Barlow Beef

I made the trek out to Barlow Beef at Wike Brothers’ Farm in Sharon, Connecticut last night to pick up some locally raised grass fed beef. I was not disappointed. The prices were right. The selection was wide given the size of the operation. And I got to meet the man that makes it all happen: Hank Barlow. He was extremely friendly and helpful. He even agreed to meet me in the pitch black at night in 9-​degree cold to let me shop after I got out of work and could make the trek out to Sharon.
It’s beautiful country, surrounded by mountains and state forests. There’s even a covered bridge coming into town. It’s worth the trip out to see the farm and the area even if you are a vegetarian. But, if you are a meat eater like I am, this was a life-​changing experience. In addition to being cost effective (even the filet is $ 23/​pound compared to 17 at your local grocer for crap that is fed corn syrup, antibiotics and hormones and $ 35 at whole foods for god knows what), this operation is local, sustainable, humane and family-​run.
This is what it’s all about folks.