Looking for a farm or ranch for fresh meat, milk or eggs in Southern Vermont? Scroll down this page and you will see the aall of thoses in Southern Vermont, 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 April 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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Bennington County
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Merck Forest and Farmland Center - Pork, Lamb, 100%
grass and/or grain fed, sausage, Bacon (pork), Smoked meats,
Eggs (free range), Farm market with fruits and vegetables,
Restrooms, Wedding facilities, Hiking trails, Fishing onsite,
Farm/ranch tours for visitors, children welcome, Pets welcome,
meeting room available, horse-drawn hayrides, Maple Syrup from
trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, restrooms, picnic
area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding
parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT 05768. Phone: 802-394-7836. Email: info@merckforest.org. Open: Grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk; Visitor Center is open daily from 9am to 4pm excepting major holidays. Directions: From Manchester, Vermont, travel north on Route 30 for 8 miles. Turn left on Route 315 for 2 miles. At the top of the hill, turn left into the Merck Forest access road. From New York travel on Washington County Route 22 to Salem, New York. Turn east on route 153. In Rupert, continue straight on route 315 for 2 miles. At the top of the hill, turn right into the Merck Forest access road. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for vegetable (not meat) crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. In March, our annual maple festival breakfast is famous throughout the area. In July, our Sheep Dog Trial draws the nation's top competitors. We offer camping in our popular "walk-in" cabins, hiking on 30 miles of trails, skiing, snowshoeing and special programs.
Rutland County
- Wright Choice Alpacas - Eggs (free
range), Brown eggs, Farm/ranch tours for visitors, No pets
please, Fresh eggs, gift shop, farm animals
161 Howland Road, Hubbardton, VT 05735. Phone: 802-236-5615. Alternate Phone: 802-273-2713. Fax: 802-273-2713. Email: wcalpaca@shoreham.net. Open: Can be open almost any time year round; Please call for an appointment for visit other than hours listed for Christmas season. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Come see and interact with Munch or Casper, learn about these almost magical animals. Our Christmas trees are grown by us in Brookfield. Come walk amongst them to choose the perfect one for you. While here you may shop for alpaca products, i.e. hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, fresh eggs and more.
Windham County
Windsor County