Local Lamb

Lamb is available in Ontario year-round and is often a key ingredient in many religious holiday feasts starting in the spring. A lean and tender read meat option, lamb is also high in protein, iron and B-vitamins. There are several different cuts available, and the meat is easy to prepare.

There are plenty of options to buy lamb locally. Check out these Wellington County farms and a retail stores who offer high quality meat.

Farms:

Circle R Lamb, Wallenstein

Located in southern Mapleton Township, Ryan and Romy Schill and family keep a flock of over 200 ewes. All lambs are raised on their family farm from birth and are grain finished resulting in a mild and tender meat. They offer a variety of cuts, 1/4 or 1/2 lamb meat boxes or whole lambs butchered to your specifications. In addition to meat, they offer sheep skins, fibre products and yarn and wool processed at the Grand Valley Fibre Company close to Arthur.

For orders, please contact Romy directly at 519.669.4146, by email, or order online through Bailey's Local Foods in Kitchener/Waterloo.

View Circle R Lamb's Partner Profile for location information and more.

Maple Hill Farm, Rockwood

Located in the rolling hills along the Speed River, Matt and Brenna are first-generation sheep farmers. They take a great deal of pride in offering our customers local, sustainable, and ethically raised meat.  They offer a variety of sampler and butcher boxes, or sides and whole lambs.

For orders call Brenna directly at 226.820.1192 or by email. 

View Maple Hill Farms' Partner Profile for location information and more.

Local Retailer:

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Market Fresh, Guelph

Market Fresh prides itself in sourcing local product. In fact, many local artisanal food brands have had their start at their store. Their commitment to sourcing local is represented in all different areas in the market, especially in their house-own butcher shop. They offer a wide variety of meats, including locally raised lamb from Beverly Creek Farm. Popular cuts include racks, shoulder and shank and customers are encouraged to talk directly to the butcher shop staff for custom cuts and preparation instructions.

Pre-orders are available via phone 519.823.8046, by e-mail, or visit them in store.

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Recipes and Tips for preparing and using Lamb