FOX HOLLOW FARM

 

The Rickard Family

20060 Gilmore Road

Fredericktown, Ohio  43019

 


 

  -- NATURALLY RAISED  LAMB  BEEF  EGGS --

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Welcome!                   

 

Our family owned and operated farm is located in the rolling hills of central Ohio in Knox County, an hour north of Columbus, near Mount Vernon in Fredericktown.  We started farming in 1987 with an eye to finding a healthful and satisfying life for our family and future generations.  We have developed that small start into our current successful farm and homestead operation.

 

Through the years we have learned a great deal, not only about farming and natural, sustainable agriculture, but also about nutrient-dense food.  We are continually seeking out new information and trying new methods in our efforts to improve our farm and homestead and the products we sell.  We share what we know with our local community through workshops, conferences, farm tours, and working with student interns from nearby Kenyon College.

 

Here at Fox Hollow Farm, we believe the healthiest food is naturally raised; that grass, fresh air, and freedom of movement make a difference in our animals' health...  and ultimately in yours.

 

NO ADDED HORMONES

GRASS FED AND PASTURE RAISED

NO ROUTINE ANTIBIOTICS

HUMANELY RAISED

LOCALLY PROCESSED with

no water added...

DELICIOUS!

 

We sell naturally raised lamb and beef, eggs from free-range hens, pet treats, and wool from our sheep.  We sell our products at the Mount Vernon Farmers' Market, directly from our farm (by appointment), and in the cooler months we have local free deliveries.

 

Our products are available year round.

 

We use intensive grazing because we have found it to be the best for the animals, the environment, and the quality of meat.  Our sheep and cattle move to a new pasture frequently (daily at times).  Grass fed meat is higher in omega 3 fatty acids and has many other benefits over grain fed meat.

 

Most lambs are born in May, on lush spring grass.  Calves are usually started by our family cow or nursing at their mother's side.  All meat animals are finished on grass and/or hay (perhaps with a taste of grain in low pasture production months).

 

We do not use herbicides on our farm.  No hormones are added.  Antibiotics are used only in rare individual cases.  We are considering organic certification.

 

Our eggs are from free range hens that enjoy greens, organic grain and foraged food.

 

Our processing is done locally at an ODA (Ohio Department of Agriculture) inspected facility.  Meat is frozen at the butcher and vacuum packed in clear plastic for good visibility and clearly labeled with cut and weight.

 

Please explore our web site!

 

 

 

Revised:  10/26/07