COWS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN PART OF OUR HISTORY and no matter how many things change, having cows has always been a constant on Simmons Farm. In 1999 we began looking for a hearty beef cow to add to the farm. After much consideration we chose the Belted Galloway, a Heritage breed originating in Scotland that thrives on pasture and can handle the harshest New England weather.
Our Belties are 100% grass fed from start to finish and bred on our farm. In 2008 we began our breeding program of another heritage breed, the Tamworth Pig, one of the oldest breeds of pigs. Much like the “Belties” we chose this red pig for their hardiness and their ability to thrive on pasture.
Throughout the year Simmons Farm offers organic farm fresh, naturally raised meats and poultry. We do not give any of our Animals antibiotics or growth hormones and their food is certified organic. We offer Pasture raised poultry, which is poultry, fed organic feed and let to graze over our certified organic pasture and vegetable growing land. Chickens and turkeys are both available. Organically fed pork and grass fed beef are available through our CSA and now at farmers markets and our farm stand. Eight years ago we started milking dairy goats. We currently have 50 goats we seasonally milk. We have Alpines, Saanens and Nubians. We make goat cheese from our milk that is offered through the CSA share.
Later this season, after much planning and anticipation, we will have a Grade A Goat dairy up and operational. We will then be able to offer our cheese for retail and wholesale sales. In 2004 Simmons Farm had it flock of laying hens Certified Organic by Bay State Certifiers becoming the first farm in Rhode Island to have certified Organic eggs, we have since had our beef cows, pigs and sheep certified organic. There have been ups and downs in dealing with feed companies that ship organic grain, we use about 6 ton a month but we continue to strive towards having all of our livestock certified organic.
Beef, lamb, goat meat available at the farmers markets. Order your Christmas Ham today!