![]() ![]() Each season the Erdles produce five hundred tons of concord grapes, not to mention other varieties. Seventy of their acres are devoted to grape production. On this land the Erdles cultivate blueberries, blackberries, and more than anything else, grapes. Today he stands alongside his dad Rich in one of their many grape fields that span more than 90 acres in the town of Silver Creek. You are all helping us preserve part of WNY’s beautiful landscape, diverse wildlife and small scale food production.”Īt just fourteen years old, Colin Erdle was carrying cartons of blueberries into the Co-op when it was on Lexington Ave. “Lexington has been a partner with us, and we would not be where we are without all of their customers. Stand Fast Farm began selling their grass fed beef to the Co-op in 2008. When asked why he grass feeds, Tim said that for him it comes down to a quality of life issue for his cattle. Cattle grazes on a rich blend of plants, a sustainable way to feed, as the grass fields can be raised as multi-year crops. All of their cattle is grass fed with a focus on maximizing the cows’ time at pasture. currently, Tim, alongside his wife and son, manage 150 acres and 110 head of cattle. ![]() Upon returning to New York, he purchased his farm. It was during an internship in Idaho that Tim learned how to raise premium grass fed beef. Through this project Tim built the foundation of his love of caring for animals, as well as, his understanding of the cattle industry. His first experience with cattle was in high school when he did a 4-H steer project. ![]() Tim Grant, owner of Stand Fast Farm in Dunkirk, NY is a first-generation cattle farmer. ![]()
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