Meat and Poultry

Beef: The taste of beef varies by breed due to differences in genetics, fat content, marbling, and muscle structure. White Gates Farm in Tamworth specializes in Blonde d’Aquitaine beef, known for its tender and tasty quality with less fat. Beaver Pond Farm in Newport raises “Hereford, Angus, Wagyu, and Charolais cross beef cattle, all grass-fed and finished for exceptional flavor and quality”. Benedikt Dairy in Goffstown offers grass-fed Jersey beef.

Pork: Did you know that the majority of grocery store pork in the U.S. contains a drug called ractopamine, which has been banned or restricted in over 160 countries? Buy clean, locally raised pork for yourself and your family!
White Gates Farm lets their pigs forage in the woods, eating acorns, beechnuts and greens. Benedikt Dairy in Goffstown raises their pigs on pasture and an oak and hickory forest, feeding them organic grains and lots of skim milk from their dairy.

Goat: Popular in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, goat meat has a unique flavor. The Spice of Life farm in North Conway raises Kiko, Lamancha & Nubian goats for both meat and milk.

Chicken: Pasture-raised pork, chicken, and eggs are available at farms like Brookford Farm and White Gates Farm. Song Away Farm in Loudon offers rabbit meat for unique culinary options.

Turkey: Many New Hampshire farms sell turkey in the fall, but don’t wait until the last minute, as they generally require that you order one months in advance. Clyde Farm in Farmington offers truly free-range turkeys.

Elk: Velvet Pastures Elk Ranch in Lee provides elk steaks, burgers, and sausages—a lean, mild alternative to beef. Call ahead for farm store hours.

Buffalo: There’s nothing like seeing Pitcher Mountain Farm’s herds of American buffalo grazing on the green hills beside Highway 123 in Stoddard.

Rabbit: It used to be much more common to eat rabbit meat in the U.S. Known as “the poor man’s protein”, rabbit meat was inexpensive and high in protein. If you’d like to try it, Flying M Farm in Fremont sells rabbit meat, and even offers classes in how to “harvest” a rabbit yourself.