

Kitchen Girl Farm Connor Horne, Christy Ottinger 3311 Mt Zion Road 757-784-5082 Upperco, MD 21155 [email protected] 47 Baltimore County www.kitchengirlfarm.com Heritage-breed laying hens are raised on pasture in mobile coops. They rotationally graze with other ruminants.

Liberty Delight Farms Shane Hughes 1633 Oakland Road 443-226-5634 48 Reisterstown, MD 21136 [email protected] Baltimore County libertydelightfarms.com Liberty Delight is an all natural livestock farm.

100% GRASSFED Locust Point Farm Glenn and Janet Sensenig 430 Locust Point Road 410-398-8765 Elkton, MD 21921 [email protected] 49 Cecil County locustpointfarm.eatfromfarms.com Angus beef from this operation is 100 percent grassfed and antibiotic and added hormone free. They offer beef by the pound, freezer combos, or by halves. Visit the website to see cuts offered and prices.

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Select State & National Farm & Farmers Market Listings 100%marylandsbest.net GRASSFED? futureharvestcasa.org virginiagrown.com wvfarm2u.org buylocalvirginia.org eatwild.com Photo: Evensong Farm somarylandsogood.com localharvest.org wvfarmers.org

100% GRASSFED Longview Farm Penelope Breese and Steven McIlvane 1511 Bryan Point Road 301-203-2874 Accokeek, MD 20607 longviewfarmdc.com Prince George’s County 50 Longview Farm raises Berkshire pigs, grassfed cattle, eggs, heirloom tomatoes and salad greens. The Angus cows are born, bred, and naturally raised on rotationally grazed pastures, followed by the hens. The Berkshires are rotated in woodlands. The chickens and pigs eat non-GMO feed. No antibiotics, added hormones, growth supplements, animal by-products, chemicals, or pesticides are used. Member of Slow Food DC and Southern Maryland Meats.

100% GRASSFED Lovell Grass Fed Cattle Company Jack Lovell 232 South Springdale Road 410-635-6161 or 504-931-9816 New Windsor, MD 21771 [email protected] Carroll County lovellgrassfedcattlecompany.com 51 Lovell Grass Fed Cattle Company raises 100 percent grassfed beef available by the whole or the half. The Black Angus cattle are born and bred on the farm and roam free on organic pastures, which are certified by the state of Maryland. No added growth hormones are ever used, and the farm is certified by the American Grassfed Association. Beef is dry aged and custom cut at Wagner Meats in Mount Airy.

100% GRASSFED Lucky Lane Farm Lynn Roberts 19636 Graystone Road 410-299-0486 White Hall, MD 21161 [email protected] Baltimore County luckylane.farm 52 The operation provides 100 percent grassfed lamb (available by the half or whole) from the Perendale flock (dual-purpose, rare in the United States). Lambs are typically available in December and February/March and are cut to specifications, vacuum sealed and flash frozen at a USDA-inspected facility. They also have fleeces (for handspinners) and machine-washable tanned lambskin pelts. Located half an hour north of Baltimore.

Monnett Farms Benson and Jamie Tiralla 4830 Dennis Monnett Road 410-535-4357 Prince Frederick, MD 20678 [email protected] 53 Calvert County monnettfarms.com Monnett Farms is a diversified livestock farm producing grassfed and pasture-raised meats. The farm is owned by Benson and Jamie Tiralla, who sell grassfed beef, lamb, and goat, as well as pasture-raised pork and eggs. Visit the website for farmers’ market locations. 18 Maryland

Mountain Valley Acres Darel and Melisa Myers 2216 Rohrersville Road 301-432-5841 Knoxville, MD 21758 [email protected] 54 Washington County Mountain Valley Acres offers Cornish Cross broilers that are pastured in a portable shelter moved every day for fresh grazing. The chickens are processed as whole birds, cleaned and bagged, ready to be picked up same day fresh or next day fresh frozen for convenience.

Nice Farms Creamery Bob Miller 25786 Auction Road 410-829-4456 Federalsburg, MD 21632 [email protected] 55 Caroline County nicefarmsMD.com This 201-acre grazing dairy utilizes a rotational grazing system to produce high quality dairy products including fresh milk, yogurts, grassfed butter, and ice cream.

100% GRASSFED Nick’s Organic Farm Nick Maravell 8565 Horseshoe Lane 301-983-2167 Potomac, MD 20854 [email protected] Montgomery County nicksorganicfarm.com Nick’s Organic Farm raises tender Black Angus grassfed cattle, certified organic pastured chicken 56 and turkey processed on the farm, and certified organic pastured eggs. The farm utilizes an 8- to 12-year crop rotation and rotationaly grazes animals across fields to continuously improve soil health and produce nutrient dense food. Also available are beef sausages, jerky and ground beef, chicken parts, heirloom food grade corn and cornmeal, organic poultry feeds, hay and straw. Visit the farm at the annual Buckeystown Farm Tour the third weekend in October. Contact the farm to join the mailing list to receive a reminder.

100% GRASSFED Nick’s Organic Farm Nick Maravell 2733 Buckeystown Pike 301-983-2167 Adamstown, MD 21710 [email protected] Frederick County nicksorganicfarm.com Nick’s Organic Farm raises tender Black Angus grassfed cattle, certified organic pastured chicken 57 and turkey processed on the farm, and certified organic pastured eggs. The farm utilizes an 8- to 12-year crop rotation and rotationaly grazes animals across fields to continuously improve soil health and produce nutrient dense food. Also available are beef sausages, jerky and ground beef, chicken parts, heirloom food grade corn and cornmeal, organic poultry feeds, hay and straw. Visit the farm at the annual Buckeystown Farm Tour the third weekend in October. Contact the farm to join the mailing list to receive a reminder.

Oak Grove Farm Courtney Davis 3875 Oak Grove Place 301-246-4126 Nanjemoy, MD 20662 [email protected] 58 Charles County Oak Grove Farm sells goats, live, to customers who want Grassfed meat with no additives. Call for availability and directions to the farm. Maryland 19

One Straw Farm Norman Family 19718 Kirkwood Shop Road 410-343-1828 White Hall, MD 21161 [email protected] 59 Baltimore County onestrawfarm.com One Straw Farm is a second-generation family farm in northern Baltimore County specializing in organic vegetables and pasture-raised heritage breed pigs. The animals are allowed to graze and have access to non-GMO feed and are never given added hormones or antibiotics.

100% GRASSFED Open Book Farm MK and Andrew Barnet 6600 B Roy Shafer Road 240-457-2558 Middletown, MD 21769 [email protected] 60 Frederick County openbookfarm.com This operation is a pasture-based livestock and certified organic vegetable farm. Pigs, laying hens, turkeys, and meat chickens all live outside on rotationally grazed pasture, where they receive a non-GMO feed ration to supplement their grazing. Beef is 100 percent grassfed. None of the animals ever receive added hormones, antibiotics, or parasiticides.

P.A. Bowen Farmstead Brian Wort and Amy McCurdy 15701 Dr. Bowen Road 301-579-2727 Brandywine, MD 20613 [email protected] Prince George’s County pabowenfarmstead.com A biodynamic, multi-species, pasture-based farm featuring animals who work symbiotically to 61 heal and build soil and to produce high-quality foods that nourish bodies: award-winning raw milk cheese; pastured poultry meat and eggs; woodlands-raised, whey-fed pork; and pastured beef. This traditional method of farming requires no external inputs of chemicals or fertilizer, retards growth of pathogenic organisms, and vastly improves the soil. They use no soy, corn or other GMOs in their own poultry/pork mixes of locally-sourced organic grains ground on the farm. Animals are exceptionally healthy and happy because they are allowed to be and act as they are meant to.

100% GRASSFED Pale Blue Dot Farm Chris Jones Clinton, MD 240-650-EGGS Prince George’s (240-650-3447) County [email protected] 62 palebluedotfarm.com Like their customers, this operation loves the planet and wants to nurture it, so they work to build healthy soil, use sustainable methods to manage flowers grown especially for you, and raise chickens to provide natural insect control and roam their nutritious grass pastures under blue skies and grey.

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Patuxent Harvest Mike Derfler 1910 Chimney Lane 443-684-4634 St. Leonard, MD 20685 [email protected] Calvert County 63 Patuxent Harvest is located in Calvert County near Solomons Island. The farm follows a nature-based practice for farming, believing that nature provides everything needed to have a successful and thriving farm. They do not use any synthetic or manmade products on any meat products. Added hormones, antibiotics, vaccines, chemicals and pesticides are never used. They offer both organic and 100 percent natural, non-GMO pastured pork, chicken and Thanksgiving turkey.

100% GRASSFED Peace Hollow Farm Myron and Janet Martin 2148 Rohrersville Road 301-432-2974 Knoxville, MD 21758 [email protected] 64 Washington County Offering mouth-watering 100 percent grassfed beef, dry aged for two weeks. Sold by the cut, by quarters, or on the hoof.

100% GRASSFED Phoenix Farm Marla Hollandsworth 14307 Phoenix Road 410-978-1778 Phoenix, MD 21131 [email protected] 65 Baltimore County This is an all natural, pasture-based, small farm. The beef cattle are Hereford/Simmental crosses bred on a Carroll County farm and raised on the farm from young calves. They are pastured year round and are not treated with added hormones or antibiotics. The operators sell by the quarter, half or whole beef. Hens roam in open pasture and produce rich, orange-yolked eggs.

100% GRASSFED Plow & Stars Farm Amanda Cather and Mark Walter 14010 Montevideo Road 240-812-2896 66 Poolesville, MD 20837 [email protected] Baltimore County plowandstarsfarm.com This is a small-scale, family-run farm in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve.

100% GRASSFED Pop’s Old Place Darlene Goehringer 4657 Skinners Run Road 410-924-1646 Hurlock, MD 21643 [email protected] Dorchester County 67 Pop’s Old Place was established in 1909 and is a small Century Family Farm in Dorchester County raising rare breed livestock and poultry. The operation started raising animals and vegetables for their own consumption and now offer to the public. They chose the breeds with much consideration on flavor and the hardiness of the animal to survive on pasture. They offer farm fresh meats that are far superior to anything purchased at a supermarket. Call before coming to the farm. Maryland 21

100% GRASSFED Porch View Farm, LLC Keith Ohlinger 2790 Florence Road 240-893-1718 68 Woodbine, MD 21797 [email protected] Montgomery County porchviewfarmllc.com Porch View Farm, LLC, raises heritage breed animals in a pasture-based system.

Progressive Farm, Inc. The Catterton Family Harwood, MD 410-867-1508 Anne Arundel County [email protected] progressivefarmmeats.com 69 All beef products on this farm are added hormone and steroid free. All steers have certification from birth they have not received any growth enhancers or added hormones. All steers are pasture raised and finished on grain and hay that is produced and harvested in house. This allows for control of the quality of the feed. Soybean meal is added into the feed only for protein. No animal by-products are ever used in the feed.

Prosperity Acres Mary Bowen 5811 Sunderland Court 443-964-4972 Sunderland, MD 20688 [email protected] 70 Calvert County browsinggreengoats.com Browsing Green Goats works with individual property owners, business owners, federal government agencies, state agencies and local municipalities. Goats are rented in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia.

100% GRASSFED Rights of Man Farm Carol Myers 9120 Ball Road 240-674-2733 and 301-674-2727 Ijamsville, MD 21754 [email protected] Frederick County rightsofmanfarm.com Rights of Man is a family-owned farm in Ijamsville (about 3 minutes from Urbana and 7 minutes 71 from Frederick) raising beef cattle, goats, pigs and chickens and growing organic vegetables. The beef cattle are grassfed and finished and along with the goats are raised on organic grasses and hay. Pigs are pasture raised and fed an organic grain mix made by the farm. Chickens are cage free and organic and fed a similar organic feed as the pigs. They sell frozen beef, pork, chicken and goat, organic brown eggs, and vegetables from a farm store and at local farmers’ markets. The farm store is open Saturdays from 9 to 6 and Wednesdays from 4 to 7.

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100% GRASSFED Rocklands Farm Greg Glenn 14531 Montevideo Road 301-825-8075 Poolesville, MD 20837 [email protected] Montgomery County rocklandfarmmd.com 72 Rocklands practices regenerative agroecology, integrating livestock and land management to produce clean and nutrient-dense food, a resilient ecosystem, and a happy family and community. They raise 100 percent grassfed beef and lamb, pasture-raised poultry and woodlot-raised pork. Immersive education experiences (classes and workshops, tours and field trips, camps, chick rentals) are available. Also on-site is a winery and tasting room (the farm produces and sells low-intervention wines), wedding and event venue, and wild-foraged flower arrangements by Sungold Flower Co.

100% GRASSFED Rumbleway Farm Robin Way 592 McCauley Rd. 410-658-9731 Conowingo, MD 21918 [email protected] 73 Cecil County rumblewayfarm.com This is a small, diversified, grass-based family farm located in Conowingo. They have an on-farm store, commercial kitchen and poultry processing facility and offer dinner at the farm and cooking classes.

100% GRASSFED Ruth Ann’s Garden Style Beef Steve and Ruth Ann Derrenbacher 11051 Renner Road 301-845-6766 Woodsboro, MD 21798 [email protected] Frederick County 74 Ruth Ann’s Garden Style Beef sells Angus grassfed beef. Beef is available in whole, half and quarter bulk packages as well as by the cut. All bulk beef is picked up, frozen and cryo-packed in see- through packaging, from the processor in Mount Airy in June and December by order only. Individual cuts and ground beef may be available for pick up at the farm throughout the year based on availability. The animals are grassfed and finished with no added hormones or antibiotics.

S.B. Farms, Inc. Bill and Shirley Edwards 7010 Hynson Road 410-754-5821 Hurlock, MD 21643 [email protected] Dorchester County sbfarmsinc.com 75 S.B. Farms sells all natural bison (American buffalo) meat. Bison are raised on grass pastures and are never fed growth stimulants, added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Meat is available in wholes or halves, as well as in cuts and burger patties. Jerky, sausages, ready-to-eat barbecue, sloppy joes, heart, liver, tongue and dog bones also available. All meat is USDA inspected and dry aged for 21 days before being cut, packaged and frozen.

What About Organic? In order to label meat organic, the animals must be raised eating certified organic feed (which can be either grass or grain) and be processed in a certified organic slaugherhouse. The lack of slaughterhouses that can accomodate small farms for organic processing is often a limiting factor for local farms. Remember, too - organic does not equal Grassfed or vice-versa! Determine what’s important to you and talk to producers about their farming methods to decide what best meets your needs. Maryland 23

100% GRASSFED St. Giles Farm Jennifer and Jamie LeCates 7934 Quantico Road 443-783-5579 Hebron, MD 21830 [email protected] 76 St. Mary’s County stgilesfarmstead.com St. Giles is a 95-acre farm in Hebron specializing in grassfed beef and pastured pork. We raise Dexter cattle and American Guinea hogs. Appointments necessary.

Sassafras Farm 4991 Huntingtown Road 443-532-0072 or 443-532-8985 Huntingtown, MD 20639 [email protected] Calvert County sassafrasfarmmd.com In 2006, Sassafras Farm began buying and breeding cattle and in 2010 was a fully registered 77 Angus herd. A family-owned and operated business, Sassafras Farm focuses on the superior genetics when breeding through artificial insemination and embryo transfer. They take pride in being a 100 percent natural raised beef operation where cattle do not receive added growth hormones or antibiotics. If you have never purchased locally grown, natural raised beef, let the farm help you in making a selection you will love. They also offer year-round private treaty bull and heifer sales. Contact them for more information.

Savage Acres Kevin and Laurie Savage 23301 Mount Ephraim Road 301-525-1902 Dickerson, MD 20842 [email protected] Montgomery County This family operation raises a small herd of Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires in Montgomery 78 County’s Ag Reserve, and the farm has been in the family for several generations. They market very lean beef from the dairy herd. The dairy herd grazes year round on grass not treated with chemicals, and the herd is supplemented with some hay and distilled grains from area distillers and brewers. The operation also includes some crossbred beef and beef breeds and multiple breeds of pigs, which are fed milk from the dairy herd. Some Boer goats are marketed for breeding stock, and hay is for sale.

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Schuler Real Properties Dr. Ronald D. Schuler DVM 79 Carroll County 410-840-9559 [email protected]

Shagbark Mountain Cattle John and Laura Sexton 2725 Kaetzel Road 301-834-9808 Knoxville, MD 21758 [email protected] Washington County Shagbark Mountain Cattle raises Black Angus and Simmental cattle and St. Croix sheep. They are 80 pastured on over 200 acres of clover, brome and orchard grass naturally without added hormones or chemical fertilizers. Grassfed beef and lamb is marketed from an office located in Maryland, across the river from historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. In business since the 1800s, a small family-run butcher shop (located in Maryland) processes the meat, which is USDA inspected and vacuum packed for freshness and freezer life. The farm also raises goats, hogs, pastured broilers and free- range eggs. Their own Jersey milk is used to make the line of Marigolds natural soap.

Shepherd’s Hey Farm Langstaff Family 24020 Old Hundred Road 301-908-9332 Dickerson, MD 20842 [email protected] Montgomery County Shepherd’s Hey Farm works to produce the highest quality lamb and wool products: pasture-raised, 81 custom-butchered lamb and prime colored hand-spinning wool and other wool products (yarn and sheepskin pelts). They place the highest priority on health and welfare of the animals and that of the land, water resources, and local natural biodiversity. Because lambing is in January and February, young lambs receive free-choice alfalfa and grass hay and grain as well as their mother’s milk and are eased fully onto pasture as they are weaned and the fields green up. Lambs are processed (slaughter-custom butcher-vacuum seal-freeze) at a local USDA-inspected facility.

100% GRASSFED Spring Pastures Farm Tom Garnett and Brooke Henley Frederick County 240-490-2058 [email protected] 82 springpasturesfarm.com A small family farm that produces grassfed and grass-finished beef while restoring the land through regenerative grazing. We sell frozen beef as individual cuts or custom-cut sides. On-farm store by appointment.

100% GRASSFED Springfield Farm Valerie Lafferty 16701 Yeoho Road 410-472-0738 Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152 [email protected] 83 Baltimore County ourspringfieldfarm.com Springfield Farm is a small, pasture-based family farm offering free-range/pastured eggs, poultry and meats. They do not use added hormones or antibiotics. Open year round, Fri/Sat/Sun from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maryland 25

Springfield Lamb Bill and Cindy Bankhead Rock Hall, MD 21661 410-778-1682 Kent County [email protected] springfieldlamb.com 84 Springfield Farms of Kent County, Inc., began its history with sheep in 1976 when the owners went to an auction to buy a saddle and came home with three sheep. They now have prize-winning flocks of 150 Romney ewes and 125 Lincoln ewes in Kent County on the Eastern Shore between Rock Hall, on the Chesapeake Bay, and Chestertown, on the Chester River. They sell pasture- raised, grain-finished lamb products by the cut. Lamb may be purchased at farmers’ markets in Baltimore and Chestertown and Lewes, DE. Call for details.

St. Brigid’s Farm Robert Fry and Judy Gifford 12246 Locust Grove Road 443-480-1853 Kennedyville, MD 21645 [email protected] 85 Talbot County stbrigidsfarm.com Milk from registered Jersey cows is marketed through the Land O’ Lakes cooperative. Grassfed Jersey beef and veal is sold directly to individuals and restaurants. Local residents are able to purchase steaks, roasts, burgers directly from the farm. Ask about monthly subscription series.

Stillwater Farm Herb Gronin Oxford, MD 21654 410-822-3761 Talbot County [email protected] 86 At Stillwater Farm, Katahdin hair sheep naturally graze without the use of injections and antibiotics and rotationally graze on 44 acres of lush green pasture. It is a peaceful place with four ponds and many trees for shade so sheep and lambs can get out of the hot afternoon sun.

Stoner Family Farms, LLC Dick Stoner Sharpsburg, MD 21782 301-613-5438 Washington County [email protected] localchesapeake.com 87 John D. Stoner, DVM, and Dick Stoner raise grassfed beef on their family farms near Sharpsburg, utilizing rotational grazing and environmental best practices, including CREP stream valley buffers and little or no herbicides and pesticides. The cows do not receive added growth hormones or antibiotics (except sick animals). The farm was started in 1978 with 29 brood cows and has been managed since then as a cow-calf operation. The herd was registered in 2011. The farm sells whole, half and quarters of beef as well as live calves each fall. Visit or call for more information.

Tamara’s Dairy Doe’s Delectables Tamara Schnoor 502 James Street 410-463-1982 Mardela Springs, MD 21837 [email protected] 88 Wicomico County tamarasdairydoes.com Tamara’s Dairy Doe’s Delectables is a small, organic farm business offering all-natural, hand-made bath and body products made from luxurious goat’s milk from animals raised on pasture. 26 Maryland

The Farm at Glen Mary Dave Schmidt 46788 Glen Mary Farm Lane 240-298-4120 Park Hall, MD 20667 [email protected] St. Mary’s County glenmarygrassfed.com Glen Mary Farm is committed to providing customers with everything a local grassfed farm stands 89 for. The operators practice holistic grazing in the style of pioneers such as Allan Savory and Ian Mitchell-Innes. This style of grazing maintains animal health and wellbeing, bolsters soil productivity, and establishes the necessary foundation for an ecologically and economically sustainable farming operation. Animals have year-round access to an array of free choice minerals, and while the farm is working toward grazing year round, their diets are occasionally supplemented with hay silage over the winter months. They do not use antibiotics or added growth hormones.

Trossbach Family Meats Mary Trossbach 1821 St. Jerome’s Neck 240-808-9056 Dameron, MD 20628 [email protected] St. Mary’s County trossbachfamilymeats.farm Trossbach Family Meats was founded by the fifth-generation farmers of Trossbach Farms: JC, Mary, and Travis Trossbach. Mostly focusing on beef and pork, the business slowly expanded to chickens 90 and seasonal turkeys. There are 25 breeding heifers and one bull, which are maintained throughout rotating pastures. Calves are born yearly and weaned at approximately 6 months to ensure no undue stress on their mothers. All cattle graze on grass/hay, along with ground feed mixed from the farm’s crops. Along with cattle, they also attain 20 sows that are bred by their personal boars. They strive for an average of approximately 120 piglets yearly. Piglets are introduced to feed at 20 days and weaned slowly to become independent of their mothers. Hogs are fed a mixture of farm crops used to create ground grain feed. Trossbach Family Meats does not use any antibiotics. Animals are processed by a USDA-inspected facility.

Wagon Wheel Ranch Brian Schiner 661 W. Watersville Road 443-271-6850 Mt. Airy, MD 21771 [email protected] 91 Carroll County wagonwheelranch.org Grass-based farm that raises animals on pasture without the use of added growth hormones or antibiotics. Products include grassfed beef, lamb, goat, free-range pork, chicken and eggs. Products are sold at Whole Foods, MOM’s, and the Common Market.

Where Pigs Fly Farm Brian Knox and Jennifer Vaccaro Centreville, MD 21617 814-233-0305 Queen Anne’s County [email protected] 92 wherepigsfly.farm The farm uses rotational grazing and regenerative farming practices to grow healthy soil, resulting in good, healthy food. The farm is not certified organic; however, they go beyond organic in all they do.

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Windmill Meadows Farm Jacob Horst Hagerstown, MD 21742 301-739-5258 Washington County Windmill Meadows Farm sells grassfed beef, milk-fed pork, grass- and milk-fed veal, pastured 93 chicken, and brown eggs. All livestock is raised without antibiotics and added hormones. Pastured chicken is available fresh or frozen, whole or cuts. All other meats are vacuum packed and frozen. Products are available by volume and cuts at the farm and at three Smart Farmers’ Markets: George Mason University, Centreville, and Purcellville. Drop-off points can be arranged on volume orders.

Windy Willow Farm Debbie and Dale Jones Sunderland, MD 20689 410-286-3918 Calvert County [email protected] 94 windywillowfarms.com Windy Willow Farm sells free-range, grassfed beef and lamb, cage-free eggs, and pork. No artificial hormones, steroids, additives or feedlots are used. All meat is USDA inspected and vacuum sealed without preservatives or dyes.

Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard John and Mary Fendrick 28600 Ridge Road 240-207-3732 Mount Airy, MD 21771 [email protected] Calvert County rockhillorchard.com Woodbourne Creamery at Rock Hill Orchard milks a small herd of registered Guernsey cattle using 95 a DeLaval voluntary milking system. Guernseys are rotationally grazed on 60 acres of pasture that has not been treated with pesticides or fertilizers for more than five years. This grass makes up the vast majority of their food. The milk is a golden color from extra beta-carotene that Guernseys put into their milk. They pasteurize the milk using a low temperature/long time vat and do not homogenize, so butterfat remains intact. Chocolate milk is made with pure cane sugar and cocoa and other all-natural ingredients. Products are sold in the year-round, on-farm market as well as at several farmers’ markets.

Van Alstine Seafood & Farm John Van Alstine P.O. Box 465 443-223-3433 Shady Side, MD 20764 [email protected] 96 Anne Arundel County My farm is pasture raised, with all animals on a plant-based diet and no antibiotics are used. Only the rabbits are not on a pasture-raised system, but follows the same practices otherwise.

Zekiah Farms, LLC Cindy Beuchert Waldorf, MD 240-216-4065 Charles County [email protected] zekiahfarms3.com 97 Zekiah Farms is a family-owned and operated farm providing local meat, seasonal fruit and vegetables, alongside many other locally sourced products. Products can be purchased on the farm or join the farm’s CSAs. Zekiah Farms offers a variety of high quality meats from livestock that are free of added hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. They pride themselves on raising superior, USDA-inspected meats, including dry-aged Black Angus beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. Animals are lovingly raised with daily hands on attention. Map

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7 Acres Farm Brian Walls 1832 N Seminole Trail 540-445-1020 Madison, VA 22727 [email protected] 98 Madison County 7-acres-farm.business.site From day one, birds are fed daily with locally grown, non-GMO feed. Around two to three weeks, they move out into pasture and are moved every day, where they enjoy fresh grass, air and sunshine. The grass and bugs they eat add more nutrition to their diet. Nutritious and flavorful birds are directly processed and packaged with care at the farm.

56 Hooves Deb Dramby 19960 Foggy Bottom Road 410-925-4807 Bluemont, VA 20135 [email protected] Loudoun County 56hooves.com This herd of 20 goats are leased out to manage unwanted vegetation on private, park and 99 protected land as an alternative to chemical herbicides. More than 20 goats available for targeted grazing, May through November. The goats manage unwanted vegetation on private, park, and protected land as an alternative to chemical herbicides throughout the growing season and overwinter at home on grass and hay. Registered American Dairy Goat Association (AGDA) breeder for Nubians and LaManchas, Spring availability. Goats’ milk soap available for purchase, please email, and at The Corner Store, Waterford, VA.

Autumn Grove Farm Kendall Bitzarakis and Bill Riggan 221 Ligontown Road 434-315-5568 Farmville, VA 23901 [email protected] Prince Edward County autumngrovefarm.com 100 Beef cattle and heritage breed turkeys free range on 90 acres of pasture land without the use of any biosolid fertilization, nor do the animals receive any added growth hormones, steroids, or unnecessary antibiotics. The turkey grain supplement is custom blended, and several of the ingredients are organic certified. Both cattle and turkeys have 24-hour access to clean water supplied directly from underground wells. Pasture rotation is practiced, keeping pastures in good condition for grazing as well nutrient value. Beef and turkey are sold locally in central Virginia.

Avery’s Branch Farms Joy Alexander 16923 Genito Road 757-651-6731 Amelia, VA 23002 [email protected] 101 Amelia County averysbranchfarms.com Avery's Branch Farms is a sustainable, first-generation farm offering all-natural eggs, grassfed beef, and rich, creamy milk from Jersey cows through a cow boarding program. The Avery's Branch Farms family looks forward to sharing their bountiful harvest with you and your family.

Ayrshire Farm Chris Damewood, Robert Doane 21846 Trappe Road 540-592-7018 Upperville, VA 20185 [email protected] Fauquier County ayrshirefarm.com 102 Ayrshire Farm was not only the first farm in Virginia to be both certified organic and certified humane, but the first farm in the country to raise Certified Humane veal. The health of humans, animals, and the earth is intertwined, so farming and environmental stewardship should be integrated. The farm’s mandate is to bridge the gap between traditional food production methods of the past and the future of regenerative agriculture. Virginia 31

100% GRASSFED Bean Hollow Grassfed Michael Sands 15 Over Jordan Farm Lane 540-675-1025 Flint Hill, VA 22627 [email protected] 103 Rappahannock County beanhollowgrassfed.com A small (about 100 acres of grass), family-run, grassfed business raising Katahdin and Dorper hair sheep and growing out beef and pork on pasture. The operation includes a small on-farm store open seven days a week on a self-serve basis.

Big Oak Angus Beef Jerry and Margaret Smith 4425 Old Rough Road 540-382-7284 Riner, VA 24149 [email protected] 104 Montgomery County Big Oak Angus Beef sells completely grassfed beef raised on chemical-free pastures. Beef is available frozen and vacuum-sealed as quarters, halves, and wholes, as well as retail by the package. Products are available on the farm year round. Products are also available through eatwell.com.

Big R Farm [email protected] P.O. Box 511 Moneta, VA 24121 Bedford County 105 We produce pasture-raised beef, poultry, and eggs. Animals receive grain and hay only as a supplement when necessary and are raised humanely. Medications are only administered when necessary at the veterinarian’s recommendation. Homeopathic treatments are used when possible. Organically grown wheat, grains and pastas may also be available. Contact the farm for information on availability of products.

Blue Ridge Center’s Mountain View Farm blueridgecenter.org 11611 Harpers Ferry Road Purcellville, VA 20132 Loudoun County 106 Mountain View Farm produces and sells pasture-raised lamb, chicken, and goat meat. Both meat and egg-laying chickens are raised on pasture and are fed all-organic, soy- and GMO-free feed, and are processed on-farm. All animals are raised on chemical-free pasture and have had no vaccines, antibiotics, or hormones. Milk products may also be available. Vegetables are available at 14th and U, or Penn Quarter markets in D.C.

Border Springs Farm Craig Rogers P.O. Box 58 276-952-5485 Patrick Springs, VA 24133 [email protected] 107 Patrick County Border Springs Farm is a small family farm raising Katahdin and Texel sheep. We raise natural lamb on our pastures and do not sell any processed lamb which is ever treated with hormones or antibiotics. 32 Virginia

100% GRASSFED Bramble Hollow Farm Brent and Anna Wills 2108 Hutchens Road 540-947-0337 Montvale, VA 24122 [email protected] 108 Patrick County bramblehollowfarm.com Since 2004, Bramble Hollow Farm has worked to improve soil fertility and production in the mountains of Bedford County. The farm uses managed livestock rotations, composts and manures, and other soil-building techniques to diversify the pasture-based operation, specializing in heritage breeds of cattle, pigs and poultry.

100% GRASSFED Briars Farmstead Matt and Ruth Szechenyi 2535 Pyletown Road 540-664-8005 Boyce, VA 22620 [email protected] 109 Clarke County briarsfarmstead.com Briars Farmstead offers pastured pork, chicken, free-range eggs, and 100 percent grassfed beef. Pork is available in half or whole (cut to request). Chicken can be picked up whole, fresh or frozen, May to November. Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys available.

100% GRASSFED Brittany Farms Margie Davis 2300 Edgeview Lane 804-379-0565 Midlothian, VA 23113 [email protected] 110 Chesterfield County Brittany Farms raises Grassfed beef in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cattle roam a family farm that has not been treated with pesticides for decades. Cattle are fed natural forage and seasonal grasses and get their water from an artesian well. No steroids or synthetic growth hormones are used. Currently offered are both Angus and Devon mix.

100% GRASSFED Cedar Ridge Farm Kendall Harris 3237 Vicker Switch Road 540-382-1482 Christiansburg, VA 24073 cedarridgefarms.us 111 Montgomery County Cedar Ridge offers beef by the quarter that is organic and strictly grassfed. Red Poll is the chosen breed after considerable experience with several other breeds. It is one of the best available and is also considered rare by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy. The farm’s support of this organization has continued for many years. Products are sold directly on the farm.

100% GRASSFED Croftburn Farm Margaret Campbell 16190 Germanna Highway 540-829-6667 Culpeper, VA 22701 [email protected] 112 Culpeper County croftburnfarm.com Croftburn Farm is a family-owned and operated farm that raises Black Angus beef and lamb. They are committed to sustainable farming and producing all natural meats, direct marketing beef and lamb as custom cut, whole and halves. Virginia 33

Dawson Farm Gap LLC Todd Morrison 14079 Mountain Road 540-668-6611 Hillsboro, VA 20132 [email protected] Loudoun County dawsongap.com 113 Dawson Gap Farm LLC is a veteran-owned, family farm that produces pasture-raised chicken, pork, beef, and Thanksgiving turkey utilizing all-natural, sustainable farming methods as well as Dawson Gap Naturals premium Non-GMO livestock feeds -- which are available along the East Coast. Their Thanksgiving turkey has been a featured menu item at a premiere, nationally recognized restaurant. Dawson Gap also helps train beginning farmers, and seeks to grow the local food economy. Store hours are Monday 1-6, Friday, 1-6, and Saturday 11-5 or by appointment.

Dolce Vita Farm Kerry Giannotti P.O. Box 43 804-721-3526 Sutherland, VA 23885 [email protected] Dinwiddie County dolcevitafarm.net 114 Dolce Vita Farm raises grassfed beef and pastured pork, naturally, without the use of steroids, added hormones, antibiotics or any other chemicals. Rainbow trout is also offered in season (March, April and May). Meats are sold at the local farmers’ market (Petersburg Farmers’ Market, 7a.m. - noon Saturdays, May through October; 9 a.m. - noon Saturdays, November through April) and also directly from the farm. Product is sold by the whole, half or cuts by the pound.

100% GRASSFED Earth’s Echo Farm Gini and Robert Greenlaw 960 Kings Highway 540-246-1645 Fredericksburg, VA 22405 [email protected] Fredericksburg County earthsechofarm.com Earth’s Echo Farm was founded in 2014 as a family-owned and operated business that utilizes 115 multi-generational farmland to produce sustainable, high quality food. Earth’s Echo Farm was created with the intent of phasing out a 25-year history of leasing land to conventional monoculture row crop farmers and allow for a return to the land to raise foods in line with their ethics. Earth’s Echo Farm raises pastured eggs and pastured broiler chickens, supplemented with a diet of locally milled, certified non-GMO, herbicide- and pesticide-free grains. The farm specializes in grassfed and grass-finished beef in retail cuts or in bulk. Cattle are moved daily onto fresh pasture.

EcoFriendly Foods LLC Bev and Janelle Eggleston 3397 Stony Fork Road 540-297-9582 & 866-326-3743 Moneta, VA 24121 [email protected] Bedford County ecofriendly.com 116 EcoFriendly Foods offers a line of grassfed beef, pork, chicken, lamb, goat, and rabbit. Meats are certified humane, antibiotic free, added hormone free, and herbicide and pesticide free. Product is available at the federally inspected processing facility and market outlet store in Moneta. Product is also available at the FreshFarm Market Dupont Circle, Arlington Farmers’ Market, Union Market, and Grandin Village Community Market. EcoFriendly food products are also distributed through home buying clubs in Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland. 34 Virginia

Ellett Valley Beef Co. Guille Yearwood 2072 Lusters Gate Road 540-320-0739 Blacksburg, VA 24060 [email protected] 117 Montgomery County ellettvalleybeefco.com Beef cattle have been raised in Ellett Valley continuously since 1975. The farm produces tasty, wholesome grassfed beef for the local market in a sustainable and humane fashion. Pure Red Devon seedstock cattle also featured.

100% GRASSFED Farfields Farm Carter Wallace 40 Farfields Lane 408-219-9819 118 Afton, VA 22920 [email protected] Nelson County farfieldsfarm.com Farfields offers 100 percent grassfed beef and certified organic, soy-free eggs.

Fawn Crossing Farm Bill Theiss 4584 Fawn Crossing 540-828-2288 Bridgewater, VA 22812 [email protected] 119 Rockingham County fawncrossingfarms.com GOS heritage pasture-raised pork, goat milk, yogurt, cheeses, and Muskovy ducks are available from this small-scale breeder of purebred registered Nubian goats and US/UK GOS pigs and eggs. They also rent goats for land clearing. Visit the website, call or email for more information.

Full Quiver Farm Alison, Scott and Morgan Wilson 2801 Manning Road 757-539-5324 Suffolk, VA 23434 [email protected] 120 Suffolk County fullquiverfarm.com All natural, pasture-raised chicken, pork, beef, Thanksgiving turkeys, eggs, milk shares, and seasonal produce are available.

Gentle Harvest 8372 West Main Street 540-687-8882 Marshall, VA 20115 [email protected] Fauquier County ayrshirefarm.com 121 Gentle Harvest is Ayrshire Farm’s gourmet retail shop, offering USDA certified organic, certified humanely raised and handled, pasture-based meat and poultry. Gentle Harvest is a traditional butcher and grazier that sells a variety of comestibles, including heritage breed meats and heirloom produce, many of which are from Ayrshire Farm and other local Virginia farms. They offer custom- cut and packaged products, as well as a full line of groceries, dairy and prepared foods. In addition to the retail location, products can be purchased online and are available for home delivery. Virginia 35

George’s Mill Farm Molly and Sam Kroiz 11873 George’s Mill Road 571-442-7444 Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] 122 Loudoun County georgesmillcheese.com Georges Mill is a small, family-operated farmstead dairy making fresh and aged cheeses from the dairy goat herd. The farm also raises pastured, whey-fed pork and pastured eggs. The farm is primarily pasture and browse based, but animals are supplemented with locally grown, non-GMO grains.

Glen Eco Farm Marlin Burkholder 10943 Willis Creek Road 540-833-8802 Linville, VA 22834 [email protected] 123 Rockingham County glenecofarm.com Glen Eco Farm sells pasture-raised eggs, available at the farm and at the Harrisonburg Farmers’ Market. Eggs and beef are also available through the farm’s CSA program.

100% GRASSFED Gold Hill Blueberry Farm Dwight and Susan Boston 12290 Daffodil Lane 540-222-7954 Unionville, VA 22567 [email protected] Orange County goldhillblueberryfarm.blogspot.com 124 The farm raises natural, grassfed, dry-aged Angus and South Poll beef with low stress methods from birth to butcher. The family has farmed for over 170 years and now has the farm in a permanent conservation easement. Animals rotationally graze big bluestem, little bluestem, Indian grass, switch grass, clover and fescue, and the operation only sends well-finished cattle to be processed. Beef is free of added growth hormones, antibiotics, steroids, pesticides, chemical fertilizers and insecticides from ear tags, and biosolids have never been applied to the land.

Grandview Farm John, Barbara, Jennifer and Carl Kling 11424 Grandview Road 276-628-6713 Abingdon, VA 24210 [email protected] 125 Washington County Grandview Farm sells grassfed lamb. The meat is available frozen, in wholes, halves, and individual cuts. Products are available on the farm and at a local farmers’ market.

Grange & Grub Miles and Justine Cowan 14809 Purcellville Road 540-668-9828 Purcellville, VA 20132 [email protected] 126 Washington County grangeandgrub.com Formerly Chicama Run Farm, Grange & Grub Farm, run by the Cowan family, raises and sells grassfed, dry-aged, Black Angus beef, pasture-raised Berkshire and Mangalitsa pork, and goat, lamb, poultry, eggs and dairy. Any supplemental feed and minerals offered to the animals for optimal health are non-GMO. 36 Virginia

100% GRASSFED Gryffon’s Aerie Ramona and Collins Huff 4803 Mount Air Farm 434-531-0994 Crozet, VA 22932 [email protected], [email protected] 127 Albemarle County gryffonsaerie.com Gryffon’s Aerie raises 100 percent grassfed American Milking Devon and Beef Devon cattle, Cotswold and Karakul sheep, and natural purebred Tamworth sows without the use of added hormones and unnecessary antibiotics. Pastures are herbicide and pesticide free. Beef is dry aged.

Heartland Harvest Farm James and Miriam Showalter 85 Curry Road 540-885-7172 Mt. Solon, VA 22843 [email protected] 128 Augusta County heartlandharvestfarm.com Heartland Harvest sells beef, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, hard red wheat berries, flour and eggs. The turkey is seasonal; all other products available year round.

Heaven’s Hollow Farm Jacob and Jennifer Gilley 311 Locust Grove Church Road 540-672-3677 Orange, VA 22960 info@heaven’shollowfarm.com Orange County heaven’shollowfarm.com The family farm has been a cattle operation for nearly 70 years, raising Angus beef, pork, and eggs. The farm employs the use of rotational grazing, as well as perennial and annual forages 129 to ensure the cattle have continuous access to fresh pasture. In an effort to increase sustainable practices, cattle and hogs are supplemented with grains from local farms and craft breweries, which in turn add flavor and tenderness to the “craft” beef and pork. Meats are available in retail packaging and/or whole and primal cuts by pre order. On-farm pickup is available Monday to Friday and delivery to multiple pick-up locations in Somerset and Orange. Local delivery within 15 miles of the farm and shipping throughout the continental United States is also available.

Hedgebrook Farm Shannon Triplett 690 Shady Elm Road 540-869-4100 & 866-783-2681 Winchester, VA 22602 [email protected] 130 Frederick County hedgebrook.com Hedgebrook Farm raises hormone-free, antibiotic-free, animal welfare approved, Jersey cows on organic certified pasture as well as heritage breed hogs: Tamworth and Large Black. Visit the website for more information and call to purchase meats.

100% GRASSFED Hollin Farms Tom Davenport 11324 Pearlstone Lane 540-592-3701 Delaplane, VA 20144 [email protected] 131 Fauquier County hollinsfarms.com Hollin Farms is a three-generation family farm specializing in grassfed, grain-finished natural beef throughout the year, fescue-free hay for horses, and pick-your-own strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, and sweet corn. Virginia 37

100% GRASSFED Holly Grove Farm David Crane 13081 Corinth Road 757-373-2643 132 Ivor, VA 23866 [email protected] Southampton County hollygrovefarm.com Raw milk is available through the farm’s cow share program as well as 100% grassfed beef.

100% GRASSFED J&L Green Farm Jordan and Laura Green 4010 Swover Creek Road 540-333-1867 Edinburg, VA 22824 [email protected] 133 Shenandoah County jlgreenfarm.com Jordan and Laura have farmed in the Shenandoah Valley since 2009. They offer pasture-raised chicken and turkey, forest-raised pork, and grassfed and grass-finished beef. In addition to selling at their farm store year round, J& L Green Farm offers nationwide shipping, home delivery, and delivery to drop sites all over Northern Virginia, Tidewater, and the Shenandoah Valley areas.

100% GRASSFED Kattle 1 Beef Company Theresa Wood 95 Crossmolina Farm Lane 817-403-0496 Washington, VA 22747 [email protected] 134 Rappahanock County kattle1beef.com Kattle 1 Beef Company produces 100 percent grassfed, grass-finished, well-marbled beef. This meat is all natural and non-GMO and antibiotic, added hormone and grain free. The farm is located in Rappahannock County and is a member of the Virginia’s Finest Program.

100% GRASSFED Keenbell Farm CJ Isbell 18437 Vontay Road 804-767-0530 Rockville, VA 23146 [email protected] 135 Hanover County keenbellfarm.com A third-generation family farm located in western Hanover County and established in 1951, the operation specializes in grassfed beef, pasture-raised pork, free-range poultry, eggs, and specialty non-GMO grains. Striving to bring back the small farm and the relationship between the farmer and consumer, they sell direct.

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100% GRASSFED Kerry Knoll Farm Kathy Reynolds and Tom Golden 16089 Purcellville Road 540-338-3399 136 Purcellville, VA 20132 [email protected] Hanover County kerryknollfarm.com The farm offers grassfed lamb, eggs, and wool.

100% GRASSFED Living Pastures Farm Jonathan Elliott 10120 Brown Moore Lane 703-989-3137 Marshall, VA 20115 [email protected] 137 Fauquier County livingpasturesfarm.com The farm raises 100 percent grassfed beef, free of added hormones and antibiotics. They rotationally graze cattle, moving them at least once per day to fresh pasture, while building soil health. The beef is available in wholes, halves, and quarters and can be picked up at the farm or delivered to homes in increments that fit the freezer space.

Long Stone Farm Casey Wisch 38212 Long Lane 540-454-2505 Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] Loudoun County longstonefarmva.com 138 Long Stone Farm is a small, diversified farming operation in Lovettsville that produces pastured pork, beef and chicken and duck eggs. They focus on raising livestock in managed grazing systems that promote soil and ecosystem health and strive to produce high-quality marbled meats and rich eggs. There is an on-site farm stand, and they sell to local restaurants and offer pork and beef shares.

Lovers Retreat Farm & Dairy Cynthia C. Wilson 1495 Lovers Retreat Lane 804-758-5094 Saluda, VA 23149 [email protected] 139 Middlesex County loversretreatfarm.com Lovers Retreat Dairy produces farmstead goat cheeses from a small herd of Nubian goats. This Grade A dairy sells chevre, feta, camembert and other varieties of cheeses at farmers’ markets, gourmet shops, and more. Cheese and free-range chicken eggs are also available at the farm store in Saluda (OASIS, Inc.).

100% GRASSFED Mount Airy Farms Jodi Kinney Upperville, VA 540-687-9790 140 Fauquier County mountairyfarms.com Mount Airy Farm specializes in grassfed, grass-finished, humanely-treated, USDA organic beef. The beef is available by wholes, halves and quarters. Virginia 39

100% GRASSFED Mountain Run Farm Ben and Carly Coleman 2734 Charlemont Road 434-299-5193 Big Island, VA 24526 [email protected] 141 Bedford County mountainrunfarm.com Mountain Run Farm is a family farm offering humanely-raised, all natural, premium meats. Cattle are 100 percent grassfed, and all other animals have a grass-based diet supplemented with necessary (non-GMO) grains to provide proper nutrition. Beef is aged 30+ days. Thirty-five cuts of beef and 20 cuts of pork (from their Duroc hogs) are available at the farm.

100% GRASSFED Moutoux Orchard Rob Moutoux 15290 Purcellville Road [email protected] Purcellville, VA 20132 moutouxorchard.com Loudoun County 142 At Moutoux Orchard, cows, pigs, and chickens graze on minerally-rich pastures. The operation offers all products through a unique whole-food diet community supported agriculture (CSA) program, including 100 percent grassfed beef, pastured pork, chicken, and eggs. They feature a 100 percent grassfed milking herd, as well as vegetables, fruits, grains, and flours, all grown without pesticides. They do not sell any products outside the CSA program.

Our Father’s Farm The Jack Fuhrmann Family 2664 Deer View Road 434-656-1188 Gretna, VA 24557 [email protected] 143 Pittsylvania County ourfathersfarmva.com Our Father’s Farm is a small family farm providing pasture-raised beef, poultry, and eggs without the use of added hormones, animal by-products, synthetic chemicals or antibiotics. Also available are all-natural fresh-baked goods and seasonal produce. Raw milk is supplied through herd shares.

100% GRASSFED Over The Grass Farm Margaret Rhodes The Plains, VA 540-253-5228 Fauquier County [email protected] overthegrassfarm.com 144 Over The Grass Farm produces grass-finished beef and lamb. Beef is dry aged and available by the half, quarter or individual cut. Lamb available by whole, half or individual cut. No grain, added hormones or antibiotics. Meat is processed at a USDA-inspected facility, frozen and vacuum packed. Raw milk available through cow share program. Year-round production from gardens, orchard, and greenhouses.

100% GRASSFED Pannill’s Gate Farm Scott and Patty Johnson 25325 Old Office Road 540-423-1168 145 Culpeper, VA 22701 [email protected] Culpeper County pannillsgate.com 100% GRASSFED beef available to buy by the half or cut. Pickup and delivery available. 40 Virginia

Perennial Roots Farm Stewart Lundy 23345 Decormis Street 757-709-8761 Accomack, VA 23301 [email protected] Accomack County perennialroots.com Perennial Roots was founded as a homestead before a surplus led the owners to find outlets in local markets. In keeping with longevity and continuity, they raise heritage animals selected for 146 foraging traits. The goal is to feed as little grain as possible to the animals, instead encouraging a perennial grass-based diet. Animals are kept on pasture and rotated, allowing them to fertilize the soil, improving the land instead of depleting it. Nothing goes to waste at Perennial Roots; whether it is vegetable scraps turned into compost or the manure the animals constantly put back into the soil. Perennial Roots sells pastured pork cuts, pastured lamb, pastured rabbit, and pastured eggs. The pigs and layers foraged diet is supplemented with certified organic, soy-free grain.

Polyface, Inc. Joel Salatin 43 Pure Meadows Lane 540-885-3590 Swoope, VA 24479 polyfacefarms.com 147 Augusta County Polyface Farm is a family-owned, multi-generational, pasture-based, beyond organic, local-market farm that sells beef, pork, chicken, eggs, turkey and rabbit. Product is available at the farm Monday to Saturday or through buying clubs throughout Virginia and the D.C. Metro area.

100% GRASSFED Quarters Farm Bill McCaskill 5112 Dick Woods Road 434-293-6982 Charlottesville, VA 22903 [email protected], [email protected] 148 Albemarle County quartersfarm.com Quarters Farm is a continuous grassfed cattle farm since 1952. Products include British White and Angus beef, 100 percent grassfed Katahdin sheep, 100 percent grassfed Saanen dairy goats, and pastured eggs. Cut flowers are available in the summer, along with greenhouse grown houseplants and orchids.

Rich Valley Grazers Will Clark 1506 Valley Road 276-780-0178 Saltville, VA 24370 [email protected] 149 Washington County Rich Valley Grazers produces grass-finished beef and pastured pork. Beef is available in wholes, halves, quarters and individual cuts. Pork is available in wholes, halves and individual cuts.

100% GRASSFED River Oak Farm Adam Aucoin 173 Woodson Road 434-996-9112 Lowesville, VA 22967 [email protected] 150 Nelson County riveroakfarm.com River Oak raises premium pasture-raised products in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Products are also available by appointment at the on-farm store. They also sell at the Nelson County Farmers’ Market April to November. Virginia 41

Roffey Cattle Company David Roffey 3261 Hayters Gap Road 276-889-2929 151 Elk Garden, VA 24260 [email protected], [email protected] Russell County roffeycattlecompany.com

100% GRASSFED Running River Ranch Peter and Patricia Houchin P.O. Box 146 276-957-1915 Critz, VA 24082 [email protected] 152 Patrick County runningriverranch.com Running River Ranch raises grass- and legume-fed Highland Cattle, South African Boer Goats and Horned Dorset Sheep, without the use of hormones, growth enhancers or antibiotics. A variety of vacuum-packed, USDA inspected cuts are available for pick-up or delivery.

100% GRASSFED St. Gall Farm Paul R. Hinlicky 7581 Blacksburg Road 540-384-6069 Catawba, VA 24070 [email protected] 153 Roanoke County stgallfarm.com A small family operation located between Roanoke and Blacksburg that rotationally grazes Dexter beef on about 20 acres of pasture, including native warm season grasses in the heat of summer. The farm also sells raw, lightly filtered wildflower honey.

100% GRASSFED Shadow Chase Farm Phil Mosser 562 Olde Glade Trail 540-544-7323 Newport, VA 24128 [email protected] Giles County shadowchasefarm.com 154 From birth to finish, the animals at Shadow Chase Farm are raised on the farm and are 100 percent grassfed. Animals are free of added growth hormones and preventive antibiotics. Products include grass-finished beef, pasture-raised pork, and pastured eggs, as well as a variety of value-added products, including hot dogs, pork/beef sausages, jerky, and beef sticks. Products are available at the Blacksburg Farmers’ Market, Mikies 7th Restaurant in Newport, and from the farm. Beef available by the whole, split half, family pack, and by the individual cut.

100% GRASSFED Skyview Acres Greg Mauzy Winchester, VA 540-247-8585 Frederick County [email protected] skyviewfarming.com 155 A small family farm in the Northern Shenandoah Valley that specializes in pasture-raised meats including: Grassfed and finished beef; wood-raised, non-GMO pork; pasture-raised non-GMO poultry, Cornish hens and seasonal turkey. Free range, non-GMO eggs with limited availability. Products may be purchased in bulk, customized, and are also available through monthly meat CSA with deliveries in Northern Virginia. 42 Virginia

100% GRASSFED Smith Meadows Organic Meats Forrest Pritchard 568 Smithfield Lane 540-955-4389 Berryville VA 22611 [email protected] Clarke County smithmeadows.com 156 The animals at Smith Meadows Organic Meats are raised on chemical-free pastures, always roaming on rotational pastures, and no animal is ever confined. Products available are grassfed beef, pork, lamb, and veal, pastured chickens and turkey, and free-range fresh eggs, as well as certified organic herbs, pastas and raviolis. Meat is available by the cut, frozen and vacuum packed. Products are available on the farm or at the Arlington Courthouse, Columbia Pike, Falls Church, Clarke County, Reston, Takoma Park, Dupont Circle (D.C.) and Del Ray (Alexandria) markets.

Stoneybrook Farm Market Matt Scott Hillsboro, VA 540-668-9067 Loudoun County [email protected] 157 stoneybrookfarm.org This market sells their own organic produce, pasture-fed meats, and dairy products as well as local fruits. Many products are organic. Breads, pies, and other treats are made in the bakery.

100% GRASSFED Sunny Knoll EcoFarm Sarah Greenleaf Lovettsville, VA [email protected] Loudoun County sunnyknollecofarm.com 158 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm raises grassfed heritage breed livestock, including Guernsey cows, Guernsey goats, Icelandic sheep, American Guinea hogs, cotton patch geese, silver Appleyard ducks, Narragansett turkeys, chickens, and livestock guardian dogs. The farm is soy-free and GMO-free. They sell quality breeding stock, artisanal food, and premium fiber.

The Bright Farm Larry and Debbie Bright 794 Spanglers Mill Road 540-745-5790 Floyd, VA 24061 [email protected] 159 Floyd County The Bright Farm sells chicken, turkey, beef and pork. The animals are raised without added hormones or antibiotics on chemical-free pastures. The beef and pork are sold vacuum-packed and frozen in individual cuts or wholes, halves or quarters. All products are available on the farm, and some are available at local health food stores.

The Chapel Hill Farm Joe Henderson Clarke County 540-955-6367 [email protected] 160 rubyveal.com The Chapel Hill Farm raises rare Randall Linebacks that are free range and pasture fed. The diet of calves is solely mother’s milk and pasture, resulting in a flavorful, rose-red colored meat. No added growth hormones or antibiotics are used on the animals. Meat from these animals are low in fat and calories and high in omega-3’s, vitamin E and CLA. Virginia 43

The Chapman Farm, LLC Carla Jean Carmona-Chapman 5474 Woodside Lane 540-439-8766 161 Bealeton, VA 22712 [email protected] Fauquier County A cow/calf beef producer also offering hay sales.

100% GRASSFED Tender Grass Farm Brian Bowen and David Maren Rocky Mount, VA 800-929-1785 Franklin County [email protected] 162 grassfedbeef.org Tender Grass Farm is a small family farm that raises and sells grassfed beef and pastured chicken, pork and eggs. The farm practices management intensive grazing with their beef herd. Animals never receive vaccinations, antibiotics, parasiticides or any chemical-based minerals. No petro-chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides are ever used on Tender Grass Farm’s pastures.

100% GRASSFED Touchstone Farm Alan Zuschlag 140 Touchstone Lane 540-973-6124 Amissville, VA 20106 [email protected] 163 Rappahannock County touchstonefarm.org Touchstone Farm sells all-natural, grassfed lamb. All animals are grassfed on chemical-free pastures and raised without added hormones or antibiotics. Lamb is available in vacuum-sealed whole or half lamb packages, custom cut to customers’ orders. Products can be picked up on the farm by appointment or delivered for a small fee anywhere in the D.C. metropolitan area.

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True Ewe Farm Kim Duty 727 Zachary Taylor Highway 540-675-3387 Flint Hill, VA 22627 164 Rappahannock County True Ewe Farm is a small, seasonal, grass-based sheep farm producing natural, grassfed lamb and artisan farmstead sheep’s milk cheeses. Sustainable and humane agricultural practices are employed, and animals are not given antibiotics, added growth-promoting hormones or animal by-products. Custom-cut lamb is available in the spring and the fall.

100% GRASSFED Tucker Family Farms Bill and Claudia Tucker Amherst County 434-277-5059 [email protected] Located in central Virginia at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Tucker Family Farms, a 165 seventh-generation, family-run cattle farm, is pleased to offer Farm to Family beef that is pasture- raised, locally grown, and drug and added hormone free. Tucker Family Farm’s Farm to Family (F2F) beef is produced on the farm with the grass that grows here. They bring to you over 25 years of experience and a commitment to the care of animals and the land on which they are raised.

Valley Roots Farm Angel and Tyler Wakeman 7180 Valley Pike 540-686-2069 Middletown, VA 22645 [email protected] Frederick County valleyrootsfarm.com 166 Valley Roots Farm is a chemical-free, regenerative farm, focused on living soils and healthy ecosystems. They pride themselves on growing the highest quality produce and raising the happiest chickens, hogs, and cows. Improving the land is always top of mind, as they rotate all animals and produce throughout the year. All livestock is raised on pasture and fed all-natural non-GMO feed. All animals are antibiotic and added hormone free.

Vanguard Ranch Natural Gourmet Renard Turner and Chinette Turner 3427 Valentine Mill Road 540-967-9706 167 Gordonsville, VA 22942 [email protected] Orange County vanguard-ranch-natural-gourmet.uneiweb.com All natural, sustainable, organic, and free-range animals are raised on this farm. Goat meat available.

Verdant Acres Farm Mary Pedersen 34 Beard Road 540-480-4710 Raphine, VA 24472 [email protected] 168 Rockbridge County verdantacresfarm.com A small, family farm dedicated to raising pastured lamb, chicken and eggs, as well as an organically grown CSA. The passion is to restore the health of community through wholesome and nourishing foods. Let this farm grow your family. Virginia 45

Weathertop Farm Cedric and Sarah Shannon 963 Eanes Road NE 540-651-2010 Check, VA 24072 [email protected] Floyd County weathertopfarm.com 169 Weathertop Farm practices rotational grazing with all its animals. They offer pasture-raised chickens for meat and eggs, duck, pigs, turkeys, and 100 percent grassfed lamb. No antibiotics or added hormones are used, and all livestock eat from pasture free of pesticides, herbicides, and synthetic fertilizers. All products are available on farm, at local markets and whole/half lamb and pork by pre-order.

100% GRASSFED Whiffletree Farm Jesse Straight 8717 Springs Road 540-229-5192 Warrenton, VA 20186 [email protected] Fauquier County whiffletreefarmva.com 170 Started in 2009, Whiffletree Farm raises pastured poultry (chickens, eggs, and turkey), pork, and 100 percent grassfed beef, rotationally grazing all the animals to benefit the soil and pasture. They don’t use added hormones, antibiotics, or any chemicals on the land. They also source other great foods, including sourdough bread, raw honey, sauerkraut, kombucha, and more, from other local farms and businesses. They deliver from D.C. to Charlottesville to 17 (and growing) delivery locations.

Willowsford Farm Ashley Swensen 23595 Founders Drive 571-297-6900 Ashburn, VA 20148 [email protected] Loudoun County willowsfordfarm.com Willowsford Farm is a certified organic vegetable and livestock farm in Loudoun County. The farm 171 is a creative, productive use of the green space within the Willowsford community that honors the area’s agricultural history. The CSA membership and on-site market are open to the public. Through farming, education, and land stewardship, they are building a model for intentional, sustainable, delicious eating. They sell their own pasture-raised pork, chicken, and eggs at the farm stand alongside beef, lamb, and turkey brought in from neighboring farms with equally high standards for pasture management and animal welfare. The on-site market is open May through November. They also offer pastured meats year-round through the CSA program.

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Wolf Creek Farm John Whiteside Madison, VA 540-948-5574 Madison County [email protected] 172 wolfcreek-farm.com Wolf Creek Farm is a family-owned and operated farm producing grassfed natural beef using sustainable farming practices. No chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are used, and soils support a mixture of grasses and legumes for year-round, rotational grazing. A local, artisanal, USDA-inspected abattoir is employed for humane slaughter. Meat is dry aged for 21 to 28 days.

100% GRASSFED Woodtrail Graziers John Bailey Round Hill, VA 540-554-8665 Loudoun County [email protected] woodtrailgraziers.com 173 Woodtrail Graziers offers 100 percent grassfed beef from its closed herd of Belted Galloway cattle that rotationally graze Woodland’s 70-acre farm. To diversify land utilization for sustainability and insect control, also free-ranged are a closed herd of Tamworth pigs, meat chickens, turkeys, and dairy goats. Chemical-free pasture is certified by Naturallygrown.org to be free of artificial fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.

Yohanan Farm Joel and Bethany Johnson Purcelville, VA 571-402-5295 Loudoun County [email protected] yohananfarm.com Yohanan Farm is a small-scale, family farm in Purcellville. They raise pastured poultry in the most 174 sustainable way. The farm does not use antibiotics, added growth hormones or confinement houses. To protect chickens from predation, they are sheltered by bottomless chicken tractors and moved to fresh pasture each day. The chickens consume the grass they live on, insects, and a custom blend of non-GMO grain and probiotics from a locally-sourced mill. The operators love the flavor, texture, and size of the whole roasters, instilling the confidence to bring them from farm to your table.

Zion Farm Dan, Tiffani, and Chris Fedick 39069 Frye Farm Road 540-822-0776 Lovettsville, VA 20180 [email protected] Loudoun County zion.farm 175 Zion Farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Loudoun County in the German settlement of Lovettsville. The farm takes great care to go beyond organic and chooses to take into account design as a method of health for the plants and animals raised. Zion Farm is a family-owned and operated farm. The operators desire to leave the farm better than they found it and aim not only to be sustainable, but to create and regenerate abundance. They specialize in pastured poultry, including Freedom Ranger and Cornish Cross breeds. West Virginia 47

Back Creek Bend Farm John Gonano 6274 Hedgesville Road 304-867-4368 Hedgesville, WV 25427 [email protected] Berkeley County grassfedbeefwv.com 176 Back Creek Bend Farm, Inc., is a family-owned and operated farm located on the historic Snodgrass Tavern farmstead in Hedgesville. The family has been stewards of this little piece of heaven since 1868. They are dedicated to continuing that tradition, even as farms all around disappear. The mission is to provide the local community with quality foods that are compatible with Our Maker’s Natural Order. To achieve this, they are committed to using humane and sustainable practices.

100% GRASSFED Cedar Dawn Farm Rachel and Mike Moran 336 Flat Mountain Road 304-772-4071 Alderson, WV 24910 [email protected] Greenbrier County cedardawnfarm.wordpress.com 177 Cedar Dawn is a small family farm focusing on grazing and grassfed meats, including Kiko meat goats, Katadin sheep, and Scottish Highland and Highland cross cattle. The farm finishes mostly Angus beef calves purchased from other local family farms. Meats are grass (forage) fed only, no grain, and produced without added hormones, regular antibiotic feeding or unnecessary chemicals. They are USDA inspected and certified antibiotic free. The farm feeds a balanced mineral program including natural kelp. Pastures are managed without herbicides or oil-based fertilizer.

Church View Farm Steven and Ruth Martin Box 2027 304-822-3878 178 Romney, WV 26757 [email protected] Hampshire County churchviewfarmwv.com Church View Farm features pasture-raised lamb, chicken and eggs.

Evans Knob Farm Kathy and Reid Evans Bruceton Mills, WV 304-379-2002 Preston County [email protected] evansknobfarm.com 179 Evans Knob Farm sells grassfed lamb, poultry, and eggs. Animals receive no additional hormones or antibiotics. Vacuum-packed product is sold in halves, wholes and individual cuts directly from the farm. Delivery is available within a thirty-mile radius of the farm. Also offered are Romney wool, yarn, and finished pieces. Certified organic vegetables are marketed at the farm’s CSA and at the Morgantown Farmers’ Market.

Martin’s Meadow Poultry Rufus Martin 320 Winebriner Road 301-491-8604 180 Martinsburg, WV 25404 Berkeley County Martin’s Meadow poultry specializes in pastured chicken and holiday turkeys. 48 West Virginia

Milligan Creek Farms Joanna and Scott Kiddle 183 Milligan Creek Lane 304-904-0552 181 Lewisburg, WV 24901 [email protected] Greenbrier County Offering grassfed beef by the cut, with grain finishing by request. Always free of added growth hormones, steroids, unnecessary antibiotics and animal by-product feeds. Consumers know what they are getting, and it is local. Call or email for more information.

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100% GRASSFED Mountain Meadows Farm John Stroud 699 Nolen Lane 304-645-7169 Williamsburg, WV 24991 [email protected] 182 Greenbrier County mountainmeadowsfarmwv.com John Stroud and his wife, Liz Daigle, live on the 77-acre property outside of Williamsburg. They raise high quality grassfed lamb. The lambs are born on the farm and raised solely on grass or hay until slaughter. They breed North Country Cheviot with some Suffolk crosses.

Parting Ridge Farm Kent and Lisa Shipe 2655 Crab Run Road 304-897-5136 Mathias, WV 26812 [email protected] Hardy County grassfedwv.com Parting Ridge Farm provides grassfed Angus beef without the use of routine antibiotics or added growth hormones. Cattle are raised on chemical-free pasture. The farm has been in the family 183 for over 100 years. Grassfed Angus beef provided by the quarter, half, or individual cut. They have provided quality, healthy beef to the tri-state area for over 29 years. As seasoned grassfed farmers, they believe in sustainable agriculture, low-impact farming, stream-side fencing, and rotational grazing. Kent has been keen on every aspect of grassfed farming. They use no added growth hormones and no routine antibiotics. Cattle are raised in lush meadows and extremely remote mountains in peaceful, chemical-free conditions. West Virginia 49

100% GRASSFED Possum Tail Farm Brian and Jennifer Kahly 1771 Oak Grove Road 304-789-5556 Terra Alta, WV 26764 [email protected] 184 Preston County possumtailfarm.com Certified Naturally Grown livestock on this farm are moved every day onto new pasture. No GMOs, added hormones, dewormers, antibiotics or vaccines are used on the farm. Possum Tail Farm farm is 100 percent powered by solar array.

100% GRASSFED Ridge View Farm Suzanne and James Dietz 1260 Keller Lane 304-375-4989 Williamstown, WV 26187 [email protected] Wood County ridgeviewfarmbeef.com 185 Ridge View Farm sells natural, grassfed beef by the individual cut, frozen and vacuum packed, or by the whole, half or quarter animal. Products are available on the farm, and lean ground beef is carried in a local health food store. Free delivery is available in Wood County. All animals are raised from birth on the farm with no added hormones, antibiotics or commercial feed. Animals are finished on grass in an intensive grazing program.

100% GRASSFED Round Right Farm Sunshine and Steve Voritigern 145 Dream Field Lane 304-789-5887 Terra Alta, WV 26764 [email protected] Greenbriar County roundrightfarm.com Round Right Farm raises completely grass-finished cows on the farm. The cattle begin life on Sisler 186 Farm, a nearby diversified conventional farm. Since they are purchased as yearlings, they do not qualify as full organic beef. However, the farm ensures no antibiotics or added growth hormones were ever a part of their diet. They were raised on mother’s milk and conventional pasture during their first summer of life. During the winter, they were fed conventional hay and silage. Once the Black Angus and Hereford cattle arrive at the farm in the spring, they eat only organic pasture and organic mineral salt. Throughout the year, they rotate o prime pasture on a schedule that is conducive to great health for the animal, as well as the pasture.

100% GRASSFED Sarver Heritage Farm Robert and Jewell Doering 3220 Seneca Trail South 304-647-5482 Ronceverte, WV 24970 [email protected] Greenbriar County sarverheritagefarm.com Sarver Heritage Farm is a third-generation, 100 percent grassfed beef farm on 250 acres of 187 rolling hills in the Organ Cave area. Beef is USDA inspected, USDA 100 percent grassfed, AGA 100 percent grassfed, and available by the cut at Levels Depot in Hillsboro, at the farm and nationwide through the online store. We offer split sides, half, and whole beef from the farm only; prices based on hanging weight, pre-order/deposit required. Research the farm on such sites as AmericanGrassfed.Org, EatWild.com, ArtisanBeefInstitute.com, Facebook.com and SarverHeritageFarm.com. 50 West Virginia

Shepherd’s Whey Creamery Suzanne Behrman Martinsburg, WV 304-283-5203 Berkeley County [email protected] 188 shepherdswheycreamery.com A small goat dairy crafting artisan goat cheese. They have goats available to sell in the spring and occasionally at other times of the year for breeding stock and meat.

Southwood Farm Forge Eric and Catherine Johnson 251 Southwood Drive 304-876-7080 Kearneysville, WV 25430 [email protected] 189 Jefferson County southwoodfarmforge.com Southwood Farm Forge sells lamb, turkey and eggs. Lamb is pastured/grassfed, and turkeys are net-pen raised with plenty of sunshine and exercise.

100% GRASSFED Swift Level Tootie Jones Lewisburg, WV 304-661-6777 Greenbriar County [email protected] 190 swiftlevelfarm.com At Swift Level, beef cattle are grassfed and free of antibiotics and hormone implants. Pasture is chemical, pesticide and herbicide-free.

100% GRASSFED Sycamore Spring Farm Peter Vila Jefferson County 304-580-6581 191 [email protected] Beef and lamb on this farm are entirely grassfed and pasture raised in a rotational grazing system.

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Tudor Hall Farm Market Bill Grantham 192 Jefferson County 304-279-6833 [email protected] Tudor Hall Farm has been a Grantham family farm since 1763. In 1989, Bill and Phyllis Grantham diversified and started Tudor Hall Farm Market. Since then, they have provided the community with seasonal, sustainable produce as well as added hormone- and antibiotic-free beef, pork, and free-range eggs. All animals are treated with respect.

100% GRASSFED Watermark Farm Amy Maher 19419 South Fork Road 410-274-9681 Milam, WV 26838 [email protected] Hardy County watermarkfarm.com 193 This farm is in the beautiful mountains of Milam, the perfect combination of fields, forest, and water, which gives the farm its name. The operators are pursuing a dream of farming and living more sustainably, combining love of nature and life to produce quality grassfed farm products and looking forward to growing the farm in the coming years.

Working H Farms Terry Hardesty 17 Reckarts Mill Road 304-789-2225 Terra Alta, WV 26764 [email protected] Preston County workinghfarms.com 194 Working H Farms specializes in naturally raised, grassfed beef, pork, and free-range poultry and eggs. Livestock is raised without antibiotics, added growth hormones or other drugs. Pastures are fertilizer and chemical free, and stock rotates daily to ensure an excellent supply of rich, lush grass for livestock’s enjoyment and health. The resulting meat products are full of flavor and slightly leaner than grain-finished livestock. These natural meat products have no artificial coloring, flavoring, preservatives or other artificial ingredients.

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Become a Future Harvest Member! DELAWARE VIRGINIA Middlesex County Lovers Retreat Farm & Dairy... 139 • 40% discounts on year-round field programming: field days, tours, workshops, and more! Kent County Accomack County Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Montgomery County • Steeply discounted admission to our annual conference, 3 full days of hands-on and Cedar Ridge Farm...... 111 Sussex County Albemarle County Ellett Valley Beef Co...... 117 workshop learning, and networking C&J Farms, Inc...... 1 Gryffon’s Aerie...... 127 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 Quarters Farm...... 148 Nelson County Big Oak Angus Beef...... 104 • Voting rights at our annual Membership Meeting Sharon’s Natural Gardens...... 4 Amelia County Tappahanna Creek Farms...... 5 Farfields Farm...... 118 • Event volunteer opportunities, for further event discounts Avery’s Branch Farms...... 101 River Oak Farm...... 150 MARYLAND • Joining a community of like-minded farmers, foodpreneurs, and food lovers in the Amherst County Orange County Chesapeake foodshed Anne Arundel County Tucker Family Farms...... 165 Gold Hill Blueberry Farm...... 124 En-Tice-Ment Farm Augusta County Heaven’s Hollow Farm...... 129 Raised Meats...... 27 Vanguard Ranch...... 167 Progressive Food Inc...... 68 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128

MEMBERSHIP FORM MEMBERSHIP Patrick County Van Alstine Seafood Polyface Farm...... 145 Border Springs Farm...... 107 & Farm...... 95 Bedford County Running River Ranch...... 150 Baltimore County Photo: Lynn Roberts Big R Farm...... 105 Name: Bramble Hollow...... 107 Pittsylvania County 5 Cow Farm...... 6 EcoFriendly Foods LLC...... 114 Our Fathers Farm...... 141 Albright Farms...... 7 Mountain Run Farm...... 141 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Howard County Prince Edward County Farm/Business/Organization: Kitchen Girl Farm...... 47 Clark’s Farm...... 16 Chesterfield County Autumn Grove Farm...... 100 Liberty Delight Farms...... 48 Hensing’s Hilltop Acres...... 44 Brittany Farms...... 110 Rappahannock County Lucky Lane Farm...... 52 Clarke County Bean Hollow Grassfed...... 103 One Straw Farm...... 59 Kent County Crow Farm...... 23 Briars Farmstead...... 109 Kattle 1 Beef Co...... 134 Email: Website: Phoenix Farm...... 65 Smith Meadows Touchstone Farm...... 163 Springfield Farm...... 82 Springfield Lamb...... 84 St. Brigid’s Farm...... 85 Organic Meats...... 153 True Ewe Farm...... 161 Calvert County The Chapel Hill Farm...... 160 Montgomery County Roanoke County Monnett Farms...... 53 Culpepper County St. Gall Farm...... 153 Phone: Address: Patuxent Harvest...... 63 Fox Hollow Farm...... 32 Jehovah-Jireh Farm...... 46 Croftburn Farm...... 112 Rockbridge County Prosperity Acres...... 70 Pannill’s Gate Farm...... 145 Sassafras Farm...... 77 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 56 Verdant Acres Farm...... 168 Rocklands Farm...... 72 Windy Willow Farm...... 94 Dinwiddie County Rockingham County County: Occupation: Savage Acres Farm...... 78 Dolce Vita Farm...... 114 Caroline County Shepherd’s Hey Farm...... 81 Fawn Crossing Farm...... 119 Chestnut Creek Farm...... 15 Woodburne Creamery Fauquier County Glen Eco Farm...... 123 Nice Farms Creamery...... 55 at Rock Hill Orchard...... 94 Ayrshire Farm...... 102 Russell County Gentle Harvest...... 121 Roffey Cattle Company...... 151 Are you a beginning farmer (farming 10 years or less)? YES NO Carroll County Prince George’s County Hollin Farms...... 131 Good Run Farm...... 35 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.... 11 Living Pastures Farm...... 137 Southampton County Green Akeys Family Farm...... 40 Clagett Farm...... 16 Mount Airy Farms...... 140 Holly Grove Farm...... 130 Lovell Cattle Company...... 51 Type of farming: Good Fortune Farm...... 34 The Chapman Farm, LLC...... 158 Suffolk County Schuler Real Properties...... 78 Hard Bargain Farm...... 42 Whiffletree Farm...... 170 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Longview Farm...... 50 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 ☐ Agritourism ☐ Diversified ☐ Fruit/Vegetable ☐ Livestock Floyd County Cecil County P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 Washington County Pale Blue Dot Farm...... 62 The Bright Farm...... 159 Grandview Farm...... 125 ☐ Grains ☐ Poultry ☐ N/A Bohemia Lea Farm...... 10 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Calvert Farm...... 12 Queen Anne’s County Rich Valley Grazers...... 149 ☐ Other Eder Farm...... 27 Cedar Run Cattle...... 13 Franklin County WEST VIRGINIA Flying Plow Farm...... 31 Eco-Goats...... 26 Tender Grass Farm...... 162 Locust Point Farm...... 49 Where Pigs Fly Farm...... 92 Frederick County Berkeley County Back Creek Bend Farm...... 176 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Hedgebrook Farm...... 130 Membership Options St. Mary’s County Martin’s Meadow Poultry...... 177 Valley Roots Farm...... 166 Charles County Even’ Star Organic Farm...... 29 Shepherd’s Whey Creamery... 188 Oak Grove Farm...... 58 Hole in the Woods Farm...... 45 ☐ Student (must present student ID): $25/year Giles County Greenbrier County Zekiah Farms, LLC...... 96 St. Giles Farm...... 75 Shadow Chase Farm...... 154 Cedar Dawn Farm...... 177 ☐ Individual: $45/year Dorchester County The Farm at Glen Mary...... 89 Trossbach Family Meats...... 90 Hanover County Milligan Creek Farms...... 181 ☐ Family (up to 3 family members receive membership benefits): $70/year Pop’s Old Place...... 67 Keenbell Farm...... 135 Mountain Meadows Farm...... 182 S.B. Farms, Inc...... 74 Talbot County ☐ Non-profit or Farmer-Owned Business (up to 3 employees receive membership Loudon County Sarver Heritage Farm...... 187 Frederick County Cottingham Farm...... 22 Swift Level...... 187 Stillwater Farm...... 86 56 Hooves Farm...... 98 benefits): $150/year Country Pleasures Farm...... 21 Blue Ridge Center’s Hampshire County Full Cellar Farm...... 33 Washington County Mountain View Farm...... 105 Church View Farm...... 178 ☐ Business (up to 3 employees receive membership benefits): $500/year Good Soil Farm...... 36 Clear Spring Creamery...... 18 George’s Mill Farm...... 122 Hardy County Grazy Days Family Farm...... 38 Cool Brook Farm...... 19 Grange & Grub...... 126 ☐ Lifetime Individual: $1,500 Parting Ridge Farm...... 183 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Corner Oaks Farm...... 19 Kerry Knoll Farm...... 136 Watermark Farm...... 193 ☐ Lifetime Non-Profit or Farmer-Owned Business: $1,500 Hedgeapple Farm...... 43 Crystal Springs Farm...... 24 Long Stone Farm...... 138 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 57 Green Acres Farmstead...... 39 Moutoux Orchard...... 142 Jefferson County ☐ Permanent Business: $5,000 Open Book Farm...... 60 Mountain Valley Acres...... 53 Stoneybrook Farm Market...... 157 Southwood Farm Forge...... 189 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Peace Hollow Farm...... 63 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Sycamore Spring Farm...... 191 Please mail your completed form and an enclosed check (made payable to “Future Harvest CASA”) Ruth Ann’s Garden Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Willowsford Farm...... 171 Tudor Hall Farm Market...... 192 to: 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 1, Cockeysville, MD 21030. You can also sign up online at Style Beef...... 73 Stoner Family Farms, LLC...... 86 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 Preston County Spring Pastures Farm...... 82 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 Yohanan Farm...... 174 Evans Knob Farm...... 179 futureharvestcasa.org. Questions? Please email us: [email protected]. Garrett County Wicomico County Zion Farm...... 175 Round Right Farm...... 186 Backbone Food Farm...... 8 Tamara’s Dairy Doe’s Madison County Possum Tail Farm...... 184 Harford County Delectables...... 87 7 Acres Farm...... 98 Working H Farms...... 194 Deer Creek Beef...... 25 Worcester County Wolf Creek Farm...... 172 Wood County Grand View Farm...... 37 Birds Eye View Farm...... 9 Ridge View Farm...... 185 54 Index

Product Index (numbers indicate farm listing) BEEF DAIRY Grange & Grub...... 126 C & J Farms, Inc...... 1 Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Clear Spring Creamery...... 18 Heaven’s Hollow Farm...... 129 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 Green Acres Farmstead...... 39 Kerry Knoll Farm...... 136 5 Cow Farm...... 6 Hensing’s Hilltop Acres...... 44 Long Stone Farm...... 138 Albright Farms...... 7 Nice Farms Creamery...... 55 Lovers Retreat Farm & Dairy....139 Bohemia Lea Farm...... 10 P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 Our Father’s Farm...... 143 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 Savage Acres...... 78 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Cedar Run Cattle...... 14 Tamara’s Dairy Polyface...... 147 Clagett Farm...... 16 Doe’s Delectables...... 88 Quarters Farm...... 148 Clark’s Elioak Farm...... 17 Woodbourne Creamery River Oak Farm...... 150 Country Pleasures Farm...... 21 at Rock Hill Orchard...... 95 Shadow Chase Farm...... 154 Crow Farm...... 23 Photo: Nick Bailey Avery’s Branch Farms...... 101 Skyview Acres...... 155 Deer Creek Beef...... 25 Fawn Crossing Farm...... 119 Smith Meadows Eder Farm...... 27 George’s Mill Farm...... 122 Organic Meats...... 156 Gentle Harvest...... 121 Stoneybrook Farm Market...... 157 En-Tice-Ment Farm Gold Hill Blueberry Farm...... 124 Grange & Grub...... 126 Raised Meats...... 28 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Tender Grass Farm...... 162 Grange & Grub ...... 126 Valley Roots Farm...... 166 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Gryffon’s Aerie...... 127 Hedgebrook Farm...... 130 Flying Plow Farm...... 31 Holly Grove Farm...... 132 Verdant Acres Farm...... 168 Heaven’s Hollow Farm...... 129 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Good Run Farm...... 35 Hedgebrook Farm...... 130 Lovers Retreat Farm & Dairy....139 Grand View Farm...... 37 Moutoux Orchard...... 142 Willowsford Farm...... 171 Hollin Farms...... 131 Church View Farm...... 178 Grazy Days Family Farm...... 38 Holly Grove Farm...... 132 Quarters Farm...... 148 Green Acres Farmstead...... 39 True Ewe Dairy...... 164 Evans Knob Farm...... 179 J & L Green Farm...... 133 Mountain Meadows Farm...... 182 Green Akeys Family Farm...... 40 Kattle 1 Beef Co...... 134 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Shepherd’s Whey Creamery....188 Sarver Heritage Farm...... 187 Keenbell Farm...... 135 Southwood Farm Forge...... 189 Hard Bargain Farm...... 42 Living Pastures Farm...... 137 Hedgeapple Farm...... 43 EGGS Tudor Hall Farm Market...... 192 Long Stone Farm...... 138 Working H Farms...... 194 Hensing’s Hilltop Acres...... 44 Mount Airy Farms...... 140 Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Hole in the Woods Farm...... 45 Mountain Run Farm...... 141 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 GOAT Tappahanna Creek Farms...... 5 Liberty Delight Farms...... 48 Moutoux Orchard...... 142 Tappahanna Creek Farms...... 5 Albright Farms...... 7 Locust Point Farm...... 49 Our Father’s Farm...... 143 Fox Hollow Farm...... 32 Backbone Food Farm...... 8 Longview Farm...... 50 Over the Grass Farm...... 144 Monnett Farms...... 53 Birds Eye View Farm...... 9 Lovel Grass Fed Cattle Co...... 51 Pannill’s Gate Farm...... 145 Oak Grove Farm...... 58 Bohemia Lea Farm...... 10 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 56 Polyface...... 147 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 57 Quarters Farm...... 148 Savage Acres...... 78 Cedar Run Cattle...... 14 Open Book Farm...... 60 Rich Valley Grazers...... 149 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Cool Brook Farm...... 19 P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 River Oak Farm...... 150 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Crystal Springs Farm...... 24 Peace Hollow...... 64 Roffey Cattle Company...... 151 56 Hooves...... 99 Deer Creek Beef...... 25 Phoenix Farm...... 65 Running River Ranch...... 152 Blue Ridge Center’s Even’ Star Organic Farm...... 29 Pop’s Old Place...... 67 St. Gall Farm...... 153 Mountain View Farm...... 106 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Porch View Farm...... 68 Shadow Chase Farm...... 154 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Flying Plow Farm...... 31 Progressive Farm...... 69 Skyview Acres...... 155 Grange & Grub...... 126 Full Cellar Farm...... 33 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Smith Meadows Running River Ranch...... 152 Good Fortune Farm...... 34 Rocklands Farm...... 72 Organic Meats...... 156 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Good Soil Farm...... 36 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Stoneybrook Farm Market...... 157 Vanguard Ranch...... 167 Grand View Farm...... 37 Ruth Ann’s Garden Style Beef.74 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Cedar Dawn Farm...... 177 Green Akeys Family Farm...... 40 St. Gile’s Farm...... 76 The Bright Farm...... 159 Shepherd’s Whey Creamery....188 Sassafras Farm...... 77 The Chapel Hill Farm...... 160 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Savage Acres...... 78 The Chapman Farm...... 161 Hard Bargain Farm...... 42 GRAZING SERVICES Schuler Real Properties...... 79 Tender Grass Farm...... 162 Jehovah-Jireh Farm...... 46 Eco-Goats...... 26 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Tucker Family Farms...... 165 Kitchen Girl Farm...... 47 Prosperity Acres...... 70 Spring Pastures Farm...... 82 Valley Roots Farm...... 166 Longview Farm...... 50 56 Hooves...... 99 St. Brigid’s Farm...... 85 Whiffletree Farm...... 170 Monnett Farms...... 53 Stoner Family Farms...... 87 Wolf Creek Farm...... 172 Open Book Farm...... 60 LAMB The Farm at Glen Mary...... 89 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Trossbach Family Meats...... 90 Back Creek Bend Farm...... 176 Pale Blue Dot Farm...... 62 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Cedar Dawn Farm...... 177 Phoenix Farm...... 65 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 Milligan Creek Farms...... 181 Pop’s Old Place...... 67 Catoctin Mountain Farm...... 13 Windy Willow Farm...... 94 Parting Ridge Farm...... 183 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Clagett Farm...... 16 Zekiah Farms...... 97 Possum Tail Farm...... 184 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Eder Farm...... 27 Autumn Grove Farm...... 100 Ridge View Farm...... 185 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 En-Tice-Ment Farm Avery’s Branch Farms...... 101 Round Right Farm...... 186 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Raised Meats...... 28 Ayrshire Farm...... 102 Sarver Heritage Farm...... 187 Where Pigs Fly Farm...... 92 Fox Hollow Farm...... 32 Bean Hollow Grassfed...... 103 Swift Level Farm...... 190 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 Grazy Days Family Farm...... 38 Big Oak Angus Beef...... 104 Sycamore Spring Farm...... 191 Windy Willow Farm...... 94 Green Akeys Family Farm...... 40 Big R Farm...... 105 Tudor Hall Farm Market...... 192 Van Alstine Seafood & Farm....96 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Bramble Hollow Farm...... 108 Watermark Farm...... 193 Zekiah Farms...... 97 Liberty Delight Farms...... 48 Briars Farmstead...... 109 Working H Farms...... 194 7 Acres Farm...... 98 Lucky Lane Farm...... 52 Brittany Farms...... 110 Big R Farm...... 105 Monnett Farms...... 53 Cedar Ridge Farm...... 111 BISON Blue Ridge Center’s Plow and Stars Farm...... 66 Croftburn Farm...... 112 S.B. Farms...... 75 Mountain View Farm...... 106 Pop’s Old Place...... 67 Dawson Farm Gap...... 113 Briars Farmstead...... 109 Porch View Farm...... 68 Dolce Vita Farm...... 114 BODY CARE PRODUCTS Dawson Farm Gap...... 113 Rocklands Farm...... 72 Earth’s Echo Farm...... 115 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Farfields Farm...... 118 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Tamara’s Dairy Fawn Crossing Farm...... 119 Shepherd’s Hey Farm...... 81 Ellett Valley Beef Co...... 117 Doe’s Delectables...... 88 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 Springfield Lamb...... 84 Farfields Farm...... 118 56 Hooves...... 99 George’s Mill Farm...... 122 Stillwater Farm...... 86 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 Glen Eco Farm...... 123 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Index 55

Product Index (numbers indicate farm listing) Windy Willow Farm...... 94 Bramble Hollow Farm...... 108 Zekiah Farms...... 97 Briars Farmstead...... 109 Bean Hollow Grassfed...... 103 Dawson Farm Gap...... 113 Blue Ridge Center’s Dolce Vita Farm...... 114 Mountain View Farm...... 106 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Border Springs Farm...... 107 Fawn Crossing Farm...... 119 Croftburn Farm...... 112 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Gentle Harvest...... 121 Gold Hill Blueberry Farm...... 124 George’s Mill Farm...... 122 Grandview Farm...... 125 Grange & Grub...... 126 Grange & Grub...... 126 Gryffon’s Aerie...... 127 Gryffon’s Aerie...... 127 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Heaven’s Hollow Farm...... 129 Kerry Knoll Farm...... 136 Hedgebrook Farm...... 130 Over the Grass Farm...... 144 J & L Green Farm...... 133 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Keenbell Farm...... 135 Quarters Farm...... 148 Long Stone Farm...... 138 Running River Ranch...... 152 Mountain Run Farm...... 141 Smith Meadows Moutoux Orchard...... 142 Organic Meats...... 156 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Polyface...... 147 Touchstone Farm...... 163 Rich Valley Grazers...... 149 True Ewe Dairy...... 164 River Oak Farm...... 150 Verdant Acres Farm...... 168 Shadow Chase Farm...... 154 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Skyview Acres...... 155 Church View Farm...... 178 Smith Meadows Photo: Edwin Remsberg Photography Evans Knob Farm...... 179 Organic Meats...... 156 Mountain Meadows Farm...... 182 Stoneybrook Farm Market...... 157 Southwood Farm Forge...... 189 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Trossbach Family Meats...... 90 RABBIT Sycamore Spring Farm...... 191 The Bright Farm...... 159 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Sharon’s Natural Gardens...... 4 Tender Grass Farm...... 162 Where Pigs Fly Farm...... 92 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 PORK Valley Roots Farm...... 166 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Tappahanna Creek Farms...... 5 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Van Alstine Seafood & Farm....96 Van Alstine Seafood & Farm....96 Backbone Food Farm...... 8 Whiffletree Farm...... 170 Zekiah Farms...... 97 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Bohemia Lea Farm...... 10 Willowsford Farm...... 171 7 Acres Farm...... 98 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 Avery’s Branch Farms...... 101 Polyface...... 147 Catoctin Mountain Farm...... 13 Possum Tail Farm...... 184 Ayrshire Farm...... 102 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Cedar Run Cattle...... 14 Tudor Hall Farm Market...... 192 Big R Farm...... 105 Clark’s Elioak Farm...... 17 Watermark Farm...... 193 Blue Ridge Center’s TURKEY, GOOSE, Cool Brook Farm...... 19 Working H Farms...... 194 Mountain View Farm...... 106 DUCK, QUAIL Cottingham Farm...... 22 Bramble Hollow Farm...... 108 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 Crystal Springs Farm...... 24 POULTRY Briars Farmstead...... 109 Albright Farms...... 7 En-Tice-Ment Farm Dittmar Family Farms...... 2 Dawson Farm Gap...... 113 Cedar Run Cattle...... 14 Raised Meats...... 28 Grass Works Meat Farm...... 3 Earth’s Echo Farm...... 115 Chestnut Creek Farm...... 15 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Sharon’s Natural Gardens...... 4 EcoFriendly Foods...... 116 Corner Oaks Farm...... 19 Flying Plow Farm...... 31 Tappahanna Creek Farms...... 5 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Full Cellar Farm...... 33 Albright Farms...... 7 Gentle Harvest...... 121 Fox Hollow Farm...... 32 Grand View Farm...... 37 Backbone Food Farm...... 8 Grange & Grub...... 126 Good Fortune Farm...... 34 Hensing’s Hilltop Acres...... 44 Birds Eye View...... 9 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Grand View Farm...... 37 Hole in the Woods Farm...... 45 Bohemia Lea Farm...... 10 J & L Green Farm...... 133 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Liberty Delight Farms...... 48 Cabin Creek Heritage Farm.....11 Keenbell Farm...... 135 Locust Point Farm...... 49 Locust Point Farm...... 49 Calvert Farm...... 12 Long Stone Farm...... 138 Open Book Farm...... 60 Longview Farm...... 50 Cedar Run Cattle...... 14 Moutoux Orchard...... 142 Patuxent Harvest...... 63 Monnett Farms...... 53 Ferguson Family Farm...... 30 Our Father’s Farm...... 143 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 One Straw Farm...... 59 Flying Plow Farm...... 31 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 The Farm at Glen Mary...... 89 Open Book Farm...... 60 Fox Hollow Farm...... 32 Polyface...... 147 Autumn Grove Farm...... 100 P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 Full Cellar Farm...... 33 River Oak Farm...... 150 Ayrshire Farm...... 102 Patuxent Harvest...... 63 Good Fortune Farm...... 34 Roffey Cattle Company...... 151 Bramble Hollow Farm...... 108 Plow and Stars Farm...... 66 Good Soil Farm...... 36 Smith Meadows Briars Farmstead...... 109 Pop’s Old Place...... 67 Grand View Farm...... 37 Organic Meats...... 156 Dawson Farm Gap...... 113 Porch View Farm...... 68 Green Akeys Family Farm...... 40 Stoneybrook Farm Market...... 157 Fawn Crossing Farm...... 119 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Groff’s Content Farm...... 41 Skyview Acres...... 155 Full Quiver Farm...... 120 Rocklands Farm...... 72 Hard Bargain Farm...... 42 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Heartland Harvest Farm...... 128 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Hensing’s Hilltop Acres...... 44 The Bright Farm...... 159 J & L Green Farm...... 133 St. Gile’s Farm...... 76 Liberty Delight Farms...... 48 Tender Grass Farm...... 162 Perennial Roots Farm...... 146 Savage Acres...... 78 Locust Point Farm...... 49 Valley Roots Farm...... 166 Polyface...... 147 Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Mountain Valley Acres...... 53 Verdant Acres Farm...... 168 Skyview Acres...... 155 The Farm at Glen Mary...... 89 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 56 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Sunny Knoll EcoFarm...... 158 Trossbach Family Meats...... 90 Nick’s Organic Farm...... 57 Whiffletree Farm...... 170 The Bright Farm...... 159 Wagon Wheel Ranch...... 91 Open Book Farm...... 60 Willowsford Farm...... 171 Weathertop Farm...... 169 Where Pigs Fly Farm...... 92 P.A. Bowen Farmstead...... 61 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 Woodtrail Graziers...... 173 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 Patuxent Harvest...... 63 Yohanan Farm...... 174 Martin’s Meadow Poultry...... 177 Windy Willow Farm...... 94 Plow and Stars Farm...... 66 Zion Farm...... 175 Sarver Heritage Farm...... 187 Zekiah Farms...... 97 Rights of Man Farm...... 71 Back Creek Bend Farm...... 176 Southwood Farm Forge...... 189 Ayrshire Farm...... 102 Rocklands Farm...... 72 Church View Farm...... 178 Bean Hollow Grassfed...... 103 Rumbleway Farm...... 73 Evans Knob Farm...... 179 VEAL Blue Ridge Center’s Shagbark Mountain Cattle...... 80 Martin’s Meadow Poultry...... 180 St. Brigid’s Farm...... 85 Mountain View Farm...... 106 The Farm at Glen Mary...... 89 Working H Farms...... 194 Windmill Meadows Farm...... 93 FUTUREHARVESTCASA.ORG

The Amazing Grazing Directory and the Go Grassfed campaign were made possible by a grant from USDA-AMS and is a joint project of Future Harvest and the Maryland Grazers Network, with involvement from Edible DC, Central Farm Markets and the Maryland Farmers Market Association.

About Future Harvest Future Harvest’s mission is to advance agriculture that sustains farmers, communities, and the environment of the Chesapeake region. We work in MD, VA, WVA, DE and Washington D.C., with special focus on the Bay watershed. Since 1999, Future Harvest, an 800-member organization, has run year-round education programs for farmers and consumers. The Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP) aims to replenish our aging farmer population with a workforce trained in sustainability from the get-go, with roughly 80 trainees completing the program every year. The Field School uses farmer-to-farmer knowledge transfer and expert-led presentations to help farmers make fully informed production and marketing decisions for the long-term sustainability of their businesses, natural resources and communities. The Annual Conference, held every January, is the largest sustainable agriculture conference in the lower mid-Atlantic. FH’s Voice 4 Change program works collaboratively with others to advance policies and raise awareness of issues that will help advance our mission. FH also conducts On-Farm Research, a 7-10-year soil benchmarking study to help farmers better understand and share with others how their practices affect soil fertility. Special campaigns include the Go Grassfed multi-media and education campaign to step up supply and demand for pastured meat, dairy and other products; the Million Acre Challenge to advance regenerative agriculture in the region with a multi-year, multi-partner, multi-approach collaborative.

About the Mountains-2-Bay Grazing Network M2B Grazing Network is a group of farmers and farm conservation professionals providing experienced beef, sheep, or dairy grazers to work as mentors with interested farmers. The Grazers network has a strong focus on both farm economics and water quality, emphasizing that improving soil quality and pastures can help farmers improve their bottom line. The Network assists these farmers with their marketing by connecting them with the growing consumer interest in pasture raised products. Many of these farmers are listed in this directory. Learn more at www.m2balliance.org.

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