A triglyceride molecule, the main constituent of lard.

Not Just a By-Product

Smith Meadows lard is wet rendered from the fattiest parts of our grass-fed hogs in a small family operated butcher shop. Nothing is added to it: no preservatives, no chemicals. It is simply a healthy source of essential fats.

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Smith Meadows Oatcakes & Soup

Branching out with Hearty Winter Fare

We are making tasty, hearty and healthy soups, chili, oat cakes and more so you won’t have to. Buon Appetito!

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The last of the Basil dreaming of next year!

We have been very lucky to have so many wonderful people with green thumbs visit and occasionally stay with us on the farm. Steffany was a farm apprentice from 2009-2010.

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Failed Steel

Stronger than Steel

Unlike many businesses, if we don’t have a good strategy, things don’t just become disorganized, or inefficient. They die. Suffice to say, all the king’s horses and all the kings men can’t put a dead field of eggplants together again.

Join our Happy Pigs and other Animals for a Day of Fun

Farm Day

Check with us in 2013 to purchase tickets for Farm Day 2014! In the mean time, come to our farm store. It’s open daily from 10-5.