Vermont
Discover local recipes, flavors and meet members of the Vermont beef community.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BEEF
Scott and Tara Oeschger
Meet Vermont Cattle Farmers, Scott and Tara Oeschger of Spring Hill Angus. Scott and Tara are first generation cattle farmers who also own Northeast Kingdom Processing (NEK), a USDA inspected meat processing facility. The main focus is for local producers as themselves to have access to a USDA inspected processor to get their products to restaurants, markets and farmers markets in a timely manner. From farmer to farmer they know the hard work and dedication that it takes to achieve this on a daily basis. Spring Hill Angus and NEK Processing take pride in their Beef Quality Assurance certification by always evolving with the herd and current trends.
raising beef in vermont
Raising beef is a complex process, but throughout the entire journey, one thing remains constant – the shared commitment to raising cattle in a safe, humane and environmentally sustainable way by using the latest technology and resources. Today, there are more than 250,000 cattle and over 2,300 cattle farms in Vermont. Learn more about Vermont's beef farmers and ranchers who are raising beef from pasture to plate.
popular Vermont-inspired recipes
MAPLE-BALSAMIC MARINATED STEAK WITH GRILLED PEAR SALAD
After a dip in a flavorful marinade, Strip Steaks are grilled with pears and onions to create a unique and tasty salad.
MAPLEWOOD-SMOKED BACON BEER BURGERS
What's not to love about this recipe? Ground Beef patties are grilled and topped with smoked bacon and cheddar.
vermont fact
Vermont is the biggest producer of maple syrup in the United States producing about 36% of the nation’s total output.
Discover More State Stories
See how beef farmers and ranchers around the country are implementing land-saving, wildlife-preserving, and award-winning environmental efforts.
beef sustainability
cattlemen and the environment
Today beef is produced using fewer resources than ever before. But conservation is never complete; ranchers work hard to feed a growing population, while, at the same time, reduce water use, care for the land, and protect the environment.
Northeast BEef Promotion Initiative
Learn more about the Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative and the work they do in the Northeast Region.