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The Maine Grocery List - The Meat Aisle

Once I started research for the "meat section" of The Maine Grocery List, I was amazed at how many sources of meats there are in this state. And don't think for a minute that the list below is meant to be a complete listing. There were many farms for which I could only find limited information, and I was not able to confirm the information for this listing.

Please contact me if you know of additional local meat resources or notice any outdated links or information below.

Meat Vendor Town Notes
Aroostook Highlands/ Orchard Hill Farm Woodland

MOFGA-certified and USDA-inspected Scotch Highland beef - aged, custom cut, cryo-vac packed and flash frozen. Whole, sides, quarters, and individual cuts available at the farm or by Fed Ex delivery.

Contact: 207-498-8541; maynard@aroostookhighlands.com

Beech Hill Farm and Bison Ranch North Waterford

Buffalo meat at a fair price - can be purchased at the farm, and several stores and restaurants listed on their Where Found page.

Contact: 207-583-2515; beechhillbison@snet.net

Breakneck Ridge Farm Blanchard

Naturally raised, grass-fed bison meat can be purchased at the farm, at Indian Hill Supermarket in Greenville, at Countryside Meat Market in Dover-Foxcroft, and on their website (then shipped by UPS).

Contact: 207-997-3922 or 866-637-9787; info@BreakneckRidgeFarm

Caldwell Family Farm

Turner

Wide variety of natural, organic meats can be purchased by calling them or by visiting one of many retailers listed on their Where to Eat and Where to Buy lists..

Cedar Pines Farm

West Paris

Turkey (in season), other meat birds such as Cornish hens and whole roasters, beef, pork, sheep and goat on request. Purchases can be made at the farm.

Contact: 207-674-5859; dubpfirefighter@yahoo.com

Dragonfly Cove Farm Dresden

Goat meat cuts made available through Thyme for Goat (colocated at their farm):

- Ground meats
- Sweet Italian, hot Italian, breakfast, chorizo and garlic sausage
- Pepperoni and salami
- Roasts, stew, kabob, loin in racks
- Whole goat, custom cut for special orders

They also have broilers, ducks, turkeys (for Thanksgiving), and pork.

Contact: 207-737-8737; info@dragonflycovefarm.com

Ellsfarm and Sheep Dairy Union

Lamb can be purchased at the farm.

Contact: 207-785-2118; ellsfarm@aol.com; Maine Cheese Guild member

Emma's Family Farm Windsor

Summer: Pasture-raised pork
Year-round: Rabbit and poultry

Their poultry and pork are free-ranging on pasture. Purchases can be made at the farm. Their website (follow link to the left) has more details on their products and availability (including a link to their Twitter page which carries up to date info on their product availability.

Contact: 207-445-2141; emmas.family.farm@hotmail.com

Fox Hill Farm Gray

Goat meat and lamb can be purchased at the farm. Farm is open April through September, 10-8 daily, closed on Thursdays.

Contact: 207-657-3410

Guini Ridge Farm Union

Lamb, pork, and chicken can be purchased at the farm.

Contact: 207-785-2978

Hart-to-Hart Farm Albion

Beef, pork, and chicken can be purchased at the farm.

Contact: 207-437-2441; hhart@uninets.net.

Heartland Farm and Dairy Sebec

Currently they offer fresh cage-free whole chicken. As bull calves arrrive and mature, they sell various quantities of Jersey beef. Entire sides to select cuts are available. Purchases can be made at the farm.

Contact: 207-564-6915; heartlandfarm5@aol.com

Kenerson Farm Solon

Bison (burgers, steaks, roasts and sausages) can be purchased at the farm. Call first. They also can be found at the Waterville Farmers Market and Skowhegan Farmers Market.

Contact: 207-643-2008; kenerson1@gmail.com

L.P. Bisson's Topsham Contact: 112 Meadow Road, Topsham, ME 04086; 207-725-7215
Lilley Farms Smyrna

Lilley Farms' natural Holstein beef is raised without antibiotics and growth hormones. Beef is sold by the side and half side.

Contact: 207-694-0707 or 207-694-1146; mail@lilleyfarmsnaturalbeef.com

Luce's Meats/Maine Farms Brand Madison and North Anson

Large selection of meats and other products. Maine Farms Brand products are Maine-raised without additives.

Contact: (207) 696-3732; info@mainefarmsbrand.com

Maine-ly Poultry Warren

Broilers, all cuts of fresh chicken, chicken pot pies (that are getting rave reviews such as this one), and other chicken products can be purchased at the farm or at one of many retail locations near you.

Contact: (207) 273-2809

Mainely Goat Norridgewock

All-natural Boer goat meat can be purchased at the farm.

Contact: (207) 578-9060; choco_04922@yahoo.com

Mandala Farm Gouldsboro

Pork: certified organic, heritage breed, pasture raised. Available on the farm and at the Winter Harbor Farmers Market (Tuesdays from 9-12 in July-August).
Chicken: certified organic pasture raised, whole birds. Available on farm only.
Turkeys: certified organic, pasture raised. Available on farm only.
Beef: pasture raised. Available on farm and at Winter Harbor Farmers Market.
Goat: pasture raised. Available on farm and at Winter Harbor Farmers Market.

Contact: (207) 963-2984; info@mandalafarm.com

Meadowsweet Farm Swannville

Grass-fed lamb and beef can be purchased at the farm by appointment or at the Orono Farmers Market.

Contact: (207) 338-1265; meadowsweet@prexar.com

Meadowsweet Lamb and Herb Farm Denmark

Lamb can be purchased at the farm in whole, half, or individual cuts. Call ahead for availability.

Contact: (207) 935-3687; meadowsweet@fairpoint.net

Midsummer Night's Meadow Farm Garland

Lamb can be purchased at the farm between 7-9 p.m. evenings and weekends.

Contact: (207) 924-3756; susanwatson1@verizon.net

Old Ackley Farm Blue Hill Contact: 42 Ackley Farm Road, Blue Hill, ME 04614; 207-374-5919; bobsullivan@downeast.net

Pondview Farm

Limington

All natural, grass-fed Highland beef and Icelandic lamb can be purchased at the farm. Check website or contact them directly for pricing and availability.

Contact: (207) 625-3075; pondviewfarm@roadrunner.com

River Run Farm Dover-Foxcroft

Whole lambs can be purchased at the farm and delivered to a processor for you. Call ahead for availability.

Contact: (207) 735-4203; riverrun@earthlink.net

Ruit Farm North Bristol

Retail lamb cuts and specialty sausage (Russian, Bold Taco and Sweet Italian) are available almost year-round. Call ahead for availability.

Contact: (207) 529-2549; nina@ruitfarm.com

Smedberg's Crystal Spring Farm Oxford

Home raised pork and beef. Bison, venison and turkey also available.

Contact: (207) 743-6723

Spring Brook Farm Cumberland

- 90% lean, grass-fed beef
- Pork (fed milk from hormone free cows and grain, and "out dated" vegetables from the store--no restaurant or kitchen waste)
- Free-range chicken

These products and more are available at the farm store at 168 Greely Road and at the Cumberland, Yarmouth, and Falmouth farmers markets.

Contact: (207) 829-5977; gfowler1@maine.rr.com

Stony Knolls Farm St. Albans

- Several cuts of goat meat available including boneless roasts
- They also have sausage - sweet, hot, homestyle, chorizo and garlic

Check the website or contact them directly for more information and availability.

Contact: (207) 938-3714; kenjan@tds.net

Sunnyside Farm - Ferme Ensoleillee Linneus

- Chicken (whole and parts) - fresh or frozen
- Turkey (whole)

These products and more are available at the farm at 406 New Limerick Road and at several retail stores - Boutilier's Florist and Feed (Hogdon), County Junction (Houlton) and the Crown of Maine Organic Cooperative.

Contact: (207) 532-7058; edesrosiers@voila.fr

Tangled Oak Farm Monroe

Tangled Oak Farm specializes in heirloom vegetables, grass-fed beef, and pasture-raised pork.

These products can be purchased at the farm or at the farmers markets in Orono, Unity, and Waterville. Contact them for prices and availability.

Contact: (207) 525-3018; tangledoakfarm@yahoo.com

Taylor Farm and Land Management Lyman

Lamb, pork, beef, duck and chicken can be purchased at the farm.

Call ahead for prices and availability.

Contact: (207) 499-7362

The Noon Family Sheep Farm Springvale

Lamb can be purchased at their MOFGA-certified-organic farm and seasonally at the Wolf Pine CSA in Alfred and at One Earth natural food store in Shapleigh.

Call ahead for prices and availability.

(Photographs of Jean Noon's breathtaking sculptures can be found on the website. They really are a must-see. Check them out!)

Contact: (207) 324-3733; noon@metrocast.net

Thirty Acre Farm Whitefield

A wide assortment of organic pork products can be purchased at farmers markets, including winter farmers markets. Great website.

Contact: thirtyacrefarm@gmail.com

Tide Mill Organic Farm

Edmunds

Chicken, turkey, and beef are available at the farm, farmers markets, retailers, and buying clubs. For specific locations, go here. They also partner with Diversity Farm and the Crown of Maine Organic Cooperative for distribution of their products across the state.

Contact: (207) 733-2551 or contact them via the website

Whitewater Farm Market New Sharon

Beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, goat, and venison can be purchased at the farm. The farm is open year-round, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact: (207) 778-4748

Woodcock Farm Arrowsic

Grown-to-order lamb, pork and chicken.

Contact: (207) 443-3725

Wright's Haven Farm Limington Great site! They list their extensive products and current prices. Meat products include poultry, goat, beef, pork, veal, and more. They also offer tours and workshops - check them out.

 






 

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