Witt Acres Farm

About

Malachi Witt has long dreamed of raising cattle and produce. He graduated from UVM in 2022 with a B.S. in Ecological Agriculture and has worked at River Berry Farm since 2020 raising wholesale vegetables. Integrating vegetable and perennial forage systems is a passion of Malachi due to the benefits cattle can provide. Ruminant livestock are able to digest perennial grasses which reduce soil erosion, build soil structure, and preserve soil organic matter. Perennial forages such as clover are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen reducing the need for nitrogen fertilizers. Utilizing vegetables such as carrots, turnips, and sweet corn stalks to feed cattle reduces the impact of row crops on the environment.

Beef by the Quarter

Quarters of beef will be available in February of 2025.

• Average cost for a quarter: $650-$850 including $3.95 per pound hanging weight for the animal and $1.15 per pound hanging weight for butchering.
• Average cost per pound of actual meat (steaks, roasts, and ground beef): $8-$9.50 per pound
• Average amount of actual meat for a quarter is 70-100 pounds, requiring about 4-6 cubic feet of freezer space.
• Choose between relatively larger or smaller quarters.
• Reserve your quarter or half of beef with a $125 or $250 non-refundable deposit. Checks can be made out to Witt Acres Farm. Reservations are first-come, first-served.

Contact Malachi Witt at [email protected] with any questions or to order.