The Lewis Family Farm is an exceptional organic farm raising grass-fed beef in New York’s North Country. The property spans 1,117 acres, 850 of which are in pasture. The backdrop for the farm could not be any more picturesque, with Lake Champlain to the east and the 46 highest peaks of the Adirondack Mountains (“the 46-ers”) to the west.

The farm’s operating strategy quite literally encompasses everything from the ground up, beginning with the soil. Drain tile has been installed under all 850± acres of pasture to eliminate runoff and soil compaction, the result is nutrient rich, resilient sod with root systems running several feet deep. In turn, this creates the foundation for the rotational grazing program. The accompanying improvements match the quality of the land and everything from the fencing to the barns to the six homes has been thoughtfully designed and well executed. It could easily support an operation much larger in size.

The property’s abundant appeal extends well beyond agriculture. The charming lakeside town of Essex can be reached in under ten minutes and the two northeastern landmarks on the farm’s doorstep – Lake Champlain and the iconic Adirondack Mountains – provide year-round outdoor recreation. The Lewis Family Farm is a rare opportunity to step into a first-rate organic, grass-fed cattle operation on a pristine farm in a highly scenic and desirable area.