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Shepherd’s Way Farms


Shepherd’s Way Farms is a family-run pasture-based sheep dairy where the Reads handcraft a wide range of artisan sheep cheeses. Committed to sustainable regenerative farming that incorporates pastured animals, permanent and wooded pasture, pollinator and wildlife friendly practices, Shepherd’s Way Farms also offers whey-fed pork, chickens, duck, eggs, a variety of wool products.

At Shepherd’s Way Farms, we believe there is a way to live that combines hard work, creativity, respect for the land and animals, and a focus on family & friends. We believe the small farm still has a place in our society. Everything we do, everything we make, is in pursuit of this goal.

PRODUCTS Artisan sheep cheese (Friesago, Big Woods Blue, Shepherd’s Hope, Burr Oak, Sogn, Morcella, Hidden Falls, Ricotta, Skyr), whey-fed pork, ground lamb, lamb merguez, lamb sausages, chicken eggs, duck eggs, broiler chickens, duck, honey, bottled sheep milk  pints and quarts
LOCATION Nerstrand, MN
HOW TO BUY Shepherd’s Way Farms full range of products can be found at the Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis and the St Paul Farmers Market, and when staffing allows at additional markets. Check website and follow on Instagram/Facebook for market schedules. Shepherd’s Way cheeses can be found in Minnesota at specialty cheese shops like Surdyks, France 44, Kowalski’s, Lunds & Byerly’s, and local co-ops.
WEBSITE http://shepherdswayfarms.com
FACEBOOK @shepherdswayfarms
INSTAGRAM @shepherdswaycheese
TWITTER @shepswayfarms
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