We are delighted to provide groceries, fresh beef, pork and poultry as well as raw milk, raw milk cheese, farm fresh eggs and a variety of other healthy, local products.
Raw milk is milk that comes directly from a cow’s udder and is not pasteurized or homogenized and has superior nutrition and significant health benefits over pasteurized milk. Raw milk contains greater bioavailable nutrients than pasteurized milk, as well as a wide array of beneficial enzymes and probiotics which are known to have benefits on the immune system and gastrointestinal tract. Along with our Normande cows we keep several Jersey cows in our milking herd as they produce more pounds of milk per pound of body weight than any other breed, and their milk is high in butterfat. The proper ratio of Normande to Jersey cows in our herd enables us to produce the highest quality GMO-free milk and cream.
facts about our farmstead cheese
Our homestead cheese is made in small batches with Robie Farm raw milk, then aged on wooden planks in the cheese cave right here on the farm. Our cheeses are made from GMO-free milk from our Normande cows which produce the best components for making cheese. Once the milk from our cows is properly processed in the cheese room it is pressed into the molds which are then soaked in a sea-salt brine. This gives the cheese a perfect amount of salt and forms the rind, which protects the cheese during aging. The wheels are then removed from the brine and placed on wooden racks in our cheese cave for a period of 12 to 24 months. Aging is where the “magic” happens as the enzymes produced by the cheese cultures slowly break down the cheese and create the complex flavors, we all know and appreciate in cheese.
facts about our poultry
Our Pasture Poultry operation produces humanely raised, all-natural pasture grass and grain chickens and turkeys right here on our farm. The specialized technique is to raise poultry in movable structures from May through October on pasture as opposed to indoor confinement. The result is meat that is high quality, tender, flavorful and rich in vitamin A and Omega-3 fatty acids. Robie Farm birds are processed here on our farm in a unique way to ensure that flavor and quality are not lost. We never use a chlorine bath, and no dyes or preservatives are used in the processing of our poultry.
facts about our pork
We raise our own supply of pork from piglets to finished hogs. We maintain the HGAL standard with all the pork we sell. Our pigs are raised in a hoop house that allows a natural environment with deep bedding, and plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Pigs have a strong instinct to root with their noses and in the hoop house they can do just that. They receive a daily ration of premium grain and a combination of hay and plant clippings. We have a variety of breeds: Yorkshire, duroc and Berkshire which equates to pork meat that is uniquely lean, juicy, and has a great depth of flavor.
facts about our beef
Our meat products adhere to the Robie’s humanely raised, growth hormone free, all-natural and locally grown (HGAL) production standards. These standards represent the ethos that we constantly strive to meet. Our Normande, Hereford, and Angus crosses provide outstanding components of flavor and tenderness. From spring to fall, our herd grazes day and night on lush grass. During the winter months, they are fed hay and supplemented with protein-rich grain.
humanely raised
We believe that our animals should be raised in humane living conditions, such as fresh air, the ability to roam freely, and feel soft ground under their hooves.
growth hormone free
We believe that animals should not be raised with synthetic steroids or growth hormones.
all natural
Our meat does not have synthetic additives, no artificial flavorings or colors, is antibiotic free and minimally processed to ensure the integrity and the quality of the meat. Animals are raised in pure environmental settings.
locally grown
We believe that local supports the growth of community economies. We believe that if you are purchasing meat that has been shipped across the United States to get to your plate there is a problem. We encourage our customers to get to know your farmer and know where your meat comes from.