Miles Smith Farm

by Shane Smith, Outreach Coordinator

Miles Smith Farm is a 36 acre farm in Loudon, New Hampshire. The 36 acres combines part of a farm owned by Miles Smith in the 1850's and two neighboring farms. Most of the land is pasture. The cattle they raise are "free range" and have free access, on a rotating basis, to all pastures. Miles Smith Farm is currently owned and operated by Bruce Dawson and Carole Soule. Their beef is raised in a natural and kind environment free of chemicals and hormones; living a happy and stress-free life.

At  Miles Smith Farm they raise Scottish Highlander cattle. Highland Cattle, originally from Northern Scotland, are one of the oldest beef breeds. They have evolved to produce naturally lean and tender beef without hormones or growth stimulants. A heavy coat insulates them in harsh climates and reduces the need to put on surplus back fat. Because of their shaggy coats some call them "hippy cattle".

Carole and Bruce’s goal is to raise beef in a natural and kind environment. There cattle is raised on pasture and "finished" with non-medicated, vegetable grains. Because their cattle are highly resistant to disease there is no need to medicate them so the beef we sell is free of chemicals and hormones.

Above, our General Manager, Paula Harris rides one of the highlanders during our photo tour. Miles Smith Farm also has a farm store where one can find a whole range of locally produced items.  The Co-op began carrying Miles Smith beef back in 2006 and they were our first local meat account.

Miles Smith also features a comprehensive and informative website.  For a direct link click here