Frequently Asked Questions

How does bulk ordering work?

We have an order pick up every 3-4 months. Your order will be ready on the next pick up days, which are usually a Thursday and Saturday.

How much freezer space do I need?

20 lb Ground Beef Box → about 1 cubic foot

50 lb Whole Chicken Box → about 2 cubic feet

70 lb Half Hog → about 3 cubic feet

80 lb Quarter Cow → about 4 cubic feet

Can EBT be used to purchase from Wild Harmony Farm?

EBT can be used for any of our products (except merchandise). 

Here's how it works:

1) Look online to see which products are available. 

2) Send an email to info@wildharmonyfarm.comwith a list of your desired items to order. ** Use exact product names**  

3) Include a phone number to reach you in the email. 

4) A Wild Harmony Farm team member will reach out to you within 3 business days via phone to take down your EBT card information and place the order. 

5) Come anytime within the following week to pick up your order utilizing our convenient self-serve pick-up shed at the farm.

What do you feed the animals?

All of our animals live on pasture, with access to soil, sunshine, and fresh air.
Cattle: Our Cattle are 100% grass-fed & finished, meaning they only ever eat grass and other nutrient-dense forages growing in our pastures.

Chicken: Chickens need supplemental grain in their diet to thrive. Our partner farm, Justice Homestead, is dedicated to only feeding our chickens with the highest quality organic grain available. It is certified organic grain pellets specifically designed for their dietary needs. This organic grain mixture includes corn, wheat, soybeans, and barley.

Pigs: Our pigs live out on pasture and are rotated to fresh forage weekly. Pigs are monogastric animals that can not thrive solely on grass. So we supplement our certified organic, heritage breed, Berkshire hogs with high-quality certified organic grain from a small grain mill in Vermont. The grain ration includes organic corn, wheat, soybeans, and barley.

How is your chicken raised?

We know what it's like to care about what you eat and to feel lost as to where to find it or whom to trust. We started out just the same way. When you start learning more about the food system, there's no turning back.

At Wild Harmony Farm, we are dedicated to raising meat lovingly, humanely, and with integrity. We raise our animals on pasture and we practice rotational grazing — good for the land, good for the animals, and good for you! This year we’re partnering with another trusted local farm, the Justice Homestead in Vermont, to bring you chicken that’s raised on pasture, moved to fresh grass daily, and fed certified organic feed. These chickens  spend their days chasing after bugs and eating green plants as well as organic feed, living as nature intended. (No antibiotics and no hormones!) 

This is very special chicken, nothing like the “greenwashed” brands at the grocery store — don’t wait to claim yours!

How is your pork raised?

We know what it's like to care about what you eat and to feel lost as to where to find it or whom to trust. We started out just the same way. When you start learning more about the food system, there's no turning back.

At Wild Harmony Farm, we are dedicated to raising meat lovingly, humanely, and with integrity. We raise our animals on pasture and we practice rotational grazing — good for the land, good for the animals, and good for you! 

Our pigs are raised on pasture and certified organic from start to finish. Unlike the “greenwashed” brands you might find at the grocery store, they are born in the fresh air, where the mothers are never confined by gestation or farrowing crates. We use their natural tendencies to help build soil and regenerate the land on our farm. Berkshires are known for outstanding flavor and marbling.

We never cut corners, ever. Fill your freezer with food you can feel good about!

How is your beef raised?

We know what it's like to care about what you eat and to feel lost as to where to find it or whom to trust. We started out just the same way. When you start learning more about the food system, there's no turning back.

At Wild Harmony Farm, we are dedicated to raising meat lovingly, humanely, and with integrity. We raise our animals on pasture and we practice rotational grazing — good for the land, good for the animals, and good for you! 

Our beef is 100% grass-fed, 100% of the time. Unlike the “greenwashed” brands you might find at the grocery store, our cattle are moved every day to fresh grass on our certified organic pastures during the growing season, and fed only organic hay (dried grass) during the winter. Our cattle are renowned for high-quality meat that finishes with excellent flavor and tenderness without any grain.

We never cut corners, ever. Fill your freezer with food you can feel good about!

Do you vaccinate any of your animals?

No, we don’t use any mRNA vaccines.  Our pigs and chickens do not receive any type of vaccines.  Our cattle do usually receive a clostridial vaccine as calves, to protect against the most common cattle diseases.

Can I visit the farm?

Yes! We love getting to see you in person. However, we are not open for unscheduled drop-by visits due to the other private homes we share the farm with. We host several on-farm events each year (follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to get notified) and welcome you to reach out to schedule your small group tours.

What restaurants have Wild Harmony Farm on the menu?

Mystic, CT

  • Nana’s Bakery & Pizza
  • Oyster Club
  • Port of Call

Newport, RI 

  • Giusto

Providence, RI 

  • Oberlin

Wakefield, RI 

  • Purslane

Warren, RI

  • Saint Martha

Westerly, RI 

  • Nana’s Bakery & Pizza
  • River Bar

Why does the chicken packaging contain water?

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)does not explicitly require water to be added to chicken packaging in Rhode Island or elsewhere. However, the presence of retained water in raw chicken products is regulated by the USDA. Here's why you might see water in chicken packaging and what the USDA requires regarding it:

  • Chilling Process: During processing, poultry carcasses are chilled, often in a "chill-tank" (large vat of cold, moving water) to lower their temperature for food safety purposes.
  • Water Absorption: During this chilling, chickens and turkeys will naturally absorb some water, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
  • Labeling Requirement: If the amount of retained water in raw, single-ingredient chicken exceeds 0.49% of naturally occurring moisture as a result of processing, the packaging must prominently declare this on the label, for example, "up to X% retained water". Establishments must have data supporting this claim.
  • Purpose of Labeling: The retained water statement helps consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Not an Ingredient: It's important to understand that this retained water is considered incidental to the processing, not an added ingredient.
  • No Requirement to Add: Establishments are not required to add water beyond what is absorbed during chilling processes necessary to meet food safety standards. 

In essence, if the processing methods used to ensure food safety result in water retention, the amount of water is clearly stated on the label.

Why is your meat frozen?

The main reason is that it is actually fresher this way! The meat is processed at a USDA inspected facility, and is frozen immediately, which means that when you thaw it, it’s still at peak freshness.