Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm: Class Act

| May 4, 2012 | 7 Comments

For the next four Class Acts, we’re going to highlight four classy acts in food production and sustainability in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. These four were part of a weekend-long, 40-farm Piedmont Farm tour sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association as a way to learn more and celebrate the small family farms in the region.

Jack and Sandy Pleasant consider themselves the stewards of the 260 acres that have been in Jack’s family for 200 years. Without any experience in livestock, Jack read some how-to books, and started The Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm on his family’s land.

With 120 buffalo, Sunset Ridge has the second largest bison herd in the state. The bison are pasture raised, and are never treated with antibiotics or growth hormones.

The Farm gives tours and is completely transparent it how they raise and slaughter the bison. They take particular care of how to keep the land pristine through animal husbandry and sustainable practices.

For those who eat red meat, the Farm also provides a lot of information on the nutritional benefits of bison as well as recipes. They also are present in the area’s local farmer’s market – a true example of how the farm, the land, the animal, and the community can be connected to each other through the centuries.

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Category: Class Act, Communities, Food Politics, Piedmont NC, Travel & Culture, US & Canada

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  1. Mila says:
    May 4, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Great article! Had my first taste of buffalo years ago in Wyoming and thought it was incredible! Very glad the chef ob this farm suggested medium rare burger rather than well done. It’s nice to know that the Buffalo on this farm are pasture raised herbivores and the meat is not only tasty but clean too. A very flavorful, lean, and low fat red meat!

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  2. Christine says:
    May 4, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I wish I had a farm like this one close by.

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  3. love2dine says:
    May 5, 2012 at 10:21 am

    that is fun… nice farm…

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  4. Beth says:
    May 6, 2012 at 7:03 am

    I love how you go in-depth in your region to highlight some great businesses and practices. It reminds me that lots of people are trying to do the right thing. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Erica says:
    May 6, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    I love coming here and reading all this information!It is great to see these kind of places around the country!

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  6. Simply Life says:
    May 6, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    amazing! love seeing these farms!

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  7. Juliana says:
    May 8, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    How interesting this buffalo farm…I just had buffalo meat once…love the pictures and the information that you share in this post :)
    Hope you are having a great week Belinda!

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