Buying meat direct from a farmer has become easier in recent times. Over the last couple of years, there has been a big shift to moving traditional businesses online. One industry to benefit is the direct farmer to consumer, providing the farmgate to plate experience.
If you want to buy half a cow, or any meat directly from a farmer, it’s easy – once you find them. The difficulty lies in finding the right local farmer or butcher that has the products you want and is either located near you, or delivers to you. This post will list local farmers that you can purchase meat directly from in Newfoundland.
If you want to:
- Buy bulk meat in Newfoundland
- Buy higher quality meat in Newfoundland
- Support your local Canadian farmers
- Allocate some (or all) of your meat purchases away from the major grocery stores
Then let’s dive in!

Buy Half a Cow: Newfoundland
EXPLOITS MEADOWS FARM

Est. in 2015, Exploits Meadow Farms has been striving to grow to provide local, sustainable products that are premium quality.
Our focus is on producing local lamb, honey, pollination services, alpaca fiber and livestock feed & supplies.
Exploits Lamb is available in select premium cuts that are packaged at a local provincially inspected abattoir. You can purchase directly from our Farm Gate Store or through our valued supporters.
DELIVERY: Pickup at Farm, Bishop’s Falls
BUY: Sides of lamb
BUY: Individual cuts and extras
Are you a farmer or rancher based in or delivering to Newfoundland? Do you sell meat direct to consumer? If you would like to be listed here, please contact us to add your listing.