06/20/2026
This is Evan Smith.
Evan is part of the second generation (along with his sister) at This Old Farm , the family-owned abattoir where we process our beef.
He grew up in the business. Later, he spent two years in Wisconsin studying under master butchers before returning home to help lead the family operation. Today, Evan manages the processing side of the business.
I think that's an important story.
When people talk about supporting local farms, they often picture the farmer. But there are a lot of other people behind your food.
Much of America's meat supply is now controlled by a handful of very large companies. That reality makes it harder for independent farms and independent processors to survive.
When you support a farm like Tyner Pond Farm, you're doing more than buying beef, pork or chicken.
You're helping create a future where young people like Evan can build a career, raise a family, and prosper in their own community instead of being forced to leave it.
That's one of the reasons we believe local food matters.
Good food begins with a place.
And it depends on people who are committed to their place.
