| On Miles Smith Farm we raise Scottish
Highlander cattle. Highland Cattle, originally from Northern Scotland, are
one of the oldest beef breeds. They have evolved to produce naturally lean
and tender beef without hormones or growth stimulants. A heavy coat insulates
them in harsh climates and reduce the need to put on surplus back fat. Because
of their shaggy coats some call them "hippy cattle".
Miles Smith Farm was first farmed in the 1850's by
Miles Smith and is currently owned and operated by Bruce Dawson and Carole
Soule. Today the farm house has been restored and enhanced. We have 30
acres of fields for our Highlanders to range free and live naturally.
Originally the Scottish Highlander was bred as the
"King's Cattle" but today it is available to the "rest
of us."
Our goal is to raise beef in a natural and kind environment.
The animals we raise live happy and stress free lives, unlike feed-lot
raised animals. Our cattle are raised on pasture and "finished"
with non-medicated, vegetable grains. Because our cattle are highly resistant
to disease there is no need to medicate them so the beef we sell is free
of chemicals and hormones.
We also sell Angus beef that is locally raised in the same way as our
Highlanders. While there is very little difference in the taste of the
Angus beef, it is not quite so lean as Highlander cuts.
So whether it is the low fat Highlander or Angus beef
that you prefer, you can get it all from Miles Smith Farm. Not only will
you enjoy the nutritious taste of naturally raised beef, but you will
be sustaining a local tradition and simpler way of life.
You are welcome to visit the farm, but since this is
a working farm, we request that you call ahead for an appointment.
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