Help Bring Our USDA Meat Processing Facility to Life

Stillman Quality Meats is building a new USDA-inspected smokehouse and processing facility right here in Hardwick, MA — and we need your help to finish the job.

This isn’t just a win for our farm — it’s a game-changer for New England’s local food system. Your contribution directly supports a more resilient, transparent, and community-powered way to get good meat on your table.

With your help, we’ll:

• 🔧 Continue construction on a state-of-the-art, USDA-inspected facility
  
• 🐄 Provide humane, reliable processing services for up to 300 small farms in the region
  
• 🔥 Expand production of smoked meats like sausage, ham, jerky, and pot pies
  
• 🧑‍🌾 Support local jobs, reduce transportation costs, and keep food dollars local
  
• 🍽️ Increase access to local meat in schools, corner stores, and food assistance programs
  

This is about rebuilding the infrastructure small farms need to thrive — and you can help make it happen.

💸 What we are asking

We’ve secured a mix of grants and commercial loans to fund the core build — but construction costs are rising fast, and we’re working hard to reduce our total debt load to keep this project financially sustainable for years to come.

This summer, we’re facing unexpected costs and shortfalls due to weather delays, equipment pricing, and inspection upgrades. Your support helps us:

• Cover those critical gaps
  
• Purchase final refrigeration + smokehouse equipment
  
• Stay on track to open early 2026
  

🛠 Your Support = Real Progress

We’re raising $200,000 in 60 days, with a live campaign tracker and construction updates throughout the summer. Watch your donation bring this facility to life, week by week.

👇 How to Give

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Want to chat more? Visit us at the farmers market — we’re always happy to talk about sausage and sustainability.

🐖 Let’s Build a Better Food System

This isn’t a dream — it’s already underway. With your help, we’ll open one of the only small-scale USDA meat processing facilities in the state. This is how we make local food truly local — from pasture to processing to plate.

Thanks for believing in us.
— FarmHer Kate & the Stillman Quality Meats Crew