We are a family-owned farm located on a historic 1743 homestead in North Stonington, Connecticut a beautiful drive from Mystic. We raise Texas Longhorns for show and beef. We love the versatility of the breed, its beauty and gentle nature, resiliency, and heart-healthy, delicious beef. We aim to be good stewards of this American original and see if we can breed something exceptional and, along the way, dine on the best beef America can put on a plate. We also offer pasture-raised chicken and eggs, and a farm store where we’ve curated some amazing ingredients to make every meal a delicious moment worth savoring.
Visit our Farm Store, or stay at our Guest House and enjoy the serene beauty of coastal New England farm life.
Proud members of the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, the Connecticut Farm Bureau and Veteran Connecticut Grown. We are committed to humanely raised, climate-smart, and sustainable farming. We are grateful for a generous grant from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Women’s Business Development Council and UCONN.
FAQs
Do you process & butcher animals on property?
No, we are required by state and federal law to process beef cattle at a USDA-inspected slaughtering facility and butcher shop. We use Adam’s in Massachusetts, about a two-hour drive from our farm. They are a women-owned shop that is exceptionally clean and organized. They do excellent butchering, and we have the utmost faith in their ability to deliver a high-quality product. Our Bounty Box subscribers enjoy a wide range of cuts and lots of variation each month, which keeps them on their toes and getting creative in the kitchen. Many have fallen in love with cuts they would not ordinarily venture to try.
Do the females have horns?
Both males and females have horns; they grow the most in their first 3 years, but the horn will continue to grow throughout their lives. Longhorns are prized for their beautiful, long, curvy horns, beautiful patterning, and coloring. They are a true American original breed and a subject of great pride for breeders around the world.
What is the difference in Longhorn beef vs other beef cattle
Longhorns are browsers, so they will eat a much wider variety of forage than commercially bred breeds. The can sustain in almost any climate but they thrive in this mineral-rich New England pasture. They are also a slow growing cattle so the meat is inherently tender, very lean and rich in flavor and nutrition. Longhorn is the lowest in saturated fat of all beef, chicken and turkey and the highest in protein, iron and zinc. Making it one of the most healthy proteins on earth.
What is the difference between a heifer & a steer?
People will often refer to the Longhorn as steers because of its horns. A steer is a castrated male, a female is called a cow, an intact male is a bull, and a young female that hasn’t calved is referred to as a heifer. On our farm we primarily have our breeding cows, heifers, calves and young bull prospects. Depending on the time of the year one might see a mature bull here during breeding season. We keep our beef steers at an off property, local pasture/farm.
What are the best cuts of beef?
We often get this question and I typically suggest by asking customers what kind of ‘chew’ or texture they like. If they want to grill, pan sear or braise. Steaks can have a range of flavors, textures, tenderness, and marbling. My personal favorites are the Denver, outside skirt and filet. But I enjoy a well-grilled rib eye. But hands down my favorites would be the slow cooked, braised meats like brisket, chuck roast and osso bucco. I like to suggest buying smaller cuts and doing a steak flight, or braising a couple of different types of meats and compare.
Pasture-Chicken/Eggs
Here’s the skinny on pasture-raised hens and the eggs they produce. Animals on forage as often as possible is the best quality and has the greatest nutrient density. Our hens here on the farm are in a mobile chicken tractor so they have access 24-7 to clean, fresh pasture, this means they are free to graze on seeds, greens and insects. Plus ingest sand which aides in their digestion and provdides for clean soil to take luxurious, exfoliating sand baths that keep their skin healthy. Happy, healthy hens leads to quality, nutrient-rich and flavorful chicken and eggs.
Gordon Ramsay prepares a breakfast steak using “beef of the highest order”: the Texas Longhorn Ribeye.
“Texas Longhorn, the best cattle in America”
— Chef Gordon Ramsay