Hey Y’all! We’re 1st generation farmers on a mission to prove that loving animals, meat, and the planet can coexist.
It All Started With 5 Sheep
Originally from the beautiful state of Colorado, we didn't exactly envision ourselves as farmers. Luckily, we found 5 scraggly wool sheep on Craigslist, and the rest is history.
We were enthralled with observing and caring for our small starter flock, and began dreaming about other animals we could integrate on our little parcel of land in the Swannanoa Valley. We researched and learned about inter-species and rotational grazing, and how animals can play a part in healing the earth while nourishing our bodies with their meat. We selected specific heritage breeds of livestock from The Livestock Conservancy’s Priority List that are critical or threatened, and we take great pride in being a part of their conservation efforts. We now have heritage chickens, ducks, cattle, and hogs, and expanded our flock of sheep to include a threatened breed as well.
Soon enough we were dreaming of how we could impact our local community with ethically raised meat and fiber products. And here we are! We now call the great town of Old Fort, NC home. We love the community we have built here and the greater WNC region over the years. We’re proud to provide meat to local restaurants and our neighbors alike. We feel honored to be a part of the intricate fabric of small-scale farmers in Southern Appalachia. We’re so glad you’re here!
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Edible Asheville Fall 2023: Losing Ground
Terrain Fiber: Growing Pains. Life Lessons Learned in the Field with Old North Acres
At Old North We Hope To:
- Help you cut through the marketing jargon and BS
- Give you a closer look at what a regenerative farm can look like (knowing full well we don’t have all the answers)
- Give you access to excellent, nutritious meat and eggs
- Help you source high quality agricultural products locally
- Inform you on some topics that might be helpful to understanding small scale, ethical livestock farming
- Build a relationship with you, so that you can know your farmer and trust your food
What is Holistically Managed Farming?
We believe that livestock farming can be done in a way that is:
ecologically regenerative, socially sound and financially viable.
We integrate multiple species of livestock for soil health, rotationally graze our animals to give them the best forage available, rely on minimal inputs, feed supplementation when appropriate, and prioritize ample rest for our soil.