About the Farmers
Simon grew up in Grainger County helping his uncle in the hay fields, always knowing he would want to own his own farm one day. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2018 and shortly after bought what we know as the farm today. He was very interested in the concept of farm to table and sustainable farming, so he jumped right into it with beef. Shortly after getting married, Simon and Andrea decided to venture into pork and lamb and grow the family farm. They strongly believe in raising animals ethically and sustainably.
Our Pigs
Berkshire pigs are a rare heritage breed bred for specialty pork. With smaller litters and longer growing time needed before harvest, they aren't used in mass production factory farms. Higher pH levels in their meat contribute to its famed juiciness, flavor, tenderness and marbling. Full access to fresh air and plenty of pasture keeps the herd healthy and growing. We feed our pigs non-gmo, corn and soy free feed that is grown by us and outsourced locally.
Our Cattle
Our cattle are a healthy assortment of Angus, Charolais, and Hereford that are raised from birth on the farm and never see any hormones or antibiotics. Our cows spend their whole lives on our pastures starting with mom on milk for at least 6 months of their lives and then exclusively on grass through a combination of rotational grazing and hay that is never sprayed, grown right on our farm. We focus on getting a decently marbled product by ensuring they are fed high protein grasses like alfalfa.
Our Sheep
The meat from the Katahdin is mild, tender, and healthy for you. It is truly unlike any commercial breed on the market. Our lamb is true spring lamb, born on fresh pastures in the spring and raised for the fall harvest. They only ever eat grass and grass hay.