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Brand Name Neversink Farm
Rating (5)    
Company Neversink Farm
Location Claryville, NY
Market Area Upstate New York
Web Site http://www.neversinkfarm.com
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Neversink Farm

They write:

Neversink Farm grew out of our passion for food, a healthy environment and our interest in animal welfare. We endeavor to produce the highest quality food, ethically and sustainably. To create the best tasting food possible, we turn out small yields of varied foodstuffs that allow us to focus on the quality of each crop. We produce honey, vegetables, fruits, herbs, eggs, poultry and trout. This wide variety helps to build the circle of sustainability on a small farm.

We believe an eggs quality is directly related to the hen's quality of life and their feed. With that understanding we strive to produce the best eggs possible.


Criteria Points Comments
Organic Certifying Agent 100 NOFA-NY
Ownership Structure 100 family farm
Egg Supply 100 Single family farm
Disclosure 100 full and open
Commitment to Organics 100 organic
Single or Double Henhouses 100 single
Outdoor Space 100 116 sq. ft. per bird
Exit to the Outside 100 Birds kept on rotated pasture
Outdoor Space Exemptions 100 year round access
Outdoor Opportunity for all Birds 100 yes
Outdoor Rotation 100 rotated pasture (daily)
Outdoor Vegetation 100 rotated pasture with mobile housing
Indoor Space 100 3 sq. ft. per bird
Indoor Enrichment 100 perches, litter
Natural Light 100 birds have access to natural light outdoors
Pasture Shared with Other Animals 100 pasture shared with donkeys
Manure Handling System 100 used on-farm
Feed - Any Produced on farm 80 some feed is produced on farm; hens acquire some nutrition from cut grass and greens
Replacement Stock 100 raise own pullets
Laying Hen Lifespan 90 3 years or more
Beak Trimming 100 no beak trimming
Farm Support 100 Farmer-owners live/work on site
TOTAL (possible score is 2200) 2170 FIVE EGGS (Exemplary)