1659 APPLE PIE RIDGE ROAD
WINCHESTER, VA 22603
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY & SUNDAY 12 TO 4PM
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KuneKune Pigs
About the Breed
KuneKune originated in New Zealand and were introduced to the United States in the 1970's. They are a true heritage grazing pig with minimal rooting. KuneKune are known for their unique color patterns, long hair, and short upturned snouts, and exceptional temperaments.
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We maintain a robust, carefully managed breeding program and farrow year-round, with a herd of over 200 pigs at any given time.
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At this time, we do not offer pigs for sale. The majority of our animals are raised as part of our meat herd, spending 12–14 months on pasture where they grow slowly and naturally, just as pigs should. This approach allows us to produce high-quality, flavorful pork while prioritizing animal welfare and land stewardship.
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From each generation, we thoughtfully select only the pigs that meet our strict standards to remain in our breeding program. This intentional process ensures our herd continues to improve, thrive, and sustainably feed our community for years to come.
Laying Hens & Meat Chickens
Our Practices
We raise two different types of chickens on our farm. We have a flock of laying hens and roosters for our egg production. We have countless breeds of chickens that make up this flock. They live out their days happily free ranging our property. They enjoy foraging for bugs, sunbathing in the summer sun and pecking through their locally sourced feed.
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The breed of chickens we chose for meat are Cornish Cross. They are known for their size and fast grow out times. We raise our meat chickens in chicken tractors on fresh pasture. They are moved out onto pasture at just 2 weeks of age. We move their chicken tractors onto fresh grass several times a day as they get older.
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Our CSA members get both eggs and whole chickens in their CSA share and they are available in the market every Sunday at retail.
Angus Cattle
Grass Fed, Grain Finished
When you visit our farm in Winchester, you won't see our cattle unfortunately. With expanding our beef sales we needed to lease land to raise our cattle because we outgrew what we could raise right here. Rest assured, the beef we sell is still raised by us, it just suited our needs to have them on more acreage.
We raise black Angus cattle for our beef. They are known for the high level of marbling in their meat. All our cattle are rotationally grazed on pasture. We firmly believe in regenerative agriculture and raise all our animals to improve soil health.
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Our cattle are grain finished a small amount of locally sourced feed the last three months before processing. This enhances the marbling within the meat. In addition to that, the meat is dry aged for 21 days before it is processed. This results in steaks that are more tender, easier to chew and digest while at the same time increasing the flavor of the meat.
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We sell a limited amount of 1/2 shares of beef every year and usually have most cuts available at retail in the market at all times.
Livestock Guardian
Goose & Maverick
As many of you know, Goose (Great Pyrenees) was our first Livestock Guardian Dog (LGD). She quickly declined last year at the young age of six. It still doesn't feel real that she's gone. We are so grateful to her for showing us how amazing LGDs are and for guarding our farm so faithfully. We miss her dearly.
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Maverick, our Anatolian Shepherd, is our other LGD. A livestock guardian dog is a term to describe several different breeds that are bred over generations solely to protect livestock and their handlers from predators. He is the main reason we can safely raise our animals out on pasture. Some common predators we face in our area are coyotes, foxes, raccoons, bears, hawks and eagles.
He spends his entire life outdoors patrolling pastures for threats and chasing off anything that comes too close for their liking. Visitors commonly ask why they haven't met our LGD. That’s because LGDs view strangers as big of a predator as a wild animal. During market hours, Maverick gets a well deserved break with our very own dog chews so he doesn't stress about visitors.
