Sand Meadow Farm

09/16/2026

We will be closed the next two weekends (Sept 19-20 and 26-27) for meat sales as we are exhibiting sheep and cattle at the Big E in West Springfield, MA. Come visit us and say hi in the Mallary Complex on the Fairgrounds. Look for our farm sign!

Egg Sales will still be available as a self serve cooler daily.

We will reopen the weekend of October 3rd and 4th fully restocked with Pork and Lamb!

Thank you!

09/08/2026

Oliver had a great Labor Day Weekend in the cattle barn at the Goshen Fair with his two Shorthorns.

Highlights include:

Champion Middleweight Steer both in the Jackpot and Junior Show with Twister!

Thistle - 2nd in AOB Junior Yearling Heifer in Junior Show, 4th in Open Show and Jackpot Show

Oliver 4th in a really tough showmanship class and asked to return for Division championship class.

Thank you to everyone who helped to put this show on and all the extras you did for all the youth showing this weekend, we all had a great time, and was great to be a part of a really competitive show!

09/05/2026

End of Summer Sale! 20% off of All Pork, Ground Lamb and Lanb Stew. This Weekend Only!

Stop by the store tomorrow 8 am- 6 pm to pick up your Labor Day Meal! We are closed on Sunday.

Thank you for supporting local!

Winter/Fall hours:
Mon-Friday 4pm-6pm
Sat and Sun 8am - 6pm
We will be closed for the Big E.

08/31/2026

I want to commend the Shropshire board for passing the new DNA policy last night. This is a crucial first step in the right direction to restore value to Shropshires and allow breeders to once again take pride in the flocks they have invested so much time and passion into.

Is this first step perfect? Probably not—but it is a step forward. When Jesse Cole started Banana Ball, he was the first to admit it wasn’t perfect from day one. It grew because of passion and a willingness to adapt and keep improving. That is how I look at this policy: we recognized an issue and created an initial solution, with the hope that it will evolve and guide the breed toward a stronger future.

We needed a solution where a breeder can truly be a breeder, where our stud rams become more valuable, and where future livestock families want to be part of a reputable, respected breed that can regain its prominence. No one can say this board sat idle—we are trying, and we will keep working to move the breed forward. Progress never happens by standing still.

I know not everyone agrees on this approach, and I sincerely thank everyone for their input, passion, and debate.

08/30/2026

08/16/2026

Sharing from Oliver's page, come vist Oliver and Twister at The Big E September 25th - 28th.......

After an amazing 4-H fair, I'm exited to say that I am headed to the Big E to represent the state of Connecticut exhibiting my 4-H beef project "Twister".

Twister is a red roan Shorthorn steer currently weighing close to 1150 pounds. I bought him in Indiana this past November and have been working hard raising and working him, with Big E as a end goal!

With the Big E coming in hot, I thought this was the perfect time to invite you all to the 4-H Beef Steer Auction, September 28th at 6pm in Mallary Arena, where I will be selling Twister. I will be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday showing him against other steers from New England. Feel free to contact me with any questions if you are intrested in purchasing a steer. I hope to see you all there!

08/04/2026

NEW PRODUCT ALERT!
With the help of my mom, Susan Shea Mack, I have started making art again! My mom, who is an amazing watercolorist, painted this weekend with me, and the result: some beautiful hand-crafted cards, each one a unique and original painting!

Stop by the farm store to take a look:
$6.00 per card or 4 for $20.00 while supplies last!

I am trying to convince her to come to the farm next summer to do a series of watercolor painting workshops for you all- comment here to make it happen!

Open Daily 9 AM to 6PM
92 Frog Hollow Rd
Ellington, CT
USDA Packaged home-grown beef, pork and lamb
Eggs available daily - $6.00 / Dozen
Thank you for supporting local!

07/10/2026

We will be open all weekend! Stop by for some Bacon for a BLT, Italian Sausage for some pasta or some kebabs for the grill. Squash and Cucumbers might even be ready! Summer dinners are the best!

Open Daily 9 AM to 6PM
92 Frog Hollow Rd
Ellington, CT
Eggs available daily - $6.00 / Dozen
Thank you for supporting local!

If you stop by, you might meet Clyde, our very friendly barn cat. He loves his job! And... he is a social butterfly! Just make sure that he does not hop into your car as you leave.

07/09/2026

We had a fantastic trip to the All American Junior Sheep Show in Maryland this past weekend! Thank you to all volunteers and show sponsors who make this all possible for the hundreds of youth exhibiting.

We battled the 100+ degree days trying to keep the 21 sheep and ourselves cool. With that said all 8 Lincolns, 7 Southdowns, 4 Shops, and 2 Oxfords all made it through the ring. Highlighted by the Lincolns who had a fantastic day. Thank you to all who helped out in the show ring, as it was a circus at some points with 3 breeds showing on Saturday!

Thank you to Wind Valley Farm for allowing Oliver this opportunity with a great set Lincolns, not sure what he was more excited about Supreme Drive, Lincoln Top Gun Belt Buckle or all the crabs with Old Bay he crushed!

Lastly very proud of Addisen Nicholson as she was honored with the Spirt of the All American award in memory of Darrell Hall someone that helped her get her start in the Oxford breed.

06/22/2026