Hi, We’re the midkiffs
Holden, Alison and Mallory. Our Farm started in 2013 when Holden purchased a herd of 60 Holstein cows.
As first generation farmers, we knew we had to build a model that could withstand the economic fluctuations of modern agriculture. Not long into our farming career, we invested into the local community by founding Crossroad Farms, a direct to consumer dairy farm that bottled our own milk and delivered it to the local communities. As time went on and the business grew, we were selling more milk than our little plant could handle. When faced with the decision of expanding or changing, we decided to change, Allowing us to have more time as a family, more time with cows and more time doing what we love.
Today, we’ve grown Crossroad Farms into a successful Beef, Lamb, and Poultry farm that provides year-round, nutrient packed proteins for your family. We’ve committed our property to complete Regenerative Practices; pasturing our animals, feeding only local hay and grain, never GMO’s, and letting the animals be with nature. On our farm, the Mom’s raise the babies, the animals are only naturally bred, never to be artificially inseminated, and We take immense pride in ethical, all natural production, humane harvesting, and unparalleled service. Our Products are available as a CSA, by the cut at The Corner Store, or in Bulk by Order.
How we do it
We’ve spent our lives researching and developing our farm to work with nature and provide a happy, natural environment for all our animals.
Lamb
A family affair; lamb is the species that we enjoy learning, growing and learning about together. At any time, you can find Mallory cuddling the lambs, feeding them by hand, or checking them for parasites. We have a herd of about 100 Tunis, Katahdins, and Crossbred Ewes. We raise the lambs twice a year, spring and fall, to stock freezers throughout Pennsylvania. The sheep always have access to grass, and love raising their lambs the natural way.
beef
It takes almost 2 years to raise a calf to be ready to butcher. It’s with great pride that we ensure those are two natural, healthy, fulfilled years for our animals. Our herd of 35 cows has about one cow a year, that will stay with their moms to be raised as they would in nature. Angus and Angus Cross cows grace the pasture every day, and come in for some grain every morning. Our natural, regenerative practices ensure that your share of beef will not only be healthy and humane, but full of flavor for that Fresh Beef taste you love, anytime!
Poultry
When today’s farms are raising a chicken in 1.5 Square Feet, We choose to raise them on grass, out in the field, in little pens that get moved every day. Chickens love to peck around for bugs and take “Dust Baths”. And although they may not grow as fast, we’re thankful to give them the life they deserve.
Humane Harvesting
One of the deepest values of our family, is ensuring a humane and ethical harvest of animals. It’s non-negotiable for us that our methods provide immediate unconsciousness, preventing any undue panic, pain, or harm. CSA Beef and Lamb are harvested at a nearby butcher, with an open door policy. Likewise, proteins by the cut are processed at a USDA Licensed facility, that follows all of our similar protocols. Our animals give their life for us, it’s our duty to respect them.