Asgaard Farm & Dairy

Website: asgaardfarm.com

Asgaard Farm and Dairy, located near the village of Au Sable Forks in the Adirondack Park, is the former home of artist, writer, adventurer and political activist Rockwell Kent. It was acquired by David Brunner and Rhonda Butler in 1988. After working several years to restore the land and buildings, they put the farm back into production, initially growing certified organic grains and hay. They have added a small but growing herd of registered Alpine and Nubian goats, which they milk on a seasonal basis to produce a variety of farmstead cheeses. Hand-crafted goat milk soaps are made during the winter.

Beyond field crops and the goat dairy, Asgaard’s owners raise free-range chickens for meat and eggs. Pastured pigs were added to the mix in 2009. Plans are currently underway to establish a grass-fed beef herd. Asgaard is also part of the American Tree Farm System, and its woodlands are managed using sustainable forestry practices.