About US

Organic Farmers in Rochester NY

Greg was about halfway through a graduate program in chemistry when he realized something…

A career path in chemistry was interesting, but it could never compare to that incredible experience he had that one summer he spent working on an organic farm.

Over a bottle of wine in our tiny Southern California apartment, we made the call. Farming was to be our future.

Greg went on to earn his doctoral degree in record timing (yes, he really does have a Ph.D.) and then immediately started pursuing his real passion, farming!

The stars aligned in 2016 when we bought our land here in Rochester (NY) – where our friends and family reside – and we haven’t turned back since!

We raise organic turkeys and have fast become THE place to get the best Thanksgiving turkey in Rochester.

To learn more about the farm and try the foods we grow, click HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you sell pasture-raised meat?
Yes, our turkeys are all pasture-raised. They live outside as soon as they can handle the cool fall nights until the day we process them for Thanksgiving!

Do you sell certified organic meat?
All of our turkeys are certified organic. This means the meats you purchase from us are never exposed to any growth hormones, steroids, or antibiotics.

Is the meat non-GMO?
Yes, all the grains we provide for our animals are certified organic and non-GMO (AKA “GMO-free”).

Do you slaughter at the Farm?
We process our Thanksgiving turkeys on the farm.

Do you have turkey for Thanksgiving?
Yes, we raise a limited number of organic and pasture-raised Thanksgiving turkeys. We start taking reservations in August. Quantities and sizes options are limited, and deposits are required. Sign up for our newsletter to get alerted when sign-up is open.

Do you sell eggs, pork, or grass-fed beef?
We stopped selling beef, pork, and eggs in 2023.

Do you ship your products?
Unfortunately, we do not have the extra capacity to package and ship our products.

Can we buy your meat for our restaurant?
No, our turkey is available only for on-farm pickup

Do you sell quail, turkey eggs, chicken, goat, lamb, or any other type of meat?
Nope.

A deeper dive into Our Farming Practices

Our Farm is certified organic through NOFA-NY. We don’t use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides, antibiotics or hormones. We do not mistreat our animals and do not support practices that will damage our land or surrounding wildlife.

Turkeys: All of our poultry and eggs are certified organic. As soon as the turkeys are strong enough to live outside, they’re moved to pasture where they can forage for plants and bugs. The birds live outside every day so they can get lots of exercise, fresh air and space to roam. They get a ration of local certified organic grain every day and they’re moved to fresh pasture very frequently (at least twice per week). We do all of our poultry processing here on the farm, so we can avoid transport stress and guarantee they’re processed to our high standards.

Testimonials

What our customers say:

Susanne Rose
Susanne Rose
14/06/2022
I am not a frequent meat eater, but I do eat pork from this amazing farm. I give Thanks and gratitude to the farm, Jenny and Greg, the animals and the land. There is such obvious love and care demonstrated in the care of the animals as well as the land on which they live. The meat is delicious and the eggs are as well. These friendly and caring farmers are a blessing to our community.
Donna Beha
Donna Beha
13/05/2022
My first order was for eggs, potatoes, and onions and I am very pleased with the fresh farm taste of these items. I eat very little meat so I have not tried any pork products, but I love the idea of organically farm raised animals and vegetables. (I let my sister in Victor know about this farm in case she is interested as she prefers fresh and local farm-raised meat). Ordering and pickup were easy. I'm hoping, with time, they can expand their product list.
Sue Tedesco
Sue Tedesco
16/04/2022
A well organized organic farm. Delicious pork. My curmudgeon dad remarked the chops were the best he ever had.
Jasmine K.
Jasmine K.
12/04/2022
I've been purchasing pork from Stonecrop for about 2 years now. The meat is amazing. I love the butt steaks, bacon, pork chops, etc. I love feeling good about eating the fatty pieces because I know it's clean and delicious and I don't want to waste any part of the pigs that Greg and Jenney so carefully and lovingly raise. The pork bones make the most amazing bone broth. But my favorite things about this farm is the transparency, something we don't see very often. Through their weekly newsletter and farm tours we know exactly how the pigs are raised and we even hear about the challenges and the solutions they find. Thank you so much for farming the way it should be done!
Katie Donovan
Katie Donovan
12/04/2022
The best pork you will ever eat, and lovely people running the show. This is what the future of the food economy needs to look like! Local, humane, delicious.
Jeff Voellinger
Jeff Voellinger
11/04/2022
All the products available from Stonecrop are amazing! Been a customer for a few years and have never been disappointed with quality or customer service. This is great place to check out for products that always meet a high standard
Wade Robison
Wade Robison
10/04/2022
Well, it's hard to praise Stonecrop Farm too much--great people, very good meat and eggs. And all organic. I'm always amazed at how good everything is. We haven't had a single bad piece of meat from them, and, I must say, the ham I find particularly delicious.
Jonathan Arney
Jonathan Arney
10/04/2022
I began buying from Stonecrop farm when I sought a connection with eating healthy meat and learning about the process of farming organically and sustainably. I have been able to follow the close relationship these farmers have to their animals and high standards of raising meat ethically. Pork meat is delicious, clean, and healthy which was my goal in buying from Stonecrop Farm. The unexpected bonus is how much they communicate with the customer to give me a bird's eye view of their operations. Glad to have them as neighbors who care for the environment too.
Amy Beaver
Amy Beaver
10/04/2022
Greg and Jenney are just great. The quality is top notch and they are just so friendly and knowledgeable. We have ordered half pigs from them and are always happy. We have visited the farm for a tour and they do a great job. We love knowing where our pork comes from and knowing that we're helping a local business. We couldn't recommend them more.
Karen Nead
Karen Nead
10/04/2022
Greg and Jenney provide such a great service. I am very particular about what meat I eat and serve my family. This is the only pork I will buy. And to pick up some veggies at the same time is a bonus!

As Featured in:

WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson: Discussing California’s so-called “bacon law” and what it would mean for farmers and consumers, if enacted (March 2023)

WROC News: Turkey Prices Rising Amid National Shortage (November 2022)

WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson: How Local Farmers Are Working To Keep Their Land Farmland Forever (July 2022)

WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson: How Farmers Can Restore Public Trust (April 2022)

Food About Town Podcast with Chris Lindstrom (November 2021)

Authority Magazine: Reducing Food Waste (October 2021)

WXXI Connections With Evan Dawson: Should We Stop Abusing The Animals We Eat? (August 2021)

Edible Finger Lakes: When Journaling is a Farm Job (March 2020)

Edible Finger Lakes: Farming in Times of Mud (March 2019)

WROC News 8: Adam Interviews: The Turkey Farmers (November 2018)

WROC News 8: Fact or Fiction? The Woolybear Caterpillar and Other Weather Folklore Explored (November 2018)

Owl Light News: A fine feathered fest: Stonecrop Farm Interview (November 2017)

WXXI News: Rochester kids explore farm life and food in Rush (August 2017)

Boomtown Table: Thankful For The Birds (November 2016)

Post Magazine: Good Egg (Winter 2016)

Contact us below for media inquiries

Greg@StonecropFarmNY.com

phone: 585-204-6496

1396 Rush-Henrietta Townline Rd. Rush, NY 14543

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