Meat Farms & Ranches near Sterling, MA

Lancaster

Kalon Farm in Lancaster, Massachusetts shares ethically raised, grass-fed, vaccine- and antibiotic-free meats from its family of Northeast farms — sold online with shipping and delivery or at the farm store on Seven Bridge Road, open 10 to 6 seven days a week.

Berlin

Balance Rock Farm is a fifth-generation family farm in Berlin, Massachusetts whose farm stand occupies an 1800s cobbler shop from the Cottage Shoe era; once a 130-head dairy bottling milk in glass, the farm switched around 2008 to raising meats and eggs. No commercial fertilizers, pesticides, or hormones have been used since 1983 across its 140 acres, and visitors can meet the goats, alpacas, Perdie the sheep, and Gruff the cat while shopping local cheeses, honey, and maple syrup.

Bolton

JoBarb Farms, nestled among apple orchards, fields, and forests in Bolton, Massachusetts, has offered quality products since 1981: all-natural, farm-raised beef and pork, pigs for barbecues, and a superb aged compost made from livestock manure, bedding, and leaves. The family also runs roll-off dumpster and general contracting services alongside the farm.

Auburn

The Farmer's Daughter in Auburn, Massachusetts lives by "We grow it, so we know it" — a small family farm and garden center with greenhouses full of annuals, houseplants, and seasonal blooms, plus holiday poinsettias and Christmas trees with free warm apple cider. The farm also sells its own beef — steaks, hamburger, and roasts from cattle born and raised right on the Auburn farm.

Oxford

Oxford Farms is a 130-acre farm just outside Worcester, Massachusetts with a one-acre intensive vegetable operation, three greenhouses, a small cattle herd, sheep, meat chickens, and laying hens — growing ecologically and regeneratively year-round with a hoop house. Buy 15-week farm shares, shop the Saturday morning farm store, or order online for pickup or free home delivery along the 290 corridor.

Barre

Barre

Carter & Stevens Family Farm in Barre, Massachusetts sells all-natural grass-fed beef — one cow per package, never a blend — from animals that lived their lives grazing pasture, with no dyes, preservatives, or hormones. More destination than farm, the property also pours raw milk ice cream and beer at the Stone Cow Brewery on-site, making it easy to stay all day.

Barre

Many Hands Organic Farm in Barre, Massachusetts has farmed since 1982, growing certified organic produce, meat, and eggs — certified by Baystate Organic and the Real Organic Project — with diverse, no-till regenerative practices focused on nutrient density. Summer CSA shares deliver weekly for 22 weeks to pickup sites from Athol to Worcester, with flower and egg add-ons, SNAP/HIP pricing, and a fall share to extend the season.

Uxbridge

Chockalog Farm in Uxbridge, Massachusetts practices regenerative agriculture, raising grass-fed and finished beef, organically fed pasture-raised chicken and pork, and eggs, plus organically grown no-till vegetables and flowers. The farm store on Chockalog Road (Wednesday and Saturday hours) also carries vegetable and flower CSAs, fresh bouquets, and neighboring producers' honey, maple syrup, candles, and art — know your food, know your farmer.

Uxbridge

At Chockalog Farm on Chockalog Road in Uxbridge, the motto is simple: don't trust labels, come see for yourself. The regenerative farm raises grass-finished beef, organically fed chicken and pork, and eggs while growing no-till vegetables and flowers, all sold through CSAs, local farmers markets, and a farm store that adds neighboring makers' honey, maple syrup, artwork, and hand-poured candles.

Temple

Dudley

Walnut Lane Farm in Dudley raises what customers call the best grass-finished beef in central Massachusetts, along with pork, eggs, and raw milk, through responsible, transparent, regenerative practices. Visitors can tour the farm, meet the animals, and talk face to face with the people raising their food at the little farm store on Koebke Road.

Carlisle

Clark Farm in Carlisle, Massachusetts is a Real Organic Project certified farm offering a convenient four-season CSA along with vegetables, berries, herbs, and pasture-raised meat and eggs — organic farming with year-round shares just northwest of Boston.

Carlisle

A Real Organic Project certified farm in Carlisle, Clark Farm grows vegetables, berries, and herbs and raises pasture-raised meat and eggs, distributed through a convenient CSA that keeps members fed through all four New England seasons.

Hardwick

Maple Hill Farm raises grass-fed, hormone-free, chemical-free beef on a showplace New England hilltop farm in Hardwick, serving central and western Massachusetts. The cattle forage on pasture — their native diet — growing at a natural pace, and the beef is sold online with pickup and delivery options.

Hardwick

The 250+ acres of Maple Hill Farm were first settled some time between 1730 and 1740. The first part of the present house was built in 1752. When New England farming was at its peak, Maple Hill Farm was established as one of the preeminent dairy farms of the area. All land that could be cleared with available technology (manpower and oxen teams) was put into hay and silage production. Very few trees were left on the farm. The dairy business was so good that in 1896 the old barn was raised 20 fee

Hardwick

Maple Hill Farm in Hardwick, Massachusetts The 250+ acres of Maple Hill Farm were first settled some time between 1730 and 1740. The first part of the present house was built in 1752. When New England farming was at its peak, Maple Hill Farm was established as one of the preeminent dairy farms of the area. All land that could be cleared with available technology (manpower and oxen teams) was put into hay and silage production. Very few trees were left on the farm. The dairy business was so good

Tewksbury

From its Tewksbury headquarters, Walden Local runs a member-based share program delivering ethically raised meat across New England and beyond — every animal 100% grass-fed or pasture-raised on one of its 30+ partner family farms, with no antibiotics or hormones, plus wild-caught seafood and grocery staples like milk, eggs, and butter. Monthly deliveries arrive at the door, sized and curated to each household.

Tewksbury

Walden Local Meat Co, headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, partners with over 30 small, independent East Coast family farms to deliver 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised chicken, pork, and lamb, and wild-caught seafood directly to members' doors. Cattle graze grass, clover, and brassica; pigs live outside in forest and mud; and farmers earn more than triple commodity prices — with monthly build-your-own or curated boxes.