True North Farmstead is a small family run sheep farm and dairy located in beautiful Chester County, PA, situated just 40 minutes west of Philadelphia. We make artisan farmstead sheep cheese and yogurt. We also offer local fiber and wool as well as spring lamb meat. We believe in the principles of food sovereignty and sustainability and aim to produce locally raised quality food.
Our sheep are an East Friesian/Lacuane mix that are primarily a dairy breed but also produce excellent meat and wool. We rotationally graze them year round on our pasture grasses which are free from herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers. They receive hay in the winter and organic locally raised grain in addition to our pasture. We milk seasonally beginning in spring and drying off in early fall.
Our small batch artisan farmstead sheep milk cheese and yogurt is made on site. Sheep milk has a higher percentage of fats, solids, and protein than either cow or goat’s milk resulting in a rich creamy cheese with a clean taste – comparable to creamy cow’s milk. Sheep milk naturally contains all A2 proteins which is more easily digestible for most people.
Check back for our rotating selection of cheeses including spreadable, bloomy rinds and feta.
Our spring lamb is milk fed and grass fed on our pasture. We harvest our lamb between 3-4 months of age, resulting in a tender delicious cut of meat with a clean taste.
Available seasonally in a variety of cuts.
Processed at a USDA certified facility.
We offer our own 100% wool yarn and lambskins. Wool has incredible natural properties – it is renewable, biodegradable, moisture wicking, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, thermoregulating, and durable. Our lambskins are a unique heritage item – great for newborns, yourself, or cozying up a sofa or chair.
Our seasonal hot sauce is made with hot peppers locally grown and raised by our neighbors at Marigold Moon Farm. Each blend has a characteristic heat from the curated selection of peppers grown that year. We hand harvest the peppers in the fall, pickle them, and process them with honey and dried citrus for a truly fresh local hot sauce.
1130 Skelp Level Road
Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335