About Prospect Farm

Our story

We are Lane and Meryl Nevins of Prospect Farm, a diversified livestock farm committed to raising animals with integrity and in harmony with nature. Our mission is to offer honest and nourishing food to our regional community.

We established the farm in 2011 at a time when it was still primarily a vision. Over the years we continued to workshop our ideas, gain experience, and set roots in the area - molding us into the operation we are today.

Located directly on Route 2 in Lunenburg, in the Northeast Kingdom of VT, we now call a 70 acre old dairy farm our home. A remarkable CT River Valley spot, nestled on the NH border, known to locals as “The Flats.” The property, which hadn’t been in use for many years, continues to need much love. Luckily we have plenty of that to give! The longer we are here the more we learn about this land and how to best steward it - providing us with the consistency we need to be the best farmers we can!

Why we do it

We started farming with a dream of cultivating the land and building a better future for our region's food system. Our perspective on farming and what it means to us is continually evolving, but that original dream has never changed. In many ways the farm is less a means of producing meat and more the pursuit of an independent, self supporting life - one that is meaningful and delicious!

In hindsight, there have been countless influences, small successes and big bumps in the road that can account for how Prospect Farm was forged. Ultimately, it can best be described as our calling.

As we grow older, so much of what we find meaningful in this way of life is sharing it with each other, and as our family grows, with our children. Being with them on our land through the seasons everyday, teaching them, learning from them, and continuing to build on that original dream is the most rewarding.

Despite the hardships and uncertainties that naturally come along with farming, it has proven to be incredibly fulfilling work. We are passionate about engaging with our community, and it’s an honor to feel like we are making a positive dent in the uphill food system battle. It’s why we do it!