Health Hero Island Farm

Located in South Hero, Vermont, this 180-acre farm has built a reputation for producing high-quality, grass-fed beef. Known for their USDA-processed meat, they offer various purchasing options including cuts, sides of beef, and budget packages. The farm also engages with the community through farmers markets, home deliveries, and farm tours.

The farm employs intensively managed rotational grazing, a hallmark of regenerative agriculture, to build fertile, water-filtering topsoil and sequester carbon. Their cattle, a mix of Angus and British White breeds, are raised on diverse perennial pastures without the use of herbicides, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, or GMO products. The farm's commitment to humane, low-stress handling ensures healthier and more flavorful meat. Additionally, they collaborate with the University of Vermont to reduce nutrient runoff into Lake Champlain, using methods like subsoiling and grass seeding to improve soil health.

The farm offers campsites bookable through hipcamp.com and is in the process of accepting EBT purchases. Their beef is dry-aged for 7-9 days, vacuum-sealed, and frozen to maintain freshness. They emphasize the nutritional benefits of grass-fed beef, including higher levels of omega-3s, CLA, beta-carotene, vitamin E, and B vitamins, along with lower total fat and a better omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. The farm's practices not only produce nutritious food but also contribute to environmental health by keeping nutrients out of Lake Champlain and building fertile soils.