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Grazin’ Acres: Family farm brings meats and more to the farmer’s market

August 30, 2023 By marketeditor

By Andrea Grom

 

Farming is a family affair for the Mattisons. From sun up to sun down, Nathan and Meghan are hard at work on their 270-acre farm in Hebron, NY. More often than not, their children, McKenna (10), Landon (8), Kylie (4), and Nolan (1), are alongside, learning and helping. 

 

The Mattisons are happy to return to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market with their all-natural pastured pork and poultry, grass-fed beef and lamb, and golden honey. The family began attending the market in 2021 but took one year off after Nolan was born. Meghan, her girls, and the baby are at the market every Saturday. 

Nathan and Meghan met at the Washington County Fair in 2003 and bonded over their love of beef cattle. They decided to go into business together in 2010 when they merged their herds. A year later, they added pigs, chickens, and turkeys to the mix. In 2012, they had their first child and began to raise a family. Their farm and family have only grown since!

 

The Mattisons are strong proponents of regenerative agriculture. Nathan and Meghan’s beef, pork, and chicken are New York Grown and Certified, and they work closely with New York Soil and Water to ensure that they follow good environmental and animal welfare practices. Their cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens are regularly rotated on their land, giving them regular access to fresh pasture. They also put up their own hay and supplement the animals’ feed with local, non-GMO grains. Currently, the family is working with the USDA’s Natural Resources and Conservation Services to explore silvopasturing their pigs in their 70-acre forest. Clearly, all of their animals are lovingly and humanely raised, resulting in high-quality products.  

In addition to raising animals, the Mattisons have two acres of sustainably-grown vegetables, which they sell at the Chestertown and Glens Falls Farmers’ Markets and through their online store and CSA program. They also blend various seasoning mixes for their meats and are thinking of adding salads and minimally processed vegetables to their offerings now that they have a licensed 20c commercial kitchen. 

 

Find out more about Grazin’ Acres at https://www.grazinacresfarm.com/ and follow them on Instagram @grazinacres and Facebook at Grazin’ Acres Farm. And be sure to visit Megan and her kids at the Saturday Saratoga Farmers’ Market for delicious meat and honey! 

 

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at High Rock Park in Downtown Saratoga. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

 

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Perfect Plant Farm: A holistic take on farm to table food

February 28, 2023 By marketeditor

By Julia Howard

 

It’s 4:00 pm on a February evening in Latham, and the temperature is falling. Mahbub Rahman, his wife Irin Naher, and their three children, Masrur, Haniam, and Surah, hurry to cover flowers growing in their hoop house. They carefully lay tarps over ranunculus, snapdragons, tulips, and other flower varieties. They will bring these flowers to farmers’ markets beginning in May.

The family works together to support their farm and holistic wellness business, Perfect Plant Farm, a NY State Grown and Certified farm. The farm participates in Agricultural Environmental Management and is free of chemicals and pesticides. 

Perfect Plant Farm, photo provided

Their products include microgreens, seasonal flowers, potted succulents, and ready-to-eat foods like microgreen smoothies, salads, soups, and rice dishes.

“Our goal is to make and grow real food for good health because everyone should have the right to be healthy,” explained Rahman.

Microgreens are a crucial part of what is produced at Perfect Plant Farm as they contain 4-40% more nutrients than mature vegetables and herbs typically consumed. The tiny greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Vibrant flats of microgreens are available from the farm at weekend farmers’ markets in Saratoga.

Irin Wellness, photo by Graciela Colston

“It is very important to understand what foods support our health needs because we are all different,” said Rahman. “What makes your body happy is different from mine.”

The family also promotes their holistic business, Irin Wellness. Naher, a licensed holistic health professional, offers personal nutrition consultation. “The goal is to help people to make the right food choices,” explained Rahman.

Perfect Plant Farm supports the understanding that food should be delicious and healing. They bring lentil soup with vegetables, herbs, and lemon, chicken and rice take-home meals, spring rolls, rice pudding, vegetarian pakora (fritters), and more.

“We really enjoy offering our food at farmers’ markets,” said Rahman. “It’s where real people come to shop, the food is the best, and it helps the community,” he added.

You can also find Perfect Plant Farm at the Spa City and Colonie Farmers’ Market. This summer, they will also attend the Clifton Park Farmers’ Market. Their products are available for pick-up in Latham by preordering by email at perfectplantfarm@gmail.com and by phone at (646)591-6046. Ask about their CSA shares to save on prepared food, flowers, and microgreens.

The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Wilton Mall Food Court. Find us online at www.saratogafarmersmarket.org, where you can sign up for our weekly newsletter, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SaratogaFarmersMarket.

 

Filed Under: Featured Article, homepage feature, News Tagged With: antioxidants, CSA, family buisness, holistic health, irin wellness farm, microgreen smooties, microgreens, natural healing, perfect plant farm, succulents, winter produce

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