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The Houde Family Farm |
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Proud Member of Organic Valley Family of Farms |
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We are a small family run organic dairy farm located in the northeast part of Vermont. Tina and I and our nine children started milking cows in 2002. We raised our animals for meat and were amazed at the difference. Our meats were tastier, fresher, and healthier for us. We started selling to our neighbors and friends and everyone told us how good the meats were. Within the last few months we have expanded our operations through the purchase of our own sows; a heritage breed called “Tamworth”, which are known for being very lean, hardy and tasty. We now have a consistent supply of piglets which reduces the need to purchase additional heritage breed piglets. We also raise our bulls from our dairy operation as grass fed veal and for steers. This also gives us consistency and utilizes a part of our operation that was sold off before. The steers are 95% grass fed. Our dairy cows that are no longer productive make the most flavorful lean hamburger and stew meat. They are fed a grass based diet with some organic grain. I have been farming since 1976 and really enjoy raising healthy, happy animals with my family! |
