Reviews for: Dawson Farm LLC

My husband and I love those Dawson Farm chicken eggs. We have also purchased a delicious 1/2 of a hog. It is important to us to eat food that grows naturally and lives as free from stress as humanly possible. We have visited the Dawson farm on many occasions and always come away knowing the value of our purchases include economy, safety, and ethical stockmanship. We will be back for more and try duck for the first time!

I have been getting produce, eggs, and meat (chickens) from Dawson Farms for the last 5 years.

The chicken eggs are always of the finest quality, as are the duck eggs. I really like knowing that these laying birds are allowed to live as close to their species "normal" as possible. I have toured the entire operation at Dawson Farms, and I can tell you the ONLY time birds are placed in a cage is if they are injured and need to be separated from the flock for their own safety.

The flock of laying hens live in a large wooden coop, with handmade perches and laying/nesting boxes available to them. They also have direct access to the outdoors via a pen that is at least 500 square feet. Weather permitting, they are given the opportunity to roam the entire property to feed on grass and bugs on a daily basis.

The ducks and geese are kept in similar buildings, while being allowed free-range throughout the property every day (weather permitting).

Tom and Laura are continually looking for ways to expand their offerings at Dawson Farms. Last year they began a produce CSA program. Due to the distance I live from their farm, I am not able to participate in the CSA, but I have eaten fresh produce from their garden many times, and I'm always impressed.

The heirloom tomatoes are GORGEOUS; the hot peppers (although not my favorite) have gotten rave reviews from my husband and friends; bell peppers, herbs, celery and carrots are always tasty to use in soups; the variety of greens can be used in salads, soups, or sauteed with olive oil and garlic for a tasty and healthy side to any dinner; and just recently I had the opportunity to taste Laura's homemade grape jam made with grapes that she grew.

I wish that we lived closer, so that my family could participate in the CSA. Based on grocery store - and even farmers market - prices for organic produce and free-range organic eggs, I think Dawson Farms is not only fairly priced, but a true bargain.