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Meat and Poultry A-Z Farm We grow pasture-raised lamb and poultry without hormones, growth stimulants or antibiotics. Freezer lambs (whole, half, individual cuts), sheep pelts and eggs from pastured hens are available. We also sell wool for spinning, weaving, crafts and blankets. Farm tours are offered by reservation for groups of all ages from March 4-August 1. Sheep Shearing for Spectators 2009 will be held February 21. Open Lambing Barn 2009 will be March 15, 22 & 29. All events are inside the 11,000-square-foot barn. Anisoptera Acres Anisoptera Acres offers pasture-raised pork and beef and free-range chicken and duck. We grow most of our own feed on our 500-acre farm. We use no hormones, antibiotics or animal byproducts in our feed. All of our meat is processed by local, state inspected facilities. VISITORS WELCOME BUT PLEASE CALL AHEAD. BisonRidge Ranch, LLC BisonRidge Ranch buffalo are strictly grass-fed. Our animals are allowed to graze in roomy pastures on chemical- and pesticide-free grass. We do not give our animals antibiotics or growth hormones, ensuring you clean, healthful meat. All our animals are raised ethically and allowed to be the wild creatures they are. Meat is available for purchase on the farm Saturdays, 12-4pm, by appointment or you can purchase online. Ranch tours available by reservation May 15- October 15. Blue Marble Family Farm At Blue Marble Family Farm we know that change happens one small revolution at a time. We have two passions: producing the finest single-farm milk available and honoring the planet we all inhabit. Ask for our glass-bottled milk products at your favorite grocer and restaurants or check out our “Cow Share” CSA program that delivers milk as well as eggs, butter, honey, meat and more to your door. Land→Farm→Table Blue Valley Gardens We are a certified organic fruit and vegetable farm. We also raise pasture chickens, ducks and turkeys. Farming has been a wonderful experience and we truly enjoy providing fresh produce and meats to our friends and customers. Cates Family Farm We offer lean, natural Angus beef: frozen cuts, smoked summer sausage, beef sticks and jerky. Our steers are grass-fed and free-range; most are grass-finished but a few finished in winter receive some corn. First farm in Wisconsin to be certified for the Food Alliance Midwest label, indicating our meat is raised sustainably, locally, antibiotic and hormone free, and land and water friendly. We are also the first beef farm in Wisconsin to be certified by the Animal Welfare Institute. South from Spring Green 4 miles on Hwy 23 then left 2.5 miles on Cty T. VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Circle M Market Farm Circle M is a family homestead nestled in a cozy valley 40 minutes southwest of Madison, reached by curvy country roads. We steward the land in a circle of nurture with sheep, goats, chickens, horses, steers, pigs, dogs, cats and geese, joined by shareholders who visit often by appointment and for festivals. We deliver organically grown CSA produce shares biweekly to Madison, and also sell natural meats and wool products. Visit daily via our farm blog. Cook Farms Farm-raised elk and red deer meat: steaks, roasts, bacon, breakfast links, brats, sausages, smoked sticks, hamburger and specialties. Also whole and halves. Elk horns available. The elk and deer are grass- and grain-fed for choice meat. Cook Farms meats are state inspected and CWD tested. We are a Wisconsin-licensed wholesaler and retailer. All meat is vacuum-sealed and frozen. Come and see the elk and deer. Cornerstone Community Farm Cornerstone Community Farm is located in the beautiful, hilly land of southwestern Wisconsin where woods, oak savannah and gardens abound. Close to the Wildcat Mountains and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, we offer 100% chemical-free, GMO-free, pasture-raised meats and farm produce. Our family is committed to developing a sustainable life, protecting natural resources, building community and being good stewards of God’s creations. Farm tours are available. VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. Country Haven Farm Country Haven Farm, on the banks of the Maunesha River, is ideal for raising Scottish Blackface sheep. This hardy breed flourishes on our farm’s natural grasses. The mild-flavored lamb meat is naturally lean. We feature frozen lamb available year-round, including legs, chops, steaks, ground, stew meat and delicious lamb brats. The long staple wool is excellent for spinning, felting, tapestries and rugs. Both raw fleeces and washed wool are available. Shipping/delivery available. MasterCard/Visa accepted. Creek Bed Farm, LLC We are very proud of our four-generation sustainable farming history. For years, friends have savored the quality Holstein beef we raise without growth implants, sub-therapeutic antibiotics or animal byproducts. Our cattle are processed at an award-winning, state- inspected butcher. We sell our dry-aged beef by the whole, half, quarter or individual retail cuts. We farm just outside of Poynette and WELCOME VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Check our web page to see which farmers’ markets we’re at in your area. Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC Donna’s Organic Gardens, LLC, is located 10 miles west of Hartford or 1 mile east of Hustisford on Hwy 60. The farm is south of Hwy 60 on Hwy EE. Sales are at both the gray house and gray barn locations. I am certified organic with Global Organic Alliance and pasture-raise Piedmontese beef, chicken, turkey and lamb. I also have eggs, strawberries, raspberries and potatoes. Available year-round is wild Alaska salmon and purebred Icelandic wool. Gourds are available for crafts. Door Creek Orchard U-pick and pre-picked apples (70 bearing varieties) are offered as well as U-pick table and wine grapes, fall raspberries and pumpkins. Fresh, unpasteurized apple cider is pressed weekly. Naturally colored yarn from our black Welsh mountain sheep and Lincolns is now available. Season: mid-August to late November. Directions: From Madison take Hwy 12/18 east 3 miles past I-90, turn right on Vilas Rd. and go 1/2 mile. Driftless Organics Driftless Organics is a certified organic vegetable and fruit farm, nestled in the hill and valley region of northern Crawford County. Our specialty is potatoes but in the past few years we’ve diversified and expanded to include a wide array of fruits and vegetables. All in all, we have roughly 40 acres under cultivation. Our product line can be seen at local food co-ops in Madison and the Twin Cities. We now offer a 19-week CSA with pick-up sites in Madison and Viroqua! Come visit our website for more information or stop by our booth at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and say hello. Emerald Meadows Our family’s 140-acre farm is certified organic. In addition to grains and hay, we grow a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Favorites include asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, sweet corn, raspberries, kohlrabi and onions. We sell our products at the Sun Prairie, Monona and Madison Eastside farmers’ markets. Special orders for produce, chicken and eggs can be called in and picked up at the farm by appointment. Call about CSA. Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms We’re proud of our grass-fed, grain-finished beef, raised without hormones or antibiotic food additives. Our 21-day dry aging results in tender, intensely flavored meat. Fountain Prairie Inn & Farms offers a comfortable, welcoming retreat nestled within a working farm. Come stay in one of the five elegant bedrooms in our restored Victorian inn, with views of Wisconsin’s largest herd of Highland cattle grazing alongside restored wetlands and tallgrass prairie. Our beef and pork can be found at area restaurants and at the Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market. We welcome you to come to our farm, but please call first. Gooch Farms We are a small family farm. We raise European red deer for meat, breeding stock, antlers and hides, without the use of antibiotics, growth hormones, or animal byproducts in our feed. Our animals are born and raised on our farm. We sell our venison at the Dane County Farmers’ Market and other venues. We also offer both U-pick and pre-picked pumpkins. Come to our annual Pumpkin Fest (hayrides, corn maze and feed the deer). Open every weekend in October. Good Earth Farms, LLC Our mission is to produce the highest quality organic grass-fed beef and lamb, pastured pork, pasture-raised chicken and turkey at a reasonable price. We believe in the benefits of organic production and raise our animals using only natural methods. Our farm is located between Stevens Point and Marshfield off Hwy 10 near the Village of Blenker in Wood County. Orders can be picked up at the farm or we can ship them directly to your home! Harmony Valley Farm Located in a secluded, spring-fed valley in western Wisconsin, we have been providing the La Crosse-to-Madison area with certified organic produce since 1985. Through sales at the Dane County Farmers’ Market, to 1,000 families in our CSA program, and to retail stores and fine restaurants, we have earned a reputation for especially flavorful, high quality vegetables, fruits and herbs. For information on our annual field days or CSA membership, please see our website. Hillspring Eco-Farm We specialize in gourmet meats: tender, juicy lamb, extra-lean ground beef and sausages (no preservatives). Take Hillspring heritage animals, blend with eco-friendly organic stewardship, fold in pasture grazing (hold the grain), and sprinkle with loving care: This is our recipe for amazing gourmet flavor and healthy, nutrient-dense meat. Also: heritage Tunis and Jacob wool, and snuggly black-and-white spotted pelts—each a work of art. Email or call us for on-farm sales or delivery. JenEhr Family Farm Organic diversity—good for the land, neighbors and everyone who enjoys great-tasting, nutritious, locally raised organic produce and pastured poultry. Kay and Paul at JenEhr are Wisconsin born and bred farm kids, raising more than 50 different fruits and vegetables, offering organic strawberry U-pick and enough pastured chickens and turkeys to keep you well fed year-round. Check us out at farmers’ markets, join our CSA or find us at our store and restaurant partners. Jordandal Farm Jordandal Farm raises Scottish Highland beef cattle, Icelandic lamb and pastured pork, chicken and turkey along with 8 acres of produce. Though not certified organic yet, there are no pesticides or herbicides used on the pastures or gardens. The beef and lamb are 100% grass-fed. Poultry and pork are pasture-raised with a corn/soybean/organic mineral supplement. A beautiful 45-minute drive from Madison. Also look for us at the Westside Community Market and Dane County Farmers’ Market. WE WELCOME VISITS BY APPOINTMENT. JR’s Country Acres We are located in Lake Mills, midway between Milwaukee and Madison off the interstate. We offer eggs, broiler chickens, turkeys and limited seasonal fresh produce such as sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, plums and peaches. We occasionally have pork for sale, by the whole or half. Our vision for the future includes the ability to offer you additional naturally raised meats, including lamb and beef. Visit our website for more information. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. Krause Family Farms At Krause Family Farms, our beef and hogs are naturally raised. We participate in the certified Angus beef program. Locally processed and state inspected, our meats are sold frozen in any amount including halves and quarters. Each spring we make maple syrup and sell in glass and plastic containers of all sizes. We also grow natural-shaded ginseng in our farm woods. Our farm is located approximately 60 miles west of Madison. PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING TO THE FARM. Krusen Grass Farms We are a 240-acre grass farm 4 miles southwest of East Troy in southeastern Wisconsin. Our beef and eggs are certified organic, all-natural, grass-fed and pastured. We do not use confinement, antibiotics or hormones of any kind. Lange Farm Meats We raise and sell certified organic beef, pork, chicken and turkey through our on-farm store. We provide individual cuts, sides or quarters of beef and pork. We are state inspected and certified organic through Oregon Tilth. Our dairy, beef, pork and poultry are all raised with access to pasture and sunlight. We do not use herbicides or pesticides on our fields, or antibiotics or hormones on any livestock. PLEASE CALL AHEAD FOR ON-FARM SALES AND/OR TOURS. We are a grass-based operation. MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. MacFarlane Pheasants, Inc. is the largest gamebird producer in the United States. Since 1929, we have been raising naturally grown, free-range pheasants. We have been featured on the “Food Network” and are members of “Something Special from Wisconsin.” We offer a great selection of nutritious exotic products in our retail store. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm (Saturdays, November/December, 11am-3pm). Online at www.pheasant.com. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE BUT MUST BE PRESCHEDULED. Marr Family Farm, LLC Our fine beef is grown using high quality grasses and some grain to add flavor and tenderness for your enjoyment of a very nutritious meal of steaks, burgers, roasts and more. We produce our beef using very sustainable practices that are environmentally friendly. Our hay and pasturelands receive no chemicals. Call ahead so we can bring your order to the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Marr’s Valley View Farms, LLC Our Black Angus beef farm has been in the Marr family since 1874. We are the fourth generation, second consecutive brother-sister team to own and operate the business. All animals are born and raised on our farm, grass-fed and corn-finished. We do not feed animal byproducts or use growth hormones. Choose from frozen cuts and specialty items such as beef bacon, summer sausage, beef sticks, jerky, deli-sliced corned beef and more. Visit us at the Mineral Point Farmers’ Market or join our CSA. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Mountain Lane Farms Mountain Lane Farms is nestled in the hills of Crawford County. It’s a place where time stands eternal. Our Angus cattle graze 80 acres of rolling pasture in the same way they did when my father purchased the farm in 1964. This provides our cattle with a basic diet of sunshine, legumes, grasses and water. We believe this simple approach is best for the animal and ultimately produces the best grass-fed beef. Northwood Farm Northwood Farm is a sustainably run, certified organic dairy, beef and crop farm that has been in our family over 100 years. We direct market frozen, dry-aged beef year-round in quarters, bundles or individual cuts. All animals are raised on homegrown forage and pasture. No antibiotics, GMOs or animal byproducts. Phone, email, stop by the farm, or visit us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Mifflin St. between Wisconsin and State streets. One Sun Farm & Bakery One Sun Farm specializes in perennial food crops like asparagus, raspberries and hazelnuts. Also available are 100% grass-fed beef and a variety of annual vegetables. One Sun Bakery uses our own farm produce, organic and local ingredients to produce high quality, wholesome and homemade foods. One Sun Farm Store welcomes everyone to come and visit and purchase our farm-friendly food: frozen meat, pizzas and berries, fresh produce in season, special-order baked goods, ice and refreshments. Food service and catering available. Otter Creek Organic Farm Otter Creek Organic Farm, located in the rolling hills just south of Spring Green, is an organic farm showcasing the system of mineralized balanced agriculture. The farm’s beef, dairy, pork and poultry are pasture-raised and rotationally grazed on finely tuned mineralized soils. All breeds are selected for taste and quality. For information or to purchase Otter Creek’s nutritious organic meats and specialty cheeses, visit or call Local Choice Farm Market in Spring Green, (608) 588-2321, www.localchoicefarmmarket.com. Paine Family Farm At Paine Family Farm, we raise grass-finished natural beef. Our cattle are given fresh pasture and grassy hay with no grain or growth-promoting antibiotics or hormones. The meat is aged 21 days, cut, vacuum-packed and frozen. Our lean, tender, flavorful beef is available in 15-, 25- or 50-pound mixed packs of ground beef, steaks and roasts. For sides and quarters, we cut and package to your specifications. We have a delicious line of brats, natural-casing wieners and other sausages made with our beef. VISITORS ARE WELCOME; PLEASE CALL AHEAD. Prairie Hill Farms Prairie Hill Farms offers grass-fed beef and lamb along with pastured poultry. Our Murray Grey cattle produce tender, great tasting meat on a diet of pasture and hay with no grain. Our animals are raised in a stress-free environment without hormones or maintenance antibiotics. We offer a convenient 25-pound beef assortment pack and individual cuts as well. Our pastured chickens and turkeys are available frozen in summer and fall. We also sell farm fresh eggs and locally produced honey. Rainbow Fleece Farm Naturally raised and chemical-free since 1978, our holistic sheep and wool farm raises happy, healthy animals. Routine comments “Best lamb I’ve ever tasted” reflect their good life! Choose half/whole or inspected cuts of lamb. Awesome spinning/felting wool, artisan yarns, washable sheepskins and blankets. Free-range eggs, chickens and turkeys! Free Farm Days: April-shearing, October-fiber, holiday and cabin fever! Educational field trips and more! Thursdays-Fitchburg Farmers’ Market; Tuesdays-Eastside Farmers’ Market (Madison). Ruegsegger Farms We raise 100% grass-fed and -finished Black Angus beef. Our lamb, eggs, chicken, turkey and veal are raised without the use of hormones, antibiotics or chemicals. Our vegetables include mushrooms, asparagus, strawberries and much more. We also offer easy ordering and free home delivery. Orders may be placed online at www.naturalmeats.org, or by phone at (608) 523-4705. Visit our farm store in Paoli, just south of Madison on Hwy PB. Open Monday-Saturday. Call (608) 845-3663. FARM VISITS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, PLEASE. Sassy Cow Creamery Sassy Cow Creamery is a farmstead dairy built in 2007 by third generation dairy farmers James and Robert Baerwolf and their families. They have conventional and organic dairy herds, located within miles of each other. They bottle milk at their farmstead dairy located 7 miles north of Sun Prairie. Products include whole, 2% and fat-free milk in gallons, half gallons and pints. Chocolate and strawberry milk, as well as cream, are also available. The dairy also crafts ice cream. Products are available at the creamery’s farmstead store, as well as in local stores. Scotch Hill Farm Family-owned MACSAC CSA for 14 years. Twenty-week vegetable shares and 10-week flower shares available in Janesville, Fitchburg, Madison and Chicago. All-natural and organic farmstead milk soap, skin care products, pet shampoo; limited lamb, turkey, eggs and rabbit. We accept Visa and MasterCard. VISITORS ARE WELCOME; PLEASE CALL AHEAD. Shady Blue Acres Shady Blue Acres certified organic farm produces a colorful assortment of seasonal vegetables, creative canned goods, irresistible eggs, aromatic herbs, pastured poultry and garden transplants. In addition, we make fresh, wholesome baked goods from scratch using organic ingredients. Heritage breed hens lay our eggs and all poultry is free-ranged on pasture. Canned goods are processed on-farm in our licensed kitchen, available as a unique CSA share. Visit us at the Dane County Farmers’ Market year-round. NO FARM VISITS, PLEASE. Snow Bound Bison Established in 2000, we are 100% grass-fed and -finished. No antibiotics or growth hormones. Our bison are grazed on chemical-free pastures. Bison is the most healthy and flavorful red meat available today. It is rich in omega-3 and CLA. Our Country Store provides your favorite cuts of meat, which are vacuum-packed for convenience, freshness and view of product. We also provide goat meat, pastured organic chicken, brown farm fresh eggs, bison hides, leather and skulls. Open Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm or by appointment. (715) 537-3386 or (715) 296-3847. VISITORS ARE WELCOME. Sulzer Beef, LLC We produce delicious natural beef with no growth hormones, no antibiotics and no animal byproducts. By raising all of our own corn, oats and alfalfa for finishing and by rotationally pasturing our cow/calf herd on the rolling limestone hills of Green County, you can be assured of what is in the beef we deliver to your door. We sell a variety of packages, including 1/8 (custom packed), 1/4 (split-side), side and whole beef. Call, email, or visit our website for pricing and availability. Thimmesch’s Long Table Farm Our family raises vegetables, herbs and flowers on our small farm in a thriving Amish neighborhood in beautiful Vernon County. We offer both summer and winter season CSAs, providing delicious, local, organically grown produce year-round. Greens, squash, root crops and preserves are stored using sustainable, old-world techniques. Our lamb and poultry flocks thrive on fresh air and lush pastures, in return contributing life and fertility to our soils. Trautman Family Farm Whether it’s our all-natural grass-fed beef, pastured pork, poultry or eggs (and more!)—every taste is an invitation to our certified organic family farm. Come and see for yourself why our grass farm foods are so wonderful. Our farm is located conveniently from I-90, near Stoughton, 12 minutes from Madison. Check our website for more details, www.trautmanfarm.com. No appointment necessary Saturdays, 9am-noon, or Wednesdays, 5-8pm; otherwise please email or call. U Rock Ranch If you’re looking for healthy, grass-fed beef, look no further than U Rock Ranch’s certified zero trans-fat, low cholesterol Highland beef. We are committed to bringing our customers beef that is raised as naturally as possible without the use of steroids, implants, hormones, animal byproducts, herbicides or pesticides. Our beef is hung for 21 days along with wet-aging the prime cuts to bring you the most tender and flavorful meat one can buy. VISITORS WELCOME! Valley View Emus, LLC Valley View Emus was established in 1994. The emus are free fed, grazed and raised naturally. They are raised for “heart healthy” meat and are oil rich in omega-3, -6 and -9. The oil is excellent for burns, skin problems, pain and lowering cholesterol, among other things. Besides oil and gel caps, other products include pain rub, skin products, shampoo, conditioner, soaps and animal salve. Willow Creek Farm Tucked away in the Baraboo Hills, we raise the highest quality purebred Berkshire pork. Our hogs are raised on pasture without antibiotics, growth hormones or animal byproducts. We are one of only 250 farms in the U.S. certified by the Animal Welfare Institute for humane pork production. We offer individual cuts, pork bundles, half or whole hogs, kielbasa, andouille sausage and many specialty items. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DIRECTIONS. Wisconsin River Meats Wisconsin River Meats is a meat processing business owned by the John Hamm and David Mauer families. WRM specializes in Wisconsin sausage and sells over 40 varieties made right here, including landjaegers, summer sausages, snack sticks, jerky, bratwurst, ham, bacon and others. We sell fresh meat, including beef and pork that we purchase from local farmers. We also process beef, pork, lamb, bison, elk and deer for area producers. WRM also offers pig roasts and catering. The Yesteryear Farm The Yesteryear Farm features certified organic vegetables and eggs, natural beef and poultry, and education about life on the farm in the early 1900s. See our website for seasonal hours and availability of cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, other vegetables, beef and educational programs. Our farm is a relaxing 20-minute drive west of Madison, next to Dane County’s Donald Park. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ARRANGE A VISIT. |
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The Farm Fresh Atlas is brought to you by REAP Food Group, the Dane County Farmers' Market, the Friends of the Dane County Farmers' Market, and the UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. The 2008 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas is generously underwritten by Heartland Credit Union. |
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