By 2016, as "hobby farmers" we were supplying bulk whole and half hogs to around 50 families per year. During 2017-18 we expanded into selling cuts at a growing list of farmers markets. In 2018 the decision to leave stable off farm employment was made in favor of continuing to grow our farm and provide the best quality foods to more people. Just two years later in 2021 Bennett Farms served over 20,000 customers. This has truly been an incredible journey and we couldn’t be more grateful for all the love and support our customers and the community have shown Bennett Farms.
I don’t tend to romanticize farming. When it comes down to it, I love farming, working on the ground in the sun with the animals, seeing them grow and thrive, the full circle of life, and the personalities in the creatures I take care of, whom in return take care of me. Farming is by no means an easy job. It’s 20 hour days, with no weekends off, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything.
We are passionate about all the thousands of people that have become customers of Bennett Farms. You have all become more like friends and family and we truly don’t know where we would be without you. We hope to continue to serve you for many years to come.