As all who have been shopping at the farm this harvest season already know from our GrazeCart updates, after 12 years of year-round shopping (and a decade of the farmstand being open every day of the year, then these months of COVID pivots to an online farmstand), we are going to close for the winter.

This decision is being driven by the need to address some deferred maintenance (bodies, infrastructure, etc.).  Mari is going to have a hip replacement this Fall which is driving our timeline to get the fields tucked in and the farm ready for winter in a timely manner.  And we are looking forward to a needed research and reflection period to confirm our farm’s best role(s) in regenerative agriculture.  

Our committment to growing clean, nutrient dense food is strong and harvesting from our silvopastures, fields and orchard this year inspires us about future possibilities.

And our shiny new certification from the Vermont Environmental Stewardship Program reinforces our excitement to cycling carbon and nutrients, providing habitat for pollinators, supporting biodiversity, and catching water where it falls, holding it in place with gregariously photosynthesizing plants, nourishing our livestock and community.

Meanwhile, we want to make sure you have ample opportunities to provision yourselves with nourishing, regeneratively grown food while our farm takes this pause. Our fall farmstand schedule is listed below. While the farmstand won’t be open this winter, there are opportunities for you to stock your own pantry & freezer with our pasture-raised, regeneratively grown & organically managed food for delightful eating throughout the winter. 

We look forward to seeing you this fall & being in touch about our next steps. With appreciation for your support & commitment to local, regenerative agriculture.

Laura, Mari & Donna

Fall Farmstand Order & Pick-up Schedule

October: Bulk volumes will be available!

• Wednesday, Oct 6th  3-7 pm
• Sunday, October 24th  3-6 pm

Order deadlines Oct 5th & 22nd

November: Turkeys, holiday needs & pantry filling options! Best to pre-order your turkey.  Pre-order reservations are now open!

• Friday, Nov 19th 4-7 pm or Saturday, Nov 20th 9-11am

Order Deadline November 16th

You can place your order at anytime up to the deadline. You can start your order early and update it as needed. If you haven’t placed an order via the online farmstand yet, it is as easy as any online shopping and if you have any troubles or confusion, let us know as Donna is a great & willing coach!

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Thanks to our Partners & Keep Shopping from them!

Here are some links to help you find our great other Regenerative, Local Food Partners this Fall & Winter

We have loved partnering with so many other great producers to make it easy for you all to shop.  Here is how/where you can find some of them this Fall & Winter.  We will have products from many of them available at our November/Thanksgiving Stock up!  

Field Stone Farm: Nov 20th at Montpelier Thanksgiving Farmers Market or order their items from us! 

Greenfield Highland Beef: Montpelier Farmers Market & in Plainfield, but I believe you can also now order direct for bulk pick-up at the farm.  

Lightfoot Farm: You can order Carol’s amazing maple sweetened jams and elderberry syrup through the Northfield Online weekly Winter Farmers Market. Pick-ups every Wednesday in Northfield.

Honeywilya Fish: You can order for pick-up at their markets or subscribe to a Winter/December Pick-up Fish Share to stock up for the winter! You can also find their fish at Roots Market in Middlesex and a few other locations.

Blue Goose Farm: You can contact Robert directly about picking up milk and other items at their on-farm stand in Randolph (nelsonbluegoosefarm@gmail.com) and he also vends through the Northfield Farmers Market.  Online weekly winter market back Nov 10th. 

Brookfield Bees:  Check out their site and contact them about purchasing honey, maple syrup and cider syrup.