Farmer points to gap in Vermont slaughter regulationsFarmer points to gap in Vermont slaughter regulations
"They are humanely raised-- that is what our promotion is for selling Greenfield Highland beef-- we take excellent care of these cattle," Shatney said. Recently a wayward heifer showed up on his farm numerous times, dodging traffic on busy Route 16. But after returning the heifer several times, it kept returning. Read more...
From: WCAX
April 28, 2011
Twin calves named by Vt. kids grow into award-winning cows
Meet Cinnamon Raisin and her twins Crimson and Clover. These cows are national champs. "What is amazing about these three animals is these are twins and it is the first time in the history of the National Western Stock Show that a pair of Highland twins have won the cow calf championship," said Ray Shatney of Shat Acres Farm. Read more...
From: WCAX
February 4, 2011
Shatney to help lead cattle association
Ray Shatney, of greensboro bend, was elected to the board of the American Highland Cattle Association during the organization's recent convention...read more.
Combing for a Cause
the Scottish Highland duo were guests at Morristown Graded School, where eager students combed their shaggy reddish-brown hair and carefully placed the combings into a cardboard box. The hair will help to clean up the disastrous oil spill threatening wildlife and livelihoods along the Gulf Coast... read more.
From: Stowe Reporter
May 27, 2010
Shat Acres finds success with branded beef
Carroll Shatney spent more than 40 years raising and improving his herd of highland cattle in Greensboro, VT... read more.
From: Country Folks New England Farm Weekly
February 8, 2010
Greensboro Family's Champion Highlands
A little treat usually does the trick, but if the cows don't come, the horn usually does the trick.. read more.
From: WCAX
July 24, 2009
Dinner on the Hoof, Greenfield Highland Beef
Each spring Janet Steward prepares a mammal unit for her first-grade students at Morristown Elementary School...read more.
From: The Montpelier Bridge
July 23, 2009
Highland Beef Big Hit at the Big E
On a sunny, blue sky,70+ degree day in September a day any fair committee would wish for, the Big E celebrated Vermont Day 2008, highlighling Vermont-raised Highland beef in the Harvest Kitchen in the Better Living Center. (Rumor has it twenty three thousand peopie passed through the gates on that Saturday, September 20th, 2008.) The governor of Vermont and his wife even stopped by the Harvest Kitchen...read more.
From: The Chanter, Northeast Highland Cattle Association Newsletter
Spring, 2009
Local beef to help Hardwick Community: Hardwick food pantry receives meat loaf made from locally sourced food donations.
Greenfield Highland Beef of Greensboro Bend and Plainfield, USDA certified
grass fed and grass finished beef, is planning to donate 10 pounds of groumd beef each month to
Hardwick Food Pantry... read more.
From: The Center for an Agricultural Community
February 9, 2008
Highland Cow name queen of her breed at national show
If Cinnamon Swirl holds her nose up any higher and carries her 1,350 pounds more regally than the 50 other Scottish Highland cows at Shat-Acres Farm, she has good reason... read more.
From: The Caledonia Record
February 27,2004