Flatlander Farm

“You do know that Flatlander has a negative connotation around here, right?” - print shop store associate when we had our first business sign made.

Yep, we know.  

Growing up in Addison County, Lisa heard about “flatlanders” — folks from out of state who generally don’t know how to hack it in Vermont — throughout her childhood.

So why name our farm something that makes us sound like outsiders?

Well, for a few reasons: 

1. Keith is a flatlander who grew up in the suburbs of Albany, NY (though when you see him moving goats on pasture, you might assume he’s a born-and-bred Vermonter).

2. We’ve never actually farmed on flatland, but our years of moving chicken tractors around on hillsides sure does make flatland sound nice!

3. As first generation farmers, we believe in the power of bridging the old and the new: 

Of rooting our farm in the tradition of grazing livestock over Vermont hills.

Of bringing our off-farm experiences and knowledge in health care and local food hubs to our growing business.

And of cultivating community and welcoming all, no matter where you come from, so we can grow a sustainable and regenerative future together.

Wherever you’re from, be it Vermont or not, you’re welcome at Flatlander farm, where we raise healthy chicken, duck, and goose with care, regenerative practices, and a good dose of humor.

We believe that animals should be raised as nature intended. Our farming practices are holistic and we rely on managed rotational grazing to raise small groups of chickens, ducks, geese, and goats.

By rotationally grazing animals, they get access to the most nutritious feed, and their movement across the land helps regenerate the soil. This process increases soil fertility and leads to healthier animals. Ultimately, rotational grazing is better for the the soil, our animals, and you!