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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.
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NO ADDED HORMONES |
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GRASS FED AND PASTURE RAISED |
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NO ROUTINE ANTIBIOTICS |
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HUMANELY RAISED |
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LOCALLY PROCESSED with
no water added... |
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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
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