“I dislike the thought that some animal has been made miserable to feed me. If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.”
― Wendell Berry

River Cottage Farm

Each and every day, we head out to the pastures and work to support every part of the growing cycle; maintaining the perfect balance of minerals in the soil, raising the healthiest grass to feed our livestock, and supporting our animals throughout their lives so they can live and produce well.

From start to finish, our process stays true to a single motivation: providing you, our customers, with the nutrition you seek, helping you to make healthy choices, and gain back the lost knowledge of The Art of Eating. 

Your choice to support our farm places you within that regenerative cycle, and we couldn’t do what we do without you.  

$6.00lb – $14.00lb

Pastured Chicken

Our chickens are raised on pasture and fed a non-GMO feed. They live their entire lives (3.5 months vs. 52 days for a commercially grown bird) chasing down bugs, basking in the sun, and roaming our pastures.

$5.00 – $28.00

Grass Fed Beef

For over 30 years, we’ve been dedicated to raising regenerative, 100% grass-fed beef. Our cattle graze freely, chemical-free, healthy pastures, and are never fed grain in any form, without the use of hormones and antibiotics.  We’re committed to both exceptional flavor and sustainability. Experience the difference three decades of hands-on, caring stewardship makes.

$6.00 – 16.50lb

Pastured Pork

Our pastured piggies spend their days rummaging and foraging through pastures and woods. Allowing our pigs to be pigs throughout their entire lives keeps them healthy and produces the healthiest, most sumptuous pork!

$8.00 – $13.00

Raw Milk Dairy

What kind of dairy allows cows and calves to remain together, only milks once a day, and never feeds grain in any form. We do! We utilize regenerative practices to maintain the health of our animals, our customers, our community, and our planet.

$9.00 – $25.00

100 % Grass Fed Lamb

One of the biggest compliments a sheep farmer can get is to be told that your lamb is the best in the country.  We’ve heard those words from many different people, from many different countries.  We agree!

$5.00 – $25.00

Sustainable Yarn

Our yarn starts it’s journey two full years before it reaches your capable hands. The care of our lambs while still in utero determines the quality of the yarn we spin. Fleeces, roving, and yarn are available.

Experience Our Farm Fresh Products

Discover the taste of quality with River Cottage Farm's regeneratively farmed, pasture-raised products. We make it easy and convenient to shop with us.

You can visit us at one of our two farmers' markets every Saturday morning, year-round, or pick up at one of our drop-offs. If your schedule doesn't agree with any of these options, you can sign up for Home Delivery.  Check out the options below, and please let us know if you would like us to work on a drop-off in your area.

Explore Our Pickup and Delivery Options

Franklin Farmer's Market - TN

Join us every Saturday at the Franklin Farmer's Market's new location at 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069 from 8 am until noon.

While we carry all of our products at the market, you can also plan your menu, shop, and pay online at our online shop. Your order will be ready and waiting for you at the market.  The deadline for pre-ordering for this market is Thursday at noon.

Community Farmer's Market

Join us every Saturday from 8 am until 1 pm at the Community Farmer's Market.  

Due to limited space at the market, we stock our most popular items there.  You can also plan your menu, shop, and pay online. Your order will be ready and waiting for you at the market.  The deadline for pre-ordering for this market is Thursday at noon.  

Hermitage Dropoff
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Every Wednesday, we drop off at a private home in Hermitage, TN.

Our wonderful host provides coolers, a freezer, and a refrigerator.  We make our drop-off between 1:00 pm to 1:30  pm.

Preorder from our website, and we'll have your order packed and waiting for you.  The deadline for pre-ordering for this drop off is Monday 

Visit Us at the Farm
Experience the Heart of Our Operations

Nestled in the with one foot on the Tennessee line and the other on the Kentucky side, River Cottage Farm offers a unique opportunity to purchase fresh, pasture-raised products directly from the source. Come and see where your food is grown!  You can pick up your order at our farm on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 pm - 5:30 PM.  The cutoff for ordering for this pickup is Monday at noon.

Direct to Your Doorstep

We are working with a delivery company to bring our fresh, pasture-raised products directly to your home. Our delivery routes will cover a 90-mile radius around our farm, so you can enjoy our farm's bounty without leaving your doorstep. Explore our delivery schedule at our online shop and order your favorites today!