Yeager Farm

Small family farm raising meat rabbits, bees, chickens, hogs, small breed cattle, and a milk cow, while preserving garden produce and making homemade sausage and bacon.
Yeager Farm

Contact

  • Jeff & Susie Yeager

Where to Buy

Farmstand

Products

Vegetables

Sweet Corn Pumpkins Broccoli Beets Carrots Cucumber Green Beans Green Onions Lettuce Onions Peas Potatoes Spinach Cabbage Eggplant Hot Peppers Summer Squash Tomatoes Dry Beans

Fruit

Blackberries Cantaloupes Peaches Watermelons

Other

Honey Beeswax

Prepared Foods

Preserves Bread Pasta / Soups Pickles

Meat

Chicken Beef Pork Jerky Rabbit Venison

Dairy/Eggs

Eggs Butter Raw Milk

Farm Products

Firewood Soap

Herbs

Fresh Herbs Dried Herbs Medicinal Herbs

Breeds + Varieties

Apples

Holstein

Cows

Jersey

Tomatoes

Black Krim

About the Farm

Background

The farm has a rich history of hands-on farming and self-sufficiency, known for raising a variety of animals and preserving garden produce. They are deeply involved in their local farming community, attending events like the Mother Earth News Fair and sharing their experiences and learnings. Over the years, they have expanded their operations to include beekeeping, butchering, and producing homemade goods such as sausage, bacon, and raw milk.

Practices

The farm employs natural fertilizers in their gardens, reaping the benefits of nutrient-rich soil. They practice rotational grazing with their cattle and maintain a smokehouse for processing their own meat. The farm's approach emphasizes self-reliance and the interconnectedness of their farming practices, from raising animals to preserving and processing food. They also engage in beekeeping, which supports pollination and honey production, and they utilize raised beds for their vegetable gardens.

The Rest

Visitors to the farm can expect a hands-on experience, witnessing the daily activities of a bustling farm. The farm also sells eggs and raw milk, and they are known for their homemade link sausage and bacon. They actively participate in local fairs and events, sharing their knowledge and passion for farming. The farm's commitment to self-sufficiency is evident in their diverse operations, from animal husbandry to gardening and food preservation.

Features

Ownership

Family Owned

Community Involvement

Farm Activities Farm Tours Visiting Allowed Workshops/Classes

Livestock Practices

Grass Fed / Pastured

Farm Type

Homestead

Activities

Kids Activities

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