Our Story
Walden was born in 2013 over a pasture-raised roast chicken and a simple realization—the healthiest, most flavorful food comes from small, hard-working farms, not big industrial ones.
Factory farming has a stranglehold on our food system. It churns out cheap, tasteless meat, devastates the environment, and squeezes farmers to the brink. We knew there had to be a better way—a way to reconnect people with their food and the farmers who raise it.
We’ve spent the last 12 years building that food system. We partner with independent, family-run farms across the East Coast. These folks raise animals on regenerative pastures, using practices that rebuild soil, store carbon, and protect the land for future generations. No feedlots. No shortcuts. No nonsense. When you buy from Walden, over three times more of every dollar goes back to these farmers than when you shop at a supermarket.
The meat? It speaks for itself. 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and chicken, and lamb raised as nature intended—all bursting with flavor and packed with nutrition. Every share we deliver celebrates the whole animal, from everyday staples like ground beef, chicken thighs, and breakfast sausage to heirloom cuts like Bavette steak, pork jowls, and lamb ribs you won’t find at a grocery chain. It’s like having a personal farmer’s market delivered to your door.
Moreover, Walden is built on a foundation of serving our regional food community. Our business sourced 100% of our meat from independent, small-scale family farms and producers. Our regional, member-based model serves individuals and families within our regional Northeast food system of New England, New York and New Jersey.
Walden is about more than better meat. It’s about rewriting the rules. We believe small farms—not factory farms—should be the backbone of our food system. And we believe in leaving the land better than we found it, so future generations can thrive.
Some call it common sense. We call it the Walden Way.
Our Farmers & Suppliers
At Walden, we partner with over 50 independent family farms across the East Coast—all committed to raising animals the right way: on pasture, with care, and in harmony with the land. These are just a few of the incredible producers who embody the Walden Way, using regenerative practices that restore soil health, support rural communities, and deliver exceptional quality from farm to table.
Megan & Rob Wilcox
Edmeston, New York
Megan and Rob have been raising animals since they were kids, and today their family farm in Vermont is a full-circle operation rooted in passion and purpose. From pasture-raised beef and lamb to broiler chickens and laying hens, every decision they make balances what’s best for their animals, the land, and the families they feed. Using rotational grazing, low-input tillage, and family-powered care—including help from their two daughters and a pack of hardworking guardian dogs—the Wilcoxes are building something rare: a true multigenerational farm built on integrity, not shortcuts.
Mallory Mort
Ghent, New York
Mallory has spent a lifetime with animals, raising horses and cattle in the lush pastures of upstate New York. A Penn State graduate in Animal Production, Mallory moved to Ghent as a young farmer and never looked back. Today, he runs a grass-fed Angus beef operation using regenerative practices like rotational grazing, natural fertilization through animal rotation, and no synthetic inputs. His family—including a son and daughter-in-law who are both veterinarians—help ensure every animal thrives. For Mallory, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing cows and foals in a green field—and grilling up a medium rare porterhouse, of course.
Norman and David Allen Miller
Newark Valley, New York
At Brothers Ridge, two families have built a life around livestock, land, and the values that tie them together. They raise pasture-raised lambs for Walden along with beef cattle, broilers, laying hens, and even a family milk cow. Every animal is raised without antibiotics, growth hormones, or GMOs—and every pasture is managed with care through rotational grazing. When they’re not sorting lambs or gathering eggs, you’ll find the kids learning the ropes right alongside their parents. At Brothers Ridge, it’s more than farming—it’s a shared way of life.
Jamie & Amy Ager
Fairview, North Carolina
Jamie and Amy Ager are fourth-generation farmers in the Blue Ridge Mountains, raising 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork with deep respect for the land and their animals. Their regenerative approach is rooted in rotational grazing, using multiple species to build healthier soils and mimic natural ecosystems. For Jamie, farming is both a calling and a community act—one where healthy food, thriving soil, and human connection all go hand-in-hand. With their teenage sons already stepping into farm life, they’re not just preserving a legacy—they’re building a resilient future.
Bruce Rivington
Hamilton, New York
Bruce has been farming for over 45 years, and he’s spent the last two decades focused on regenerative practices like rotational grazing and soil health. His son now runs the dairy side while Bruce oversees their creamery, proving that good food and strong family go hand in hand. Bruce hasn’t tilled his soil in over 20 years—part of his commitment to working with nature, not against it. His favorite food? Grass-fed butter. Because when you’ve tasted the real thing, there’s no going back.
Riley Harness
Newbury, Vermont
When COVID hit, Riley built a chicken coop—and that was just the beginning. Inspired by his kids and a love of animals, Riley dove headfirst into farming, building one of the fastest-growing pasture-based pork operations east of Pennsylvania. With hogs, hens, goats, and beef cattle in rotation, Riley practices deep bedding in winter, spreads composted manure on local fields, and feeds a carefully crafted diet that supports animal health without compromise. His whole family is in it, from early morning pig sorting to weekend breakfasts built around their own eggs and bacon.
Evans & Addison Hooks
Swainsboro, Georgia
For Evans Hooks and his son Addison, raising cattle is a four-generation commitment to doing things right. From the sandy soils of eastern Georgia, the Hooks family leads with integrity and innovation—growing nutrient-rich forages, applying precision tracking to improve animal health, and selecting genetics that prioritize both meat quality and animal welfare. Their cattle graze nearly year-round on green pasture, contributing to carbon sequestration and land restoration. At their core, Evans and Addison are farmers for the future—combining time-honored wisdom with cutting-edge regenerative science.
Adam Grady
Kenansville, North Carolina
Adam Grady represents the tenth generation on his family’s land, and he’s rethinking every inch of it. A former conventional grower turned regenerative pioneer, Adam raises pastured pork, grass-fed beef, and row crops—all integrated into a system that’s as innovative as it is restorative. He plants multi-species cover crops, rotationally grazes animals, and works closely with soil health experts to rebuild fertility from the ground up. Adam’s farm is a model of what’s possible: an ecosystem where the land heals, the animals thrive, and farmers like Adam prove that tradition and transformation can go hand in hand.
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Our team has built an incredible culture of passion, volunteerism, and dedication to our local communities. We’re always looking for more folks to join us – if this is you, check out our openings or email us at jobs@waldenlocalmeat.com.