Animals to start your Farm
Our Farming Standards
Since 2012, our farm has practiced rotational grazing as the foundation of our regenerative farming approach. Our cows, sheep, and other ruminants are moved regularly through small sections of pasture, allowing them access to fresh forage while giving grasses adequate time to recover and regrow. This management system helps build healthier soils year after year through natural manure distribution, improved plant diversity, and increased organic matter. Just as importantly, it promotes animal health by allowing livestock to move away from their manure, enjoy fresh grazing daily, and express their natural behaviors.
Our dairy cows and sheep receive fresh pasture whenever possible, with quality hay provided during periods when grass growth slows. Lactating dairy animals are supplemented with higher-protein forages such as alfalfa hay or timothy-alfalfa cubes to support their nutritional needs. We do not feed grain—even on the milking stand.
Our pigs are also pasture-raised and rotationally managed, giving them access to fresh forage, rooting opportunities, and the freedom to behave like pigs. Their diet consists of a non-GMO, soy-free feed supplemented with nutritious produce and food scraps donated by our community partner, The Juice Stop. This partnership helps divert wholesome food from landfills while providing valuable nutrition for our pigs and chickens.
Our laying hens and meat birds are raised on non-GMO, soy-free feed and have regular access to pasture and free-range areas where they can scratch, forage, hunt insects, and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. In addition to producing nutritious eggs and meat, our chickens play an important role in the farm ecosystem by helping reduce fly populations and naturally distributing nutrients across the landscape.
We believe healthy soil grows healthy plants, healthy plants support healthy animals, and healthy animals help nourish healthy communities. Every management decision on our farm is guided by that simple principle.
Friendly Farm-Raised Laying Hens
Looking to start your own backyard flock or add a few proven layers to an existing one? Each summer, we offer a limited number of our farm-raised hens as we make room for the next generation of chicks to be cared for and trained by our summer camp and youth program participants.
These hens have been raised on our farm from hatch day through adulthood on a non-GMO, soy-free feed. They have spent their entire lives around children, volunteers, visitors, and educational programs, making them exceptionally friendly, calm, and easy to handle.
At approximately two years old, these hens are in the prime of their laying years and produce an abundance of eggs, often laying nearly every day. 2026 available colors this year include red, black, and white varieties, all selected for their excellent egg-laying ability.
Whether you’re starting your first flock or expanding your current one, these well-socialized hens are a wonderful way to enjoy fresh eggs, connect with your food, and bring a little more farm life into your backyard. Already trained by hundreds of kids and loved by thousands of visitors—these hens are ready for their next adventure in your backyard!
Animal access
Berkshire Pigs, Katahdin/St. Croix mix Sheep, Rhode Island Red, American Bresse, Australorp, Plymouth Barred Rocks and Easter Eggers
A Relaxing Retreat
Farm Stay Getaway
Escape the hustle and experience life on the farm with our cozy one-room Airbnb. After the visitors have gone home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to enjoy the peaceful side of the farm—watching the sunset over the pastures, listening to the sounds of the animals settling in for the evening, or simply relaxing with a favorite drink while the chickens entertain you with their latest battle over a worm. It’s a chance to slow down, unplug from everyday distractions, and experience the beauty, simplicity, and serenity of a working farm from the inside. And a great place to recommend for visiting friends or in-laws.
