About Us
Violaine Mitchell is now “retired” to the farm after a long career in international health. Tom is now farming full-time after 15 years as editor of Small Farm Canada magazine, which Vio and Tom co-founded in 2004. Tom is also the author of numerous books https://harbourpublishing.com/collections/tom-henry
FAQs
Q: Can we visit the farm?
A: Yes! We are happy to host farm tours but please contact us beforehand. Call Tom at 250-415-6540 or email him at tom@stillmeadowfarm.ca
Q: What breeds of livestock do you have, and why?
A: Our sheep are purebred Dorsets. The same Dorset bloodlines have been on the farm for over 60 years but we have added genetics by importing rams from Nova Scotia, Alberta and Ontario. The Dorset is a lovely breed, they are excellent mothers, breed out of season and produce a muscled carcass prized by butchers and chefs.
Most of our pigs are Tamworth or Berkshire, but we also have Large Black and Yorkshire/Landrace breeds. Tamworths and Berkshires are rare older breeds that are slower growing than the more modern breeds but they produce a marbled carcass that is extremely flavorful. The Tamworth is an especially pleasant pig to work with and they make great mothers.
Q: What is a mixed farm?
A: A mixed farm produces a variety of crops and livestock, unlike a single commodity farm like a dairy or beef farm. Stillmeadow Farm produces sheep, pigs, hay, grain and chicken.
Where Can We Buy Your Products?
- Carnivore Meats & More
- Eva
- Haus Sausage – haussausageco.com
- Four Quarters Meats – fourquartersmeats.com
- Farm and Field Butchers
- Nootka Rose
- Parry Bay Sheep Farm Store
- Village Butcher
- The Whole Beast
- Wild Mountain