Behind the Scenes: How Fairmont Farm & Market Brings You Local Meat

At Fairmont Farm & Market, we're more than just a place to pick up your groceries. We're a family passionate about animals and dedicated to providing our community with the highest quality, locally raised meats. From the pastures to your plate, we take pride in every step of the process. So, what exactly goes into running our market? Let's take a behind-the-scenes look.

The Heart of It: Animal Care and Breed Selection

Our family shares a deep love for animals. It's the foundation of everything we do. Expanding beyond our dairy cows to include beef, pigs, and sheep was a natural progression for us, a way to diversify while doing what we love.

Choosing the right breeds is crucial. We carefully select breeds known for their quality and flavor. All cows at our "Dairy" are bred to beef semen, specifically using a select Angus breed. This ensures we produce a high-quality cut of meat with the perfect balance of tenderness. We're also excited to offer a variety of cuts from our Wagyu Cross breed, which adds a tremendous amount of marbling for exceptional richness and flavor! A selection of these animals are kept and raised for our Market. We offer a wide range of cuts, from classic steaks like ribeye and sirloin to ground beef and roasts.

Our pigs are raised at the "Haven" and are grown with milk from our Matriarch cows, as well as supplemental grain. This unique feeding method contributes to the exceptionally flavorful cuts of pork we offer. We offer everything from pork chops and bratwurst to ground pork and bacon.

We raise Dorset sheep for our Market. Our sheep are raised on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall, and can be found enjoying the mountain view at the "Farm." We offer lamb stew meat, loin chops, and more.

Caring for these animals is our top priority. They graze on our pastures, enjoying a diet that contributes to the exceptional taste of our meat. We believe that happy, healthy animals make for the best products. We are proud that we can provide locally raised meats to our community. These animals are all raised by our family with love, so they can be enjoyed by your family around the dinner table! 

The Process: From Farm to Market

Once our animals reach the appropriate size, we work closely with local, reputable processors. We carefully schedule processing dates to ensure a consistent supply of fresh meat for our customers.

Creating "cut sheets" is a vital part of the process. These sheets detail the specific cuts we want from each animal. This allows us to offer a wide variety of options, from classic steaks and roasts to specialty cuts.

Inventory control is another essential aspect of our operation. We track our inventory to ensure we have the right cuts available for our customers. This involves careful planning and forecasting, taking into account seasonal demand and customer preferences.

Bringing Our Products to You: Marketing and Community

Of course, all of this hard work wouldn't mean much if we couldn't share our products with our community. Sharing our passion for locally raised meats with you is just as important as raising them. We believe in transparency, which is why we actively connect with our community through our website, social media, and email newsletter. We want you to understand where your meat comes from and the care that goes into raising it, emphasizing our commitment to local sourcing and sustainable practices.

At Fairmont Farm & Market, we consider you part of our family. We're dedicated to providing the best quality meats with integrity and care. We hope this behind-the-scenes look has given you a deeper understanding of our operation. To stay connected and receive updates, find our social media links and email newsletter sign-up at the bottom of our website!