A PROCESSING FACILITY FOR GOOD MEAT

Strengthening the New England food system.

Good meat is not produced or manufactured.  It's raised.

Hi, Farm-Her Kate here. I'm "maker and shaker" at Stillman Quality Meats. We are a woman-owned, pasture-based livestock farm and Butchery in Hardwick, MA. Together with my two young sons we raise grass-fed and pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey and fresh eggs and produce an assortment of artisan meat products in our farm-to-table kitchen.

A lifelong "New England farmgirl" I started Stillman Quality Meats in 2006 with one simple goal: to share the farm-raised meats I grew up eating with my farm customers. I wanted folks to know not only how amazing these meats taste, but also experience and understand the story behind what it takes to bring these meats to the plate.

I am excited to share the news of some very BIG happenings at SQM....

We are building a processing facility for good meat.

We're excited to expand meat processing 

New England is home to an amazing newtork of farmers, chefs, artisan producers, retailers and consumers and we're extremely proud to invest in this community by expanding meat processing options for the region.

With support from a network of communityt partners SQM is in the process of constructing a USDA-inspected meat processing facility for value-added and smoked products that will enable our farm, and farmers like us in the New England region to cut, smoke, prepare and finish a variety of local meat products- including sausages, bacon, hot dogs, pot pies, meatballs and much more- all close to home.  This project supports: 

• Local Farmers

We aim to provide Massachusetts wholesome, locally- sourced meats year round while providing local farmers a sustainable source of income all year;

• Community Focus

Community Ownership is what makes small business unique.  We get to build the experience we want with the food; and

• Sustainable Operations

We are dedicated to sustainability by partnering with local farmers, reducing waste, and offering bulk shopping options.

Our sucess is based on strong relationships.

• Farmers & Producers

who are interested in toll-processing their aninmals into specialty products or connecting with buyers;

• Food Businesses & Restarants

who want to find producers who match their values or need custom smoking or value-addition for their products;

• Individual Customers

who want to purchase from our farm and offer product feedback;

• Wholesale Customers

who want to find producers who who understand the market and are interested in coordinating with our facility to plan out supply and demand for Massachusetts meat;

• Co-Packers

who specialize in parts of the supply chain wishing to partner with our facility;

• Investors

who want to put their money where their mouth is to support the growth of local food systems;

• Interested Individuals

who do not know where they fit in, but want to learn more!

We want to hear from you!

We would love to connect with you to learn more about your role and how we can work together to create a stronger food system in New England.

• Farmers & Ranchers