Au Naturel Farm is an 85-acre grassfarm that provides grass-finished beef, available as halves or split halves. The cattle are Murray Greys, an Australian breed that "excels on grass." We practice "organic" agricultural methodology, although we have chosen not to certify under the current USDA regulations.

Pastured poultry are available by pre-order only from June to September. Free-range eggs are available from mid-February through October. Products are sold at the farm and at the Bowling Green Farmer's Market from May through October.

Au Naturel Farm, Paul and Alison Wiediger, 3298 Fairview Church Road, Smiths Grove KY 42171. (270) 749-4600.
E-mail: wiediger@msn.com 
Website: http://www.aunaturelfarm.homestead.com

Colcord Farms–Blue Grass Finished Beef ®

We dedicate 250 acres to raising grass and clover for 300 black steers. Our selected calves come to the farm in the fall soon after they are weaned. In April, they begin to grow rapidly on the springtime nourishing grasses and clovers. No pesticides or herbicides are used on the forage. No routine antibiotics or steroids are used. The grass grows naturally without being pumped up with nitrogen fertilizer. The steers move from field to field with new pasture every few days. The water flows from the farm springs, wells, and ponds with no added chemicals. The slow movement across the rich fields means they can be finished as succulent marbled beef without eating any grain. The fresh grass gives them a healthy balance of fat and lean and a special flavor.

The beef is USDA approved for supply to restaurants, retail outlets and direct sale to consumers. Look for it in Lexington KY at the Good Foods Market and Cafe and the Blue Moon Farm stall at the Lexington Farmers Market. Also at the Farmers Market shop in Paris KY. In Louisville KY the beef is sold by Amazing Grace Natural Foods and in Florence KY and Dayton Ohio at Healthy Alternative Natural Foods. Sides and quarters of beef are available at the processing plant in KY. (E-mail ColcordFarms@BlueGrassFinishedBeef.com for more information)

Colcord Farms–Blue Grass Finished Beef®, Leo Keene, Marketing Manager. (859) 328-2401; Fax: (859) 328-2540. PO Box 1000, Paris KY 40362-1000. E-mail Leo at bluemoon@iclub.org. 
Website: http://www.bluegrassfinishedbeef.com

Dogwood Farm raises all beef calves from birth. Since 1964, when the herd began as a 4-H project, the primary enterprise has been the production of registered Polled Hereford breeding cattle. Currently producing up to 85 calves annually, the closed cow herd is forage-oriented, selected for ability to thrive on pasture.

Dogwood Farm Polled Herefords are very docile, gentle-tempered cattle. Their relaxed natures and low-stress lives contribute to tenderness in the finished beef. Hereford beef is naturally good-tasting, consistently flavorful meat.

No pesticides or herbicides are used on pastures. No growth hormones are used, nor antibiotics except for rare emergency treatment. Tiny natural predator wasps help suppress fly populations. Cattle graze a variety of pasture grasses, clovers, and other legumes during the green season through rotational or management intensive grazing. During early winter, cattle graze stockpiled fescue, ryegrass and green wheat. Cows remain on pasture with free-choice hay during cold months, occasionally supplemented with high fiber soyhulls during severe weather.

Calves are born in March/April or September/October. Half the calves from each crop are selected for breeding or seedstock sale. The remainder are available for custom finishing by advance reservation. Currently, calves sell on hoof or through arrangement with local processors twice a year. Whole cow hamburger will be available as demand warrants.

Dogwood Farm, Toby and Debby Dulworth, 2492 South Kirkman Road, LaCenter KY 42056. E-mail: dogwood@brtc.net  

DreamCatcher Farm, located near Taylorsville, Kentucky, is 170 acres of beautiful Kentucky farmland that is home to grass-fed Devon and Angus cattle.  Although grass-fed beef is the primary livestock on the farm, lamb and pork are also raised using sustainable farming methods.

Through management intensive grazing, our cows are pastured on alfalfa, orchard grass, red clover, and other native Kentucky grasses. No pesticides or chemicals are ever used on our grasses. Likewise, during winter months, the cattle are given alfalfa/clover/orchard grass hay that is grown on our farm. No growth implants or hormones are ever used on our cattle. Antibiotics are used only in life or death emergencies. Never stressed or driven, the beef from these cows is tender and lean.  Extra care is given to the humane treatment of all DreamCatcher animals – especially through the harvesting process. 

DreamCatcher Farm's signature item is a whole-cow gourmet ground beef.  Our customers tell us it tastes like beef used to taste years ago, before all the chemicals, additives, and feedlots came along.

DreamCatcher beef, lamb, and pork are sold direct in Louisville through six local farmers markets and one retail outlet.  DreamBurgers, our signature hamburger, are available at Stan’s Restaurant in St. Matthews and at the BearGrass Christian Church farmers market on Saturday mornings.  You can also come and enjoy a whole hog pork sausage biscuit at that same farmers market as well. Please visit our website for the entire farmers market listing.   

DreamCatcher Farm, Lelia Gentle, 3253 Beals Branch Road, Louisville KY  40207. (Farm located in Little Mount, KY.) (502) 896-6006.
E-mail: dreamcatcherfarm@bellsouth.net.
Website: http://www.dreamcatchergrassfed.com.

Dutch Creek Farm, in its 18 year of operation, utilizes "permaculture principles, ecological design, and humane livestock raising" in an attempt to "mimic an animal's natural lifestyle as much as possible." The farm provides pastured poultry, beef, and brown eggs from free-ranging Rhode Island Reds. The cattle are raised on lush, pesticide-free pastures and are not treated with antibiotics, hormones, or artificial food additives.

Breeding bulls and replacement heifers are offered for sale each year from their herd of registered Angus cattle. "Our herd is one of the few in this country selected to excel on grass."

Dutch Creek Farm, Susan and Doug Schlosnagle, 609 Magruder Road, Pleasureville KY 40057. (502) 461-7882.

Emerald Glen Farm is a 300-acre farm near Mammoth Cave National Park that has been in our family for 204 years and 8 generations.  We raise grass-finished beef, pastured poultry, and pastured pigs using organic fertilizers, mineral supplements, and pest controls (we are not certified organic). Our animals receive no steroids, hormones, or antibiotics. Cattle and chickens are moved daily (pigs weekly) to insure fresh forage is available at all times and to provide fertilization to our soils. 

Our cowherd is predominantly Red Devon, the premier breed for grass-finishing beef. These genetics along with our grazing protocol and forage quality result in a tender, well-marbled beef on grass. We ultrasound our finishing animals to determine their quality and make sure our customers get gourmet beef. 

All meats are USDA inspected. We sell beef and pork by bulk order (wholes, halves, split-halves) and do have cuts available on a limited basis. Whole cow ground beef and pork sausage are also available.

We finish beeves in winter through spring. Pigs are available year-round.  Pastured chickens are sold by the bird (whole or cut-up) and are processed June through October. We do not ship meat but coordinate pickup or deliveries with our patrons.   

Emerald Glen Farm, Weldon Hawkins, 225 Cane Run Road, Munfordville KY  42765. (270) 537-5366.
E-mail: weldon.hawkins@gmail.com.

Foxhollow Farm – All Natural, Locally Raised, Pasture Grazed, Grass Fed Beef.

Foxhollow Farm is located in Crestwood, Kentucky, just north of Louisville. The farm consists of 1300 acres of woodland, waterfalls, creeks, and rolling fields of lush grass lands. This land has been cared for over three generations. Foxhollow Farm is now home to an all natural grass fed beef operation.

Our mission is to bring health to the land, the animals, and the community around us. We strive to create an excellent grass fed beef product. Our cattle are allowed to graze the fields in their true nature and are cared for with expertise. The cow herd is predominantly Black Angus, which is known for excellent marbling and taste qualities. Individual attention is provided daily to insure the cattle's good health. The result is a herd that is antibiotic free and feeds on the best possible grasses.

Foxhollow Farm has an array of specialty packages ranging from $38 to $250. Consumers can come directly to the farm and pick up their package of beef and enjoy a relaxing nature hike or a country farm tour. Delivery is also available upon request.

Foxhollow Farm, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood KY  40014.
(502) 241-9674. E-mail: grassfedbeef@foxhollow.com.
Website: http://www.foxhollow.com.

Welcome to Gourmet Pasture Beef where fresh air, water, sunshine and lush pastures create a special beef unique to middle Tennessee—about 50 miles southwest of Bowling Green, KY. We use these natural ingredients to craft highly marbled works of art showcasing what first-class beef is meant to be; naturally wholesome with a rich, full flavor you will savor.

We raise only the finest grass-finished beef on high quality, local forages here in Robertson County. Rest assured we only offer beef made with natural ingredients - and never any artificial growth stimulants (hormones).

Each cut is hand butchered in a local USDA facility where it is dry-aged for a minimum of 14 days to insure you receive home raised quality in every bite! Treat yourself to a naturally juicy steak or make memorable dishes with our Gourmet ground beef and roasts conveniently delivered to your door.

When you simply want the best taste with nutritional advantages unique to grass-fed beef, trust the experience you will find in our products. Only the best for you and your family, from our pasture to your plate, as nature intended.

Gourmet Pasture Beef, Josh and Kathy Gunn, 5458 Gunn Road, Springfield, TN 37172. (615) 504-2046.
E-mail: steak@gourmetpasturebeef.com.
Website: http://www.gourmetpasturebeef.com.

Larry's Healthy Beef raises registered Angus cattle on forages only—no antibiotics, no synthetic hormones. Half and whole cattle are available in late fall for custom processing by local slaughterhouses. Free delivery to slaughterhouse. Call for deposit information and processing dates.

Our specialty—Whole Cow Hamburger—is available year round. It is USDA-inspected and available in one pound packages. Enjoy lean grassfed beef that comes from the entire cow—prime rib, T-bones, roast, ground beef, etc.—all ground together into the best hamburger you have ever tasted! Come see our humanely treated cattle enjoying lush pasture, water, shade.

Our Angus cattle are selected to excel on pasture only—with a direct chop forage only winter feeding program on the New Zealand-type plan. Registered breeding stock always available for sale. Visit our website for more on our breeding and feeding program.

Larry's Healthy Beef, Larry Sansom, 3096 Cedar Grove Road, Hartford KY 42347-9742. (270) 298-0059. E-mail: angus@larrysansom.com Website: http://www.larrysansom.com

Little Brush Creek Farm, located in South-Central Kentucky, raises pasture fed beef and goats, and has raw goat's milk available through goat share contracts.

All animals are raised on pasture, with no growth hormones, no prophylactic antibiotics, and no feed except for does being milked. They receive a custom blended feed containing corn, molasses, sunflower seeds and other natural products. All animals have free choice access to a kelp/mineral supplement and free choice hay available year round. In the winter, when pastures are sparse, they have access to natural protein supplements, with no urea and no animal protein. Worming is done on an as-needed basis based upon examination, rather than schedule.

Beef calves are available on the hoof. Goats are available on the hoof, or as USDA inspected steaks, ribs or goatburger patties. Goat's milk, through shares, can be picked up at the farm or delivered locally. It can also be shipped frozen.

We invite, and encourage, customers and potential customers to come visit the farm and see what we're doing.

Little Brush Creek Farm, Ray Kruse, 693 Big Brush Creek Road, Buffalo KY 42716. (270) 932-5388. E-mail: rkruse@johngalt.biz
Website: http://www.johngalt.biz

Lone Tree Cattle Company is a 165 acre American Family Farm, owned and operated by the Pace Family: Stan, Kathy, David, Leslie, Emily & Alyssa. We specialize in all natural, organically produced, hormone and antibiotic free, Grassfed beef.

Located just west of Berea, Kentucky our cattle graze fertile soils lush with a mixture of the finest forages available in the US. Lone Tree Cattle Company beef is processed through a USDA approved facility where it is cut and wrapped to customer desires with regard to steak counts and package sizes. We are currently taking orders for steers (steer shares) to be placed on pasture in the spring of 2007.

Our direct sales to consumers are handled a little out of the ordinary. We purchase steers from local Kentucky calf producers who produce each year’s calf crop on grass and without grain or hormones. With Steershares: You own the steer, we provide the farm, labor, and everything else needed to produce some of the finest beef in the world. When the steer reaches market weight we deliver the steer to a local USDA approved processing plant and you pick up your meat.

Visit our website for more information.

Lone Tree Cattle Company, Stan and Kathy Pace, 1611 Frog Branch Road, Paint Lick KY  40461. (859) 925-4280.
E-mail: stan@lonetreecattle.com.
Website: http://www.lonetreecattle.com.

McCrory Farms have grassfed Katahdin Hair Sheep for sale in the fall. No grain (except for ewes in the winter), no antibiotics, no hormones. Very little worm medicine is used due to bred-in natural resistance and rotational grazing.

Limited number available at $1.00 per pound. Sold on foot, can have butchered locally. Sold by reservations. Tails are not docked. Weigh 100#.

McCrory Farms, Robert G. McCrory DVM, 1516 Main Street, Benton KY 42025. (270) 527-3767. E-mail: rmccrory@vci.net

Pike Valley Farm is committed to quality, great tasting, organic meats (beef and pork), poultry and eggs.

We pasture our animals so they're consuming large amounts of grasses, which makes for a healthier, happier animal and that is better for you and your family. We offer on-farm visits, Metropolitan Buying Clubs, and opportunity to eat our products in various surrounding restaurants.

Pike Valley Farm Foods, Winston and Teresa Pike, 712 Pike Lane, Lancaster KY  40444. (859) 548-3777.
E-mail: teresa@pikevalleyfarm.com.
Website: http://www.pikevalleyfarm.com.

The Sanders Farm is located in the mountains of upper East Tennessee, near the Kentucky border. For thirty years we have tended a small beef cow/calf herd on 65 acres of herbicide and pesticide-free land without the use of antibiotics or growth hormones. We do not routinely treat them with any pesticides; adults are treated for lice once in mid-winter. Flies are controlled by use of a walk through flytrap. They are a closed herd so we know the lineage of every animal for several generations as they were all born on our farm. We use artificial insemination to introduce new blood lines.

We are selling whole calves, usually in the fall. They are grass and milk-finished with a live weight between 400 and 600 pounds, and hanging weight approximately 200 to 360 pounds. The live calf is delivered to your choice of processors within a 50-mile radius of the farm and you pick up your frozen meat from them. Our price is $2.50 per pound of hanging weight. You also pay the butcher's bill, which is around $40 plus $.40 per pound of hanging weight.

We would rather sell our calves to anyone wanting untainted meat than sell them into the beef industry's feedlots where they live a little longer but in an unnatural and highly stressful way.

The Sanders Farm, Doris Sanders, 235 Clinch Valley Road, Eidson TN 37731. (423) 921-8489. E-mail: hydro_8@hotmail.com.

Spring Hills Farms—All Natural Pasture-Raised Beef and Chevon—"Bringing Family Farm Values to Your Table."

We are a small family farm that specializes and strives to raise all our animals as naturally and organically as possible—the way God originally designed things. We are now in the process of getting our All Natural Beef certified organic. Our beef are raised on lush pasture and high quality hay with abundant natural springs and creeks for water. They do not receive any hormones or steroids or prophylactic antibiotics. Our beef is available for sale by USDA cuts, or in half/whole beef, mostly year-round. USDA cuts can be shipped or we can deliver locally. See our website for more details.

We plan to begin selling work shares in our goats in the spring of 2004 to make raw milk available to those who desire raw goat's milk. Our goats get plenty of good pasture, but they also get feed at milking time. Our goat's milk can be shipped also.

We invite you to come visit our farm, meet us and see our animals! Our farm is family-oriented and many of our animals are very friendly.

Spring Hills Farm, Roland and Tina Hoffman, 479 Payne Mill Road, Glasgow KY  42141. Phone and fax: (270) 646-2838.
E-mail: AllNatural@SpringHillsFarm.com 
Website: http://www.SpringHillsFarm.com

Staples Beef raises Charolais Cattle that graze naturally on 325 acres. They are custom processed at a local USDA facility and available in Whole, Half, Quarter, or 25-pound Sample Box. Also popular is the whole cow ground beef patties (grill ready)—great for fundraising events or healthy eating cook-outs. Visit our Family Farm Project Co-Op CSA at 8th & Market Streets in Louisville, across from Glassworks, every Wednesday, May – October, 4 – 6:30 p.m.

Staples Beef, Laraine Staples, 3173 Highway 42 West Street, Bedford KY  40006. (502) 255-3238. E-mail: Laraine@juno.com or visit http://www.familyfarmproject.com

Willow Hills is a small family farm seeking to practice agriculture in the most natural way possible. We strive to find simple methods using nature to solve growing problems in contrast to the more common industrialized agricultural methods. Our focus is to maximize nutrition in our foods through good management and organic-type practices. No pesticides, drugs or herbicides are used. All of our animals are pastured, and our ruminant animals (cows, sheep & goats) are not fed any grain. We consider providing life giving food to be our ministry. We also offer extensive health information as well on our website. Our goal is to help those whose health has been destroyed by the food industry to regain it.

We offer pastured poultry (chicken and turkey), pastured pork, genuine free-range eggs, raw milk, and grass-fed beef and lamb. All meat is USDA inspected and available from our freezers by the cut.

Shipping is available on our products. Pure, unadulterated milk (not pasteurized or homogenized) that is from grass-fed cows is available on a cow-share basis. For more details on our products and their availability, please contact us or visit our web page.

Willow Hills, Scott and Susan Daniels, PO Box 748, Tompkinsville KY 42167. (270) 427-4238 E-mail: info@willowhills.org 
Website: http://www.willowhills.org.