Built on Vermont’s farm-to-table movement, we bring responsibly raised beef and pork to regional markets.
Who are we?
We are a niche Vermont specialty food company with over 40 years of experience in local sourcing and regional distribution.
In 1979, Mark Curran and then-business partner Steve Birge pioneered Vermont's local food movement when they formed Black River Produce, one of New England's premier suppliers of locally-sourced foods. From the beginning, they have been committed to working with and supporting small, family-run farms.
That commitment has continued to shape Mark’s efforts to build a stronger, more sustainable meat economy within Vermont.
In 2018, Vermont Family Farms was established to draw on decades of sourcing and distribution experience to help support Vermont’s agricultural landscape and the farmers who sustain it.
Today, we are dedicated to bringing premium beef and pork products sourced from family-operated farms throughout Vermont to retail, foodservice, and distribution partners across the Northeast. We are continuing to grow our family farm network while expanding our product offerings.
Our animals spend their entire lives in Vermont. They graze on green grass during the summer months and winter in Vermont family barns.
We, too, call Vermont our home. It is where we live, work, and build our livelihoods. We care deeply about our beautiful state and the animals and people who make their home here.
Rooted in Vermont
This isn’t just a motto, it’s how we approach our work every day.
As we continue our search for partner farms, we hold firm to our core belief: Doing the job right requires hard work and isn’t always glamorous. But the producers we work with are proud to go the extra mile in order to treat their animals humanely, respect the environment, and produce a premium product.
Vermont Family Farms shares a genuine concern for our planet and the health of our customers. We do not advocate for people to eat more meat but hope that those who elect to do so choose a local source, sustainably raised with concern for the environment and the welfare of animals.
The taste is out of this world. No other bacon—and I've tried a lot of the good stuff—even comes close.
—Tim from Shutesbury, Massachusetts