Looking for a farm or ranch for fresh meat, milk or eggs in Louisville and West-central Kentucky? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Louisville and West-central Kentucky, sorted by county. Some are organic ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!
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Updates for December 2024
Higher costs of production due to higher fuel and fertilizer costs is driving some meat producers out of business.
Local meat, milk and eggs ranches and farms, by county
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Breckinridge County
Bullitt County
- Shady Lane Farm - Uses
natural growing practices, Beef, USDA Natural, No
hormones used, No antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed (includes
finishing), snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Eggs
(vegetarian fed), Brown eggs, Farm market with fruits and
vegetables, Snack bar, Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an
Interstate road, Farm/ranch tours for visitors, School tours,
children welcome, No pets please, handicap accessible, Fresh
eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
340 C.e. Smith Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. Phone: 502-599-3024. Email: Shadylanefarm@insightbb.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday in September and October from 11 am to 6 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn maze, and other fall activities; Farmer's Market open Saturday at 8 am in spring and summer based on availability; Signs will be posted or you can call or email about a specific date; Eggs and beef sold anytime we are open or by calling or emailing. Directions: From I-65 take exit 117 (Mt. Washington/Shepherdsvile). Turn east on Highway 44 and travel 4.4 miles to C.E. Smith Road on the left. From Gene Snyder Freeway take exit 116 (Bardstown Road). Turn south towards Mt. Washington and travel 9 miles to Highway 44. Turn right on Highway 44 and travel 8 miles to C.E. Smith Road on the right. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check.
Carroll County
Hardin County
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Red Mill Farms - Chicken (NOT free range), No
antibiotics used, 100% Corn fed, Eggs, Restrooms, Within an easy
drive to an Interstate road, School tours, children welcome,
Pets welcome, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or
moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
1442 Red Mill Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Phone: 270 268 6691. Alternate Phone: 270 769 1001. Email: Cksherra@aol.com. Open: Monday through Friday open at 3:00 to the public school tours booked daily Saturdays open at 9:00 am close at 7:00 pm Sundays open at 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Directions: Coming from Louisville take I 65 South to exit # 91 B Hodgenville Turn Left at red light you will be on Dixie Highway come to next red light turn right on highway 210 come out approximately 5 miles Red Mill is on left. After you turn on Red Mill Road come 1.4 miles patch is on right address 1442 Red Mill Road From Hodgenville follow highway 210 to Hardin County line turn right after you come into Hardin County on to Red Mill Road come 1.4 miles patch on right. Click here for a map and directions. September 25 through October 31 all activities open. Payment: Cash, Check. All pets on leads please.
Henry County
Jefferson County
- Rankin Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, Pastured Pork, Poultry
and Eggs
4th Street Live, Louisville, KY. Phone: 540-818-1013, Email: Jen@rankinfarm.com. Open: As we are a small working farm, we ask that you please call ahead, This way we can come out of the field, open the gate and greet you. Rankin farm was purchased by brothers, Chris and David and their wives, Jennifer and Carrie in 2012. Our mission is to provide healthy, wholesome food from animals raised the most humane way possible. As a veterinarian, Jennifer is entrusted with the health of our animals. Her priority is the well-being, happiness, and above all, humane and respectful treatment and handling of our animals throughout their lives. All our products are certified organic which guarantees they are free from antibiotics, hormones and GMO containing feed. We further require that none of our feed sources contain soy products. -
Sunny Acres Farm - Beef, Pork, No hormones used, No
antibiotics used, birthday parties, school tours
6516 Echo Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299. Phone: 502 727-9536. Alternate Phone: 502 643-6584. Email: contact@sunnyacresfarmky.com. Open: Call for more information. Directions: Take the Billtown Road exit from the Gene Snyder Freeway and go south to Seatonville Road. Turn left and go two miles to Echo Trail. Turn left and continue one mile. The farm is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Festival is October 16 from 12 to 6; Haunted corn maze is open Friday and Saturday nights in October from dusk to midnight;. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page.
Larue County
Meade County
Nelson County
Oldham County
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Foxhollow Farm - Chicken (free range), Beef, Bison
/Buffalo, Pork, Lamb, USDA Natural, No hormones used, No
antibiotics used, 100% Grass fed (includes finishing), Organic
Milk, Eggs (free range, vegetarian fed), sausage, Bacon (pork),
Smoked meats, Farm market with fruits and vegetables, Restrooms,
Hiking trails, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road,
Farm/ranch tours for visitors, School tours, children welcome,
Pets welcome, handicap accessible, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
8905 Highway 329, Crestwood, KY 40014. Phone: 502-241-9674. Email: info@foxhollow.com. Open: Meats are sold in the Farm Store June - December: Tuesday through Friday, 9;30am to 5;30pm January - May: Saturdays only or email grassfedbeef@foxhollow.com to order - we sell 1/2 and whole cattle cut to the customer's specifications. Directions: From highway 42: Turn onto highway 329 (Covered Bridge Rd). Travel 5.4 miles. Foxhollow Farm is on the left. From I-71: Take the Crestwood/Peewee Valley exit #14. From Louisville turn left on 329 towards the town of Brownsboro (away from Crestwood). Travel 2.2 miles. Foxhollow Farm is on your right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Annual Fall Festival the first Saturday of October. Featuring pick your own pumpkin patch, hay and pony rides, hay castle, farm fresh food, live music and good ol' family fun. 12-6pm.
Shelby County
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Mulberry Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, Eggs (free range, vegetarian fed), Brown
eggs, Chicken (free range), Beef, Pork, Lamb, No hormones used, No antibiotics used, Lunches offered, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions,
sausage, Bacon (pork), Farm market with fruits and vegetables, Restaurant, Restrooms, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, Farm/ranch
tours for visitors, School tours, children welcome, No pets please, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions /
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
1330 Mulberry Pike, Shelbyville, KY 40065. Phone: (502) 655-2633. Email: Amanda@MulberryOrchardKY.com. Open: Mid June through early November Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: March 17, 2021)
Spencer County
Trimble County