River and Rail Farms – Hoosick Falls, NY

Siblings Erin, Lauren and Matt Williams raise Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW), Certified Grassfed by AGW beef cattle at River and Rail Farms in Hoosick Falls, New York. The farm was previously owned by the Tilley family, who farmed the land for multiple generations. While in the Tilley family, the farm was converted to an organic dairy and then to a grassfed beef and diversified livestock farm. Erin, Lauren and Matthew purchased the farm from the Tilley family in 2022 and are carrying on the farming tradition.

The herd of Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW beef cattle at River and Rail Farms are rotationally managed, grazing one section of pasture before being moved to fresh fields. This type of management allows grass to recover before cows return to graze again; it also keeps the soil properly fertilized and minimizes the build up of internal parasites, thereby avoiding reliance on chemical treatments. “We utilize managed rotational grazing to ensure both a healthy farm and high-quality traditional breed Red Devon beef,” says Lauren.

In addition to being Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, the cattle herd at River and Rail Farms is Certified Grassfed by AGW, the first—and only—food label in the U.S. and Canada that guarantees food products come from animals fed a 100% grass and forage diet, and raised entirely outdoors on pasture or range. “We are proud to offer Certified Organic, Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW beef to our customers,” says Erin.

Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW beef from River and Rail Farms is available at area farmers markets along with directly from the farm, with pre-order online and pickup on-site. Check the AGW directory for details. For more information, visit tilldalefarm.com along with the farm’s Facebook and Instagram page and contact Lauren, Erin and Matt Williams at riverandrailfarms@gmail.com and (717) 202-5842.