At Northern Farm & Flowers, we’re proud to offer premium locally raised beef through the Weigel Farmers Collective—a network of trusted farmers committed to raising high-quality livestock with care and integrity.

Our selection may include beef raised right here on our farm as well as beef from neighboring Connecticut farms that share our values. By working together, we’re able to offer our customers exceptional local beef while supporting family farms throughout our region.

Carefully Selected Through the Weigel Farmers Collective

At Northern Farm & Flowers, we don’t simply buy beef to fill a freezer.

Through the Weigel Farmers Collective, Richard Weigold works directly with local farmers to carefully select animals that meet our standards for quality, conformation, and finish. His years of experience raising livestock and working alongside other Connecticut farmers help ensure that the beef we offer is consistently flavorful, tender, and well-marbled.

Depending on the season, our selection may include beef raised here on our own farm as well as beef from trusted partner farms throughout northwest Connecticut. Every animal is chosen with the same goal: bringing exceptional local beef to your family’s table.

Quality You Can Taste

We believe great beef starts long before it reaches your plate.

That’s why we work with farmers who share our commitment to responsible animal husbandry, good nutrition, and thoughtful land stewardship. Many of the cattle spend most of their lives grazing on pasture before being grain-finished to develop the rich marbling that creates juicy steaks, flavorful burgers, and tender roasts.

Rather than sourcing anonymous beef through commodity markets, we know the farmers, understand how the animals were raised, and stand behind every cut we sell.

Why Grain-Finished?

Many of the cattle offered through the Weigel Farmers Collective spend the majority of their lives grazing on pasture before being grain-finished.

We choose grain-finished beef because it develops the rich marbling, tenderness, and flavor that make for exceptional steaks, juicy burgers, and memorable family meals.

For us, it’s about producing the highest-quality eating experience while continuing to support local farmers who raise their animals responsibly.

Why Customers Choose Our Beef

• Locally raised in Connecticut
• Carefully selected by farmer Richard Weigold
• Offered through the Weigel Farmers Collective
• Pasture-raised with grain finishing for exceptional flavor and marbling
• Individually frozen for freshness
• Sold alongside our own pasture-raised poultry, forest-raised pork, and farm-fresh eggs
• Supporting Connecticut family farms and regenerative agriculture

What You’ll Find

Because we work with several local farms, our selection changes throughout the year and may include:

• Premium steaks
• Ground beef
• Roasts
• Stew beef
• Short ribs
• Brisket
• Soup & marrow bones
• Organ meats
• Specialty cuts
• Bulk beef packages when available

Every package is locally raised, carefully selected, and frozen for peak freshness.