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Why buy local?

• Buying local helps support local farms and farmers, and that helps boost the local economy.
• Locally-sourced from right here in Central Appalachia – that equals less fossil fuel consumption and lowered emissions.
• Less travel also equals better quality beef. Cattle are highly stressed when transported, which causes them to release cortisol and adrenaline hormones that negatively impact the quality of the beef.
• Locally-sourced beef is generally healthier. Farms are smaller here in Central Appalachia, and that means herd size is smaller, too. Farmers know their cattle and genuinely care about their well-being – what they eat and how they are treated. Cattle roam here, free to graze or enjoy the shade of a tree.
• Local food, including meat, simply tastes better. But don’t take our word for it. Try it yourself and share your feedback with Brittany Woodby at bwoodby@asdevelop.org.

Plus, Appalachian Harvest Beef complies with the highest safety and quality standards.

• We make sure our cattlemen are mentored on best practices for animal husbandry;
• And that they have been thoroughly trained to obtain their Beef Quality Assurance certification;
• Plus, USDA inspection ensures the beef is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.

For all those reasons and more – that’s why we call it beefin’ good!

Note: If you already purchase beef from a local farmer, please continue doing that! Our mission is to support local farmers, not compete with them.

Please be aware, beef packages cannot be shipped. We provide a few ways to order and pick up, be sure to select the best pick up location at check out.

• Norton, VA | Norton Farmer’s Market | Tuesday, September 2nd from 4pm – 6pm | Pre-orders Open
• Bristol, TN | Bristol Campground | Thursday & Friday, September 11^th & 12^th from 10am – 2pm | Pre-orders Open
• Duffield, VA  |  Appalachian Harvest – (call if after hours pick up needed)
  • Hubside Pick up available weekly:
  • Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30am to 4:30pm
  • Thursday from 9:30am to 7:00pm

If you have questions, please contact Bryce at 276-623-1121.