Raven Hill Farm is a small farm run by the Bahnemann/Evans Family in the heart of Central Vermont. We raise Berkshire pigs, Kiko goats and produce maple syrup at a human-scale. Through our efforts, we strive to build a self-sustaining farm that preserves old traditions, honors and regenerates the land and provides quality meat to our community. We farm with our kids, our friends, family and neighbors in the long tradition of small-scale diversified farming that built Vermont.

Our products are available through a "share" program, at local stores and restaurants and online through our Farm Store.

These goats are ready to be moved to a new section of pasture, which they will share with redwing blackbirds, bobolinks and likely a number of other ground-nesting birds. This field, which boarders a small stream, used to be part of a larger hayfield. When we started grazing goats we shifted it to pasture allowing the birds the time they need to fledge their young. While I’m sure a few of the nests are disturbed by goat hooves, many have a far better chance of raising a clutch than they would versus the hay mower. Later in the summer, after the birds have left and the goats have been roadster through the fields, we will get a late cut of hay. This cleans the fields up for next season and gives us some marginal fodder for our three too-fat donkeys. #farmingwithnature
These goats are ready to be moved to a new section of pasture, which they will share with redwing blackbirds, bobolinks and likely a number of other ground-nesting birds. This field, which boarders a small stream, used to be part of a larger hayfield. When we started grazing goats we shifted it to pasture allowing the birds the time they need to fledge their young. While I’m sure a few of the nests are disturbed by goat hooves, many have a far better chance of raising a clutch than they would versus the hay mower. Later in the summer, after the birds have left and the goats have been roadster through the fields, we will get a late cut of hay. This cleans the fields up for next season and gives us some marginal fodder for our three too-fat donkeys. #farmingwithnature
Me and the peonies are clacking out some fresh maple syrup labels. #traditionalmaplesyrup #handmadehorsepowered #vermontmaplesyrup #typewriter #ravenhillfarm
Me and the peonies are clacking out some fresh maple syrup labels. #traditionalmaplesyrup #handmadehorsepowered #vermontmaplesyrup #typewriter #ravenhillfarm
Do you like bluegrass, brunch, pork, maple syrup, fresh veggies, horse drawn wagon rides, craft beer, locally roasted coffee, yoga, kids games, Vermont history museums, riding bikes, quilt raffles, historic meetinghouses and celebrating community? Then you should probably get yourself and the crew to the Braintree Meeting House this Sunday from 10 - 4. It’s all going down then, the music is FREE and donations benefit the Braintree Historical Society which preserves our small town’s history and this incredible 1845 building. More info via the link in our profile.
Do you like bluegrass, brunch, pork, maple syrup, fresh veggies, horse drawn wagon rides, craft beer, locally roasted coffee, yoga, kids games, Vermont history museums, riding bikes, quilt raffles, historic meetinghouses and celebrating community? Then you should probably get yourself and the crew to the Braintree Meeting House this Sunday from 10 - 4. It’s all going down then, the music is FREE and donations benefit the Braintree Historical Society which preserves our small town’s history and this incredible 1845 building. More info via the link in our profile.
I’ve been thinking about our farm name lately as we have four raven fledglings finding their wings and learning to fly while thrashing around in the trees next to our house. It’s a lot of fun watching them explore the farm. They’re a huge part of this place and I can’t imagine the farm without them. And so it occurs to me that naming your farm is at least as important as picking the name for your band or for your child. So let’s us farmers all play a little game called #whatsinafarmname - In a few sentences, why not share your farm name’s origin story with the Instaworld? Throw the #whatsinafarmname hashtag on the post and we’ll see where this goes! #ravenhillfarm
I’ve been thinking about our farm name lately as we have four raven fledglings finding their wings and learning to fly while thrashing around in the trees next to our house. It’s a lot of fun watching them explore the farm. They’re a huge part of this place and I can’t imagine the farm without them. And so it occurs to me that naming your farm is at least as important as picking the name for your band or for your child. So let’s us farmers all play a little game called #whatsinafarmname - In a few sentences, why not share your farm name’s origin story with the Instaworld? Throw the #whatsinafarmname hashtag on the post and we’ll see where this goes! #ravenhillfarm
Hosing down the sows. #berkshirepigs
Hosing down the sows. #berkshirepigs
Misty morning up on Raven Hill. #ravenhillfarm
Misty morning up on Raven Hill. #ravenhillfarm
Good goats eating heaps of invasive chervil. Should have made a video so you could hear the squeaking of the watery stalks as their teeth crunch down. #kikogoats #vtinvasives #chervilsucks #ravenhillfarm #meatgoats
Good goats eating heaps of invasive chervil. Should have made a video so you could hear the squeaking of the watery stalks as their teeth crunch down. #kikogoats #vtinvasives #chervilsucks #ravenhillfarm #meatgoats
Evening chore view. #ravenhillfarm
Evening chore view. #ravenhillfarm
The trillium are going out with a bang.... #vtwildflowers #trillium #springephemeral #ravenhillfarm
The trillium are going out with a bang.... #vtwildflowers #trillium #springephemeral #ravenhillfarm
At some point In the last week I transitioned from farming to small engine repair. #everythingsbroken
At some point In the last week I transitioned from farming to small engine repair. #everythingsbroken
These goats are ready to be moved to a new section of pasture, which they will share with redwing blackbirds, bobolinks and likely a number of other ground-nesting birds. This field, which boarders a small stream, used to be part of a larger hayfield. When we started grazing goats we shifted it to pasture allowing the birds the time they need to fledge their young. While I’m sure a few of the nests are disturbed by goat hooves, many have a far better chance of raising a clutch than they would versus the hay mower. Later in the summer, after the birds have left and the goats have been roadster through the fields, we will get a late cut of hay. This cleans the fields up for next season and gives us some marginal fodder for our three too-fat donkeys. #farmingwithnature Me and the peonies are clacking out some fresh maple syrup labels. #traditionalmaplesyrup #handmadehorsepowered #vermontmaplesyrup #typewriter #ravenhillfarm Do you like bluegrass, brunch, pork, maple syrup, fresh veggies, horse drawn wagon rides, craft beer, locally roasted coffee, yoga, kids games, Vermont history museums, riding bikes, quilt raffles, historic meetinghouses and celebrating community? Then you should probably get yourself and the crew to the Braintree Meeting House this Sunday from 10 - 4. It’s all going down then, the music is FREE and donations benefit the Braintree Historical Society which preserves our small town’s history and this incredible 1845 building. More info via the link in our profile. I’ve been thinking about our farm name lately as we have four raven fledglings finding their wings and learning to fly while thrashing around in the trees next to our house. It’s a lot of fun watching them explore the farm. They’re a huge part of this place and I can’t imagine the farm without them. And so it occurs to me that naming your farm is at least as important as picking the name for your band or for your child. So let’s us farmers all play a little game called #whatsinafarmname - In a few sentences, why not share your farm name’s origin story with the Instaworld? Throw the #whatsinafarmname hashtag on the post and we’ll see where this goes! #ravenhillfarm Hosing down the sows. #berkshirepigs Misty morning up on Raven Hill. #ravenhillfarm Good goats eating heaps of invasive chervil. Should have made a video so you could hear the squeaking of the watery stalks as their teeth crunch down. #kikogoats #vtinvasives #chervilsucks #ravenhillfarm #meatgoats Evening chore view. #ravenhillfarm The trillium are going out with a bang.... #vtwildflowers #trillium #springephemeral #ravenhillfarm At some point In the last week I transitioned from farming to small engine repair. #everythingsbroken