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Yup, that's me (Ryan). You're probably wondering how I ended up here...👨‍🌾🚜 Well, ever since I was a kid I always wanted to own a farm. I even decided on the name of my future farm in middle school when I started collecting farm animals! 😅 The name Lilac Hedge Farm was named after my grandparent's dairy, Lilac Hedge Dairy, which was founded in Worcester, MA in 1898. Plus, my family's home always had lilacs around. So in 2011, 20 year old me began the journey to become a farmer while juggling school and a part-time job. Unlike, many farms that have been around for generations, I didn't have a legacy family farm to inherit. I had to start from scratch. Long story short, after a few years of renting land and raising animals across 5 different towns along with support from incredible people and partnerships, my dream turned into reality. Today, Lilac Hedge Farm consists of two farms in Holden and Rutland, Massachusetts. Our Holden farm is considered our "production farm" where we raise livestock on 500+ acres. Our Rutland farm is home to our farm stand, ice cream, kitchen, farm bar, and more. I’m proud of all the accomplishments and how far we've come in just over 10 years...and we couldn't have done it without the team and our incredibly loyal customers! 🙌 We look forward to having you alongside our journey as we continue to raise safe, healthy food to provide for thousands of families every year all while continuing to improve our land, the animals we care for, and our community. If you'd like to learn more about our history, shop our pasture-raised meats, or plan a visit to the farm, check us out here: lilachedgefarm.com