Boutwell Farms is committed
to providing local families with exceptionally high quality foods using sustainable agricultural practices that improve the
soil, protect the water table, and enrich the forage of the land we farm. Our quality goals are simple.
They begin with flavor and tenderness and revolve around nutrition. We expect each piece of meat on
a plate to have the most nutrients possible. We actually test our meat products to make sure that our production
methods are resulting in high levels of Omega 3, CLA, Vitamins A and D and much more. We expect these nutrients
in our own food and expect them to be in yours.
Producing high quality meat products requires providing high
quality food for those animals. High quality food is what they are designed to eat NOT what they can be trained
to tolerate. We believe that all of nature was designed by God. Following those designs and the wisdom
found in nature's patterns, seasons and cycles is central the Boutwell Farms Program. The results of following
these principals benefits all of us.
Grass-Fed Beef - Cows are herbivores. They
are uniquely designed to benefit most from a polyculture of fresh grasses and legumes. The
quality of the meat is highest when cows eat what they are designed to eat. Many important nutrients like
CLA, Omega 3's and others are lost when cows are feed an unnatural feedlot diet. E-Coli outbreaks are a
prime example of what happens when cows are forced to change their diet to foods that are unnatural to them.
Pastured
Chicken - Chickens are birds. Birds are omnivores. They are not vegetarians as grocery store marketers
would have you believe. Chickens benefit most when they have lots of worms and bugs to eat as well as a fresh
pallet of grasses, legumes and grains. When they eat the bugs, it cleans the pastures and fields for future crops
and forages and creates a balance without poisons and pesticides. Nature will balance itself if we don't get in
the way. It is the early bird at Boutwell Farms that gets the worm.
Pastured Pork
- Pigs are omnivores. Pigs are very intelligent animals. They will work diligently to find the best things
to eat when given the opportunity to live in their natural habitat. They love grass, legumes, nuts and grains.
They provide excellent tillage and work the soil when we need to prepare an area for a new rotation or planting. There
is nothing more precious than young piglets running through a field looking for nuts and delicious treats. Email
us if you would like to receive information regarding pork and reasons why so many oppose it on misunderstood concepts.
Other Seasonal Products - Eggs,
fruits, nuts and berries are available in their season. Specialty items are also offered through our mailing lists
as they are available.
