Meat, Milk and Cheese in the Skagit Valley

3 - BELFAST FEED STORE
      6200 North Green Rd., Burlington
     (360) 724-3075 • Belfastfeedstore@hotmail.com • www.belfastfeedstore.com

DIRECTIONS: Northbound I-5 take Exit 236. Go east on Bow Hill Rd., at stop sign turn right on Old Hwy. 99. Turn right on Green Rd.

INFORMATION: A local family owned feed store located on a certified organic farm. We sell raw Jersey Milk, farm fresh eggs, Golden Glen Creamery cheese, Samish Bay cheese, grass fed local beef, and raw unprocessed honey. Also available: Elenbaas large animal grains, pet supplies, grain-free pet food, garden supplies, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your camera and take pictures of the store animals. Bow Little Market runs July thru October, Thursdays, 1-6 p.m. Meet our new neighbors Sweetpea Memories Photography. Feed Store is open Year-Round. Monday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.

9    DOUBLE O RANCH
     46276 Concrete Sauk Valley Rd, Concrete
     (360) 853-8494 • breakfast@ovenells-inn.com • www.ovenells-inn.com

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 take exit 232 to Sedro-Woolley. Go East on Hwy. 20 to Concrete. Turn right on Concrete Sauk Valley Rd. Cross the bridge and continue left for 2 more miles to Ovenell’s Heritage Inn and Double O Ranch.

INFORMATION: Nestled in the rugged foothills of the North Cascades is our 580-acre cattle ranch and fully equipped log cabins. Experience a family-owned ranch, conservation practices, the Skagit River, abundant wildlife, mountain views and farm animals. We offer AAA approved lodging, special events and weddings. Our ranch produces high quality, all-natural grain fed beef, Maine-Anjou show cattle and breeding stock. We take pride in producing quality beef and cattle while maintaining and updating our conservation plan we have had since 1944.

11  GOLDEN GLEN CREAMERY
      15098 Field Rd., Bow • (360) 766-MILK (6455)

DIRECTIONS: From Exit 231, head north on Chuckanut to mile marker 4. Turn left on Field Rd.; drive approx. 1.5 miles, and we are on the left (south) side of the road: just look for the big blue silo!

INFORMATION: Dairy products the way they were meant to be! Real handmade cheeses, made right on the farm. Cheese and butter just don’t come any better than this. Come by the Vic Jensen & Sons Dairy which has been in operation for well over forty years, and now houses Golden Glen Creamery. Both are family operations run by Vic & Judy and Doug & Brandy Jensen. We feature several varieties of Cheddar, Gouda, seasonal Feta, Mozzarella and Squeaky Cheese! Our on-farm store hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

14   HEMLOCK HIGHLANDS, LLC
       8110 Sims Rd., Sedro-Woolley
       Owned & operated by John & Jean Bates
       (360) 856-5871 • www.hemlockhighlands.net

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, east on State Route 20 past Sedro-Woolley to Sims Rd. Right to the ranch.

INFORMATION: If you have ever visited the Highlands of Scotland you won’t soon forget the beauty and majesty of the Scottish Highland cattle, and if you have the opportunity to taste the beef (favored and owned by the Queen of England), it is a treat you won’t soon forget. Scottish Highland cattle are believed to be the oldest breed of cattle in the world. Hemlock Highlands has been raising registered Scottish Highland cattle for beef and breeding stock since the early 90’s. We have been showing our cattle for many years and have many grand and reserve champions in our line. Our grass fed, grain finished, all natural beef (with no antibiotics, growth hormones or animal feed) is some of the most tender and flavorful you will ever taste, and is available five times a year. We have been part of the Festival of Family Farms for several years and offer pony rides, beef tasting, calf petting and a hay ride tour of the farm and nearby apple orchard/winery during the event. Also, if you call ahead, we are happy to show you around the farm. Come see the beautiful Scottish Highland cattle!

15   HIDDEN MEADOW RANCH
       20134 East Stackpole Rd., Mount Vernon
       (360) 202-5023 • www.HiddenMeadowRanch.com

DIRECTIONS: From the south, use Exit 224; from the north, use Exit 225. Turn east from the freeway, then turn right onto Cedardale Road. Drive south on Cedardale to Stackpole Road. Turn left. Follow Stackpole Road 1.3 miles to driveway with signs for Hidden Meadow Ranch. The driveway is steep; there is plenty of parking at the top.

INFORMATION: Hidden Meadow Ranch is a family farm that raises Heritage turkeys, sheep (lamb), ducks, chickens, and pigs. Just five minutes from I-5 in south Skagit County, we are easy to find. You are always welcome to tour our farm. Spring is a great time to visit our lambs. Petting farm tours are available at $3.00/person (free with farm order). Pony rides are extra. We believe the best-tasting meat comes from happy, contented, well-fed animals. We enjoy gourmet cooking and gourmet foods. We are convinced that the best-tasting food begins with the best ingredients we can find. It is our goal to raise the best-tasting meat and produce you have ever had. Call (360) 202-5023 for farm visits or to place orders. Visit our website for more information:

19    NORTHWEST HOME GROWN RANCH MEAT

       13400 D’Arcy Rd., Bow • (360) 766-4273

       Call During Business Hours:

       10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday and Saturday
 

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 Exit #230 onto Highway 20 and drive west to Farm-to-Market Rd. Turn right and go north approximately five miles to D’Arcy Rd., left about 1/3 mile to Northwest Home Grown Ranch Meat on left side of the road. Hope to see you soon.

INFORMATION: Grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb raised in local pastures without drugs or implants, all chemical free. Buy local home grown ranch meat. All animals are born and raised in Skagit, Whatcom, Island or San Juan counties.

22    PRAIRIE SPRINGS RANCH

       4530 Prairie Lane, Sedro-Woolley

       (360) 421-0535 •  www.prairiespringsranch.com

       To purchase or place an order call or e-mail:  reality@fidalgo.net
 

INFORMATION: We raise registered Chiangus beef the old-fashioned way without hormones or antibiotics. They graze our natural pastures in summer and eat our hay in winter. Grass-fed beef is at its best in the fall, so we butcher only once per year. We start taking orders in the spring until they are gone. We sell quarters and halves and the customer can choose how it is cut. To learn more about the Chiangus breed, or our farm visit www.prairiespringsranch.com or call 360-421-0535.

25    SAMISH BAY CHEESE

       Roger and Suzanne Wechsler

       15115 Bow Hill Rd. • P.O. Box 202, Bow

       (360) 766-6707 • cheese@rootabaga.com • www.samishbaycheese.com
 

DIRECTIONS: From the south, I-5 Exit 231 on Chuckanut Dr. (SR 11), go about 6 miles north to Bow Hill Rd., right about 1/8 mile. The farm is on the left. From the north, I-5 Exit 236, go right (west) on Bow Hill Rd. about 4 miles, on the right just before getting to Chuckanut Dr.
 

INFORMATION: We have (very) fresh cheeses, cheeses aged up to six years old, and everything in between, including some of our own unique creations. We are a certified organic dairy and farmstead cheese makers. We make organic cheese and yogurt out of all of our milk, using only our own milk. We raise beef and pork for meat. See our Facebook page.

27    SKAGIT ANGUS BEEF

       8205 Lena Lane, Concrete 98237
       Owned & operated by  Jim & Frances Carstens: (360) 826-4167
       and Peter & Karin Brown:  (360) 724-4077  jfcarstens@hotmail.com

DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 230 on I-5 and head east on Highway 20. Go about 24 miles to milepost 84 and turn right on Cape Horn Rd. N.E. Proceed 3/4 mile to Lena Lane. Left on Lena to end.

INFORMATION: Skagit Angus Beef offers All-Natural Angus Beef. Home raised on pasture. 100% “grass-fed” or customer’s choice “grain on grass” finished. Completely hormone and antibiotic free. All animals are born here from our registered Angus cow herd and range free on 175 acres in a quiet and stress-free environment. The Angus breed of cattle is world-renowned for its quality, taste and tenderness, and our beef is no exception. We have specifically bred and raised each beef animal to be the “best that beef can be” to provide an exceptionally high quality and safe product. Sold bulk from the ranch or smaller USDA inspected quantities, also available at Bellingham and Everett farmers markets. We also raise meat goats and meat rabbits and this gourmet meat is available. Join our Open House/Farm Tour Oct. 1 & 2. Call for a brochure. Visitors always welcome by appointment.

28    SKAGIT RIVER RANCH
       28778 Utopia Road Sedro-Woolley
       (360) 856-0722  •  www.skagitriverranch.com

DIRECTIONS: Coming from I-5, take exit 230 (Cook Rd.); go east. Cook Rd. will connect to Hwy. 20; continue east on Hwy. 20 toward Lyman. Just past mile marker 70 turn right on Hoehn Rd. Go 2 blocks and turn left on Utopia Rd. Our farm is the 2nd driveway on the right; follow the “Farm Store Open” signs.

INFORMATION: Certified organic 100% grass-fed beef. Organic chicken and eggs, and organic pork. Located on the beautiful Skagit River, you can visit our Farm Store on Saturdays (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) year-round. You can see a sustainable family farm with animals that are humanely and ethically raised using no chemicals and no antibiotics. Our products are sold at our farm store or selected farmers markets and natural food stores. Please join us for our Annual Farm Day Saturday, Sept. 17th. Please visit our website www.skagitriverranch.com for more details.

33    VIVA FARMS

       Intersection of Higgins Airport Way and Ovenell Road, Mount Vernon

       (206) 914-7948
 

DIRECTIONS: From I-5 take exit 230 for WA-20 toward Burlington/Anacortes/Skagit Airport. Turn left at Avon Cutoff/WA-20 W. Turn right at Higgins Airport Way. Take the first right and park on Ovenell Rd.
 

INFORMATION: Viva Farms is comprised of several beginning and Latino farmers who are launching farm careers at Skagit’s first “farm incubator.” 10 new farmers, representing 8 farms, are growing at Viva Farms this season. We offer over 45 varieties of fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers, as well as free-range poultry and eggs. Join our weekly delivery program to receive an assortment of the freshest local fruits & veggies (June - Oct) or stop by any time to meet our farmers & collect local cooking & gardening tips! We’re undergoing the 3-year-long transition to organic so our produce is pesticide & herbicide-free. Call Sarita at 206-914-7948 to arrange a visit or join our CSA. Hablamos Espanol! Viva Farms is a joint venture of GrowFood.org, an international non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of sustainable farmers; WSU Skagit Extension and community partners who seek to keep Skagit farming by helping future farmers overcome barriers to entry. See www.VivaFarms.org for more info.