What Maple Wind Farm does

Maple Wind Farm is a privately-held regenerative farm founded in 1999 in Richmond, Vermont, operating under founder Bruce Hennessey. The farm raises pasture-raised chicken, pork, grass-fed beef (sourced in part from partner farms Snug Valley Farm and Almanack Farm), and eggs, selling them directly to consumers via an on-farm retail market open 8am-8pm daily, a Shopify e-commerce store with local delivery in Chittenden and Washington County Vermont, and UPS shipping across the broader New England region. A secondary pet-treat line branded Pasture Pet (chicken jerky, feet, liver, training nibs) and a CSA subscription product from $250 extend the consumer product surface beyond core meat SKUs.

The company's primary technological and competitive asset is its on-farm USDA-inspected meat processing facility featuring the only air-chilling poultry system in Vermont, which replaces conventional ice-water chilling and produces a safer, more tender product with less retained water; the facility is also certified as a USDA-LSAS organic slaughterhouse. This same facility is monetized through fee-based processing services to other regional farmers, priced at $7.25/bird for 100+ chickens and $1.25/pound for turkeys, with a documented capacity of 100-1000 birds per day.

Revenue is generated through four streams: D2C retail meat and egg sales (per-unit pricing such as $7.99/dozen eggs, $10.85+ chicken breast, $12.50+ ground beef), a recurring Loop subscription / CSA model, B2B wholesale through a dedicated portal serving restaurants and retailers, and transaction-fee processing services to other farms. Customer segments are predominantly health-conscious individual consumers across New England supplemented by Vermont wholesale buyers and small-to-mid regional farmers needing USDA processing. Marketing relies on organic Instagram/YouTube presence, email newsletters, blog content, and experiential farm events (fried chicken dinners, pasture walks). Distribution and operational risk concentrates in a single farm location, though capital expansion is being pursued through an active community equity offering.

Name

Maple Wind Farm

Legal name

Maple Wind Farm

Website

https://maplewindfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maple Wind Farm is a Richmond, Vermont regenerative farm (founded 1999) that sells pasture-raised chicken, pork, grass-fed beef, eggs, and pet treats direct-to-consumers across New England, operating the only USDA air-chilling poultry processing facility in Vermont and offering fee-based processing to other regional farmers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pasture-Raised Meat and Poultry

NAICS

Poultry and Egg Production (1123), Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production (112320), Chicken Egg Production (11231)

SIC

Poultry Slaughtering And Processing (2015), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic & Pasture-Raised Poultry & Egg Production (AFAEADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Layer Hen Egg Production (Table Eggs) (AFAEADAB), Free-Range/Cage-Free Egg Production Systems (AFAEADAK), Organic & Pasture-Raised Hog Farming (AFAEAEAI), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Pasture-raised meats
• Grass-fed beef
• USDA processing services
• Regenerative farming
• Farm-to-table retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Meat and Egg Sales: Direct sales of pasture-raised chicken, pork, grass-fed beef, eggs, and turkey through on-farm market and online store with delivery and shipping options. Also offers curated Vermont partner products.
2. Subscription/CSA Model: Loop subscription service for recurring deliveries of farm products, CSA shares starting at $250.
3. USDA Processing Services: Charges other farms for USDA-inspected poultry processing services: $7.25/bird for 100+ birds, parting services at $3.75/bird additional, turkey processing at $1.25/pound with $16 minimum.
4. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale channel for restaurants and retailers through dedicated wholesale portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maple Wind Farm raises and sells pasture-raised chicken, pork, grass-fed beef, eggs, and pet treats through an on-farm market, e-commerce storefront, and subscription/CSA model. The farm also operates the only USDA-inspected, air-chilling poultry processing facility in Vermont, providing fee-based slaughter, cutting, vacuum-sealing, and labeling services to other regional farmers.

Product overview

Maple Wind Farm operates as a regenerative agriculture farm offering a diversified portfolio of pasture-raised meat products and services. The core offerings consist of four meat categories (pastured chicken, pastured pork, grass-fed beef, and pastured eggs) sold directly to consumers via an e-commerce platform and an on-farm retail market. A pet treats sub-brand called Pasture Pet sells single-ingredient, non-GMO treats made from farm animal parts. The farm also operates a USDA-inspected processing facility offering fee-based slaughter and packaging services to other regional farmers, making it a vertically integrated meat business combining retail, food service, and B2B processing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pasture Pet: Pet treat product line featuring nutrient-dense treats made from single-source, pasture-raised animals at Maple Wind Farm. Products include chicken jerky, chicken feet, chicken liver, and chicken training nibs.

Products and services

• Pastured Chicken Pasture-raised chicken processed in the farm's USDA-inspected air-chilling facility, sold by the cut or whole to retail and wholesale customers across New England.
• Pastured Pork Pasture-raised pork cuts including bacon, chops, roasts, ribs, and house-made specialty pork products processed at the farm's own USDA facility.
• Grass-fed Beef Grass-fed beef sourced from partner Vermont farms including Snug Valley Farm and Almanack Farm, featuring steaks, roasts, ground beef, and bones.
• Pastured Eggs Farm-fresh eggs from pasture-raised hens, sold individually or in dozen packs.
• Pasture Pet (Pet Treats) Single-ingredient, non-GMO pet treats made from the farm's pasture-raised animal ingredients, including chicken jerky, chicken feet, chicken liver, and chicken training nibs.
• USDA-Inspected Poultry Processing Services Seasonal fee-based slaughter and processing service for meat-breed chickens and turkeys from other regional farmers, including air chilling, cutting, vacuum-sealing, and organic labeling support. Minimum batch of 100 birds; capacity of 100-1000 birds per day.
• CSA Shares / Loop Subscription Community Supported Agriculture shares and Loop subscription service offering recurring deliveries of farm products with subscription discounts; CSA shares start at $250.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products raised without synthetic chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, or GMOs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red's BestminorOthersFish supplier offering Alaskan salmon (Coho, Keta), Cod, Haddock, Flounder, and Black Sea Bass. Red's Best is a collective of fishermen operating out of Boston, Massachusetts.
• Moksha FarmminorOthersCentral Vermont farm producing vegetable egg rolls and non-dairy products. Practices plastic-free packaging and traditional Indian recipes using local Vermont ingredients.
• Untapped Slopeside SyrupminorOthersVermont company producing energy waffles (Maple, Coffee, Cocoa, Chai flavors) using pure Vermont maple syrup as the primary ingredient.
• Butterfly Bakery of VTminorOthersHot sauce producer featured on Hot Ones show multiple times. Offers Garlic Scape, Mellow Vibes, Cilantro Onion, and other hot sauce varieties. Collaborated on branded Fried Chicken Dippin Hot Sauce.
• The Simmering BoneminorOthersProduces chicken bone broth using Maple Wind Farm chicken backs. Focuses on extracting healing collagen, producing broth with jelly-like consistency when cold.
• Shelburne FarmsminorOthersVermont education nonprofit producing award-winning cheddar cheese (Smoked, 6-month, 1-year varieties). Mission-driven organization focused on sustainable learning.
• VT Farmstead Cheese Co.minorOthersCheese company producing artisanal cheeses including Cheddy Topper, BrickHaus Tilsit, and specialty cheddar varieties. Partners with local community for innovative cheese products.
• Sweet Rowen FarmsteadminorOthersGrass-based hill farm in Albany, VT with Vermont Heritage Lineback cows. Produces alpino cheese and other dairy products from pasture-raised cattle.
• Snug Valley FarmcoreOthersPartner farm in Hardwick, VT providing grass-fed beef to Maple Wind. Practices rotational grazing with Ben Notterman. Also supplies pastured pork products.
• Almanack FarmcoreOthersPartner farm in Chelsea, VT operated by Justin and Rachel, providing grass-fed beef to Maple Wind through regenerative agriculture practices.
• Brewer's FoodsminorOthersUp-cycled cracker company converting spent grains from craft breweries into flatbread crackers and cookies. Reduces food waste while producing sustainable snacks.
• Community Dock / StarbirdminorOthersAlaskan salmon supplier providing Coho and Keta salmon varieties through sustainable fishing practices.
• Plink!minorOthersRichmond, VT-based company producing hydration tablets in various flavors. No artificial colors or flavors, alternative to sugary sports drinks.
• Dam GoodminorOthersWomen-owned company in Peekskill, NY producing square-shaped sourdough English muffins (Original White, Whole Wheat, Multigrain, Cinnamon Swirl). Clean ingredients, sold frozen.
• All Souls TortilleriaminorOthersVermont tortilla maker using traditional nixtamalization technique from Indigenous Central/South American practices. Offers soft white corn, heirloom corn, and flour tortillas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Vermont Grassfed Beef: Cooperative of Vermont farms producing and distributing 100% grass-fed beef across New England. Comparable in Vermont grass-fed beef category and regional wholesale/retail distribution, serving as a peer for Maple Wind's beef product line specifically.
• Cedar Circle Farm: Vermont-certified organic farm in East Thetford offering CSA shares, farm stand, and education programs. Comparable in regenerative Vermont farming model and CSA/community engagement, though more diversified into produce and flowers than Maple Wind's meat focus.

Others

• Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture: Non-profit regenerative farm in New York's Hudson Valley producing pastured livestock and produce with on-site restaurant and education programs. Comparable in regenerative farming practices and direct-to-consumer sales model, though operating as an education nonprofit rather than for-profit business.
• Maple Hill Creamery: New York-based regenerative dairy brand sourcing from 100% grass-fed certified organic farms. Comparable in regenerative-farming ethos and Northeast regional identity with national retail expansion, though operating in dairy rather than meat.

Direct peers

• Polyface Farm: Regenerative farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley raising pastured chicken, pork, and beef sold direct-to-consumer. Comparable in farming philosophy (rotational grazing, on-farm processing) and multi-species meat model, though without Maple Wind's USDA air-chilling capability.
• Vital Farms: Pasture-raised egg and poultry company selling direct and through retail nationwide. Most directly comparable to Maple Wind Farm in product (eggs, chicken) and pasture-raised positioning, though at much larger scale and with public-company distribution.
• Niman Ranch: Network of independent family farmers raising pasture-raised pork, beef, and lamb for wholesale and DTC channels. Comparable in regenerative/pasture-raised ethos and multi-species meat offering, though Niman is far broader in distribution and farmer-network scale.
• Pete and Gerry's Organic Eggs: New England-based producer of pasture-raised and organic shell eggs sold through national retail. Closely comparable product (eggs) and regional New England identity, but operates at substantially larger scale with grocery distribution rather than farm-direct sales.

Broad incumbents

• Applegate Farms: Established natural and organic meat brand offering beef, pork, poultry, and deli products nationally. Overlaps with Maple Wind in pasture-raised and no-antibiotic/hormone positioning, but operates as a broad incumbent with conventional retail distribution rather than farm-direct.

Emerging players

• Handsome Brook Farm: Pasture-raised egg brand sourcing from small family farms across multiple states. Comparable in pasture-raised eggs positioning and farmer-network model, though focused exclusively on eggs and growing rapidly into national grocery channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutu.be/8qUXyhQ_JeI?si=Tl05vU2jeNEfYXxq
• Instagraminstagram.com/maplewindfarm
• Xx.com/maplewindfarmVT
• Facebookfacebook.com/maplewindfarmvt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maple-wind-farm-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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