Manx Station Farm

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What we Raise

How we Raise it

Visit our website at www.manxstation.com

• 192 acres located between Greenwich and Cambridge in Washington County
• Raising and conserving heritage breeds: Belted Galloway cattle, Bashkir Curly horses,manx cats, a few sheep, and goats that also seem to be acquiring belts
• Pasture raising animals in a natural environment and producing healthy food

No pesticides or herbicides have been used on this land for at least 30 years. Livestock are raised without steroids or hormones and antibiotics are used only when necessary to treat a specific health problem. Cattle may be entirely grassfed (plus a mineral mix) or grained as customers desire. Grain and hay are obtained from a local farmer specializing in providing feed grown with minimal pesticides and herbicides.

Belted Galloways are an extremely hardy rare breed developed in Scotland. See www.beltie.org for their history and characteristics. They have a double hair coat, develop less of a fat layer, are lower in cholesterol and beneficial levels omega 6 and omega 3 acids when compared to other breeds (www. Beltie.org/beef3.html). And, these health benefits are increased by grassfeeding
(www.csuchico.edu/agr/grsfdbef/Sites/Health%20Benefits.htm ).

Just as important:
"The USDA Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) at Clay Center, Nebraska conducted extensive testing of multiple beef animal traits during the period of 1986 to 1990. The results of the overall study indicated that no one breed excelled in all of the traits important to the beef industry; that each breed may contribute different and potentially valuable genetics. What the research did reveal was that the Galloway excelled in the beef quality trait areas of Flavor and Juiciness ... meaning that Galloway beef ranked first in taste. This outcome is of significant importance in itself."

Beef is USDA inspected, vacuum packed and currently available by the piece or bulk throughout the year. Goat is available if sufficient notice is given. Marketing has been entirely by word of mouth. The farm is growing and stable relationships with new customers are now being sought to utilize the high quality product we provide. Customer needs are critical and we will work with meat processors to customize the product and to time its availability to meet specific needs.

We welcome questions and visits to the farm. We will also be glad to provide samples and customer references.

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Glen