Country Meadows Farm

10/06/2023

If this doesn't get shared a couple of thousand times, I think I'm going to be disappointed...

07/01/2023

My oldest daughter Lauren, driving my grandfather’s 1948 Farmall C tractor in the Stroh Day’s Parade.

06/14/2023

Corn has a long way to go to be knee high by the fourth of July. The rain this week will help.

05/03/2023

Mother's Day is coming soon. Do something special with her this year by visiting the farm and seeing all the new mothers and their babies. Saturday, May 13th at 10 am and 2 pm. Please RSVP at our website www.countrymeadowsfarm.com

03/24/2023

Save 15% with some delicious grass-fed lamb or ham from our pasture raised hogs.

Get ready for Easter with our 100% grass-fed lamb or our pasture raised Heritage Berkshire ham roasts and ham steaks. Save 15% this week.

03/13/2023

These baby pigs arrived last Saturday afternoon.

01/25/2023

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Some exciting new changes are coming to the 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 including helpful seasonal blogs so you can make the most out of Market! centralmarketlancaster.com

Come home to a hearty meal with this Slow Cooker favorite of Lancaster Central Market's Administrative Assistant, Charlotte Feroul. Find her recipe at https://bit.ly/SlowCooker3
One-stop 🛑 shop to gather all you need for this delicious one-dish meal!
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦:
🔸 Breakaway Farms # 65
🔸 Country Meadows Farm #45
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🔸 Barr's Farms Produce #44
🔸 Brogue Hydroponics #33
🔸 Fox and Wolfe Farm # 39
🔸 Green Circle Organicss #64
🔸 Groff's Vegetables #9
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🔸 Crowded Foods #5
🔸 The Herb Shop - Central Market #7

01/20/2023

Inspired by Gruyere, this Milkweed cheese is sweet and nutty, with a semi-soft rind. Made with the milk from our pastured dairy cows and processed for us by Tulip Tree Creamery in Indianapolis, IN.

Pairs well with Champagne, Cava, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Chianti Classico. 🥂🧀

01/14/2023

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Think about the last time you ate a burger. Maybe it was ground beef you bought at the farmer’s market. Maybe it was an elk burger from that shoulder season cow hunt or venison from a deer you shot with your dad. Perhaps you have that animal’s skull mounted on your wall or a picture of it on you...

01/13/2023

Farm fresh eggs! 🥚
• Pasture-Raised
• GMO-Free
• Antibiotic-Free*
• No Added Hormones

Just the way we like them.

12/31/2022

We're almost there...Have a safe and happy New Year! 🥳

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas Eve folks! Keep warm and take time to enjoy your loved ones. ❤️

12/16/2022

Agriculture and Food: Two Pillars of American Living. Check out these fun facts by the American Farm Bureau Foundation! 🐮

Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food 2 million farms dot America’s rural landscape, and 98% are operated by families – individuals, family partnerships or family corporations (America’s Diverse Family Farms, 2020 Edition). One U.S. farm feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad. The glob...

12/09/2022

12/08/2022

On this day 143 years ago, a man by the name of Samuel P. Perkins purchased the foundation of our farm and started farming (the same year Edison invented the lightbulb!). 🏡💡

Today, our farm consists of Jersey, Holstein and crossbred dairy cows, dairy heifers, crossbred beef animals, Berkshire hogs, Dorper/Katahadin ewes, lambs, and chickens. Our farm ground is over 90% hay and pasture ground. We are so thankful for the past 143 years of growth, and hope it continues for many generations to come.

(This cow is from 1954! Pasture-raised is our tradition. 😁)

12/04/2022

Each creature is made with such unique characteristics. That's why we love them! 🐔

Find more chicken facts at https://carolinacoops.com/resources/15-fun-facts-about-chickens/

11/25/2022

From the Country Meadows Family, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/23/2022

07/26/2022

Most of our cows are A2/A2

I often hear: I’m lactose intolerant so I can’t have any dairy.

I am always SO shocked to see how many people don’t know about the various lactose free/low lactose options that are still REAL, nutritious dairy products!

For example, the A2 milk you see in this picture. In a glass of REAL dairy there are two forms of protein called casein and whey. The casein is what creates the difference between regular milk and A2 milk. There are two forms of casein in cow’s milk: A1 and A2 beta-casein. There have been studies that say the A1 beta-casein is harder to digest for SOME people. So if regular milk bothers you, this might be good for you to try! In order to have cow’s that only produce A2 milk, you have to breed for it. The breeds that have a higher percentage of A2 genes are Jersey, Guernsey, and Brown Swiss. Holsteins and other breeds can have the A2 genes as well! But, to have A2 milk, the cows can only have the A2 genes, not A1.
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While there have not been enough studies to say A2 milk is superior to regular milk when it comes to those who have discomfort after drinking regular milk, it has shown to help. There is nothing different nutritionally about the milk, just that it is easier to digest for some!

Other options lactose intolerant people can enjoy:
-Hard cheese such as Swiss, parm, and cheddar are VERY low in lactose.
-Many brands now make Lactose free milk! I personally enjoy fairlifes version of that.
-low-lactose butter!
-kefir and probiotic yogurt. The live bacteria (good bacteria of course!) in both of these break down the lactose!

So the next time your friend or family tells you they can’t have dairy products because they are lactose intolerant, you can educate them on these amazing dairy products they can still enjoy while getting all of that great nutritional value that REAL dairy has to offer!

04/30/2022

Miller Pro 1350 Rotary rakes and hitch, field ready. Rake 2 windrows at a time or combine 2 into 1 windrow. Save time and fuel. Call and leave message or text 260-336-2106 for more info.

04/02/2022

Just an update on our spring calving season. We have now calved about 40 cows in the last three weeks. We have calves in different shades of brown, black, red & white, and black & white. We have another 40 cows due to calve this month. Let us know if you are interested in a visit to see the new baby calves.

03/01/2022

"This is my plea, from a humble farmer in Ukraine to the people of the world: Please ask your governments to stop this reckless war, launched by that cruel and power-hungry authoritarian, Vladimir Putin."

11/25/2021

Us before we head out for the Holiday.

11/24/2021

10/14/2021

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10/12/2021

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05/21/2021

n the latest drought report issued by the National Drought Mitigation Center, some areas north of Fort Wayne, including LaGrange and Angola, Ind. and Bryan, Ohio, have been classified as being & #82…

04/18/2021

Kate and Bryan transferring the new honey bees to their hives. 🐝Grassroots Farmstead

02/14/2021

Started lambing off yesterday with triplets. Had another set of triplets today!

12/16/2020

Received the Gold Quality award today for our milk quality for this past year.

12/16/2020

Just a few of the items our milk is used for...

12/12/2020

Our berkshire pigs have been moved to their winter housing area since we are out of grass on the pastures. If you are interested in meat from our grass-fed or pasture raised animals check out our new website at countrymeadowsfarmmkt.com.

05/09/2020

Our chicks are in and will be out on grass in another week when it is warmer. They grow fast and will be ready for processing on June 9th. We expect to sell out of them this year due to the shortage of meat in the stores. If you would to reserve some chicken for your family, please contact us.

04/29/2020

Cows enjoying the freedom of pasture, the fresh grass and warmer weather.

04/09/2020

For those who are interested, we still have hams available from our pastured Berkshire pork for your Easter dinner. We also have grass fed lamb available too but it is limited in supply.

04/08/2020

Planting trees today on the farm, Norway spruce trees for windbreaks, Chinkapin oaks for deer and squirrels, sugar maples, and American mountain ash for the birds.

04/03/2020

Saw our first bluebird of the season today. Bluebirds enjoy eating insects both the good and the bad bugs.

Today was a beautiful day to clean out the old nests from last year out of our existing bluebird houses around the farm. We have several bluebird houses to attract them to our pastures and meadows. They help build a diverse and nature friendly ecosystem and are just one of the ways we are working with nature instead of against her.

03/22/2020

Twin lambs born today, this one is in the house as the ewe hasn’t accepted it yet. Kate’s on lamb duty.