Quote Originally Posted by ccbloom View Post
Thanks, Oakleaf!

Yes, I do know of a "local" farm that does sell fresh organic eggs. It's a bit of a hike and about $7/dozen, though, just for eggs They also sell organic chickens that they raise and slaughter; however, we don't eat the dark meat, just the breasts and they don't portion them out. So, at $15/chicken, it's not really feasible.

I'm not exactly in an urban area, but I've never seen a "fresh eggs for sale sign". I wish! I would definitely like to find an alternative.

I guess I'm just a little upset about the marketing of organic/free range. It seems to fall under the same deception as other products.
I live in central MA as well (in Worcester) and know of a couple of places that might interest you. One is Misty Brook Farm in Barre--they have beef, pork, and dairy products and also sell eggs from a neighboring farm (which has chickens and turkeys). It's all organic and free-range and I have seen the place--they treat their animals well. The other is Charlton Orchards--they have fairly recently started selling grass-fed beef; I don't think it's certified organic but it is less expensive than Misty Brook. This farm, as the name suggests, also has lots of pick-your-own fruit etc. I don't know what town you live in so these places may or may not be convenient; for me they are a bit of a hike so I don't go very often. Are there any farmers markets in your area? Sometimes farms will sell their products there and it can be a lot easier to get them that way rather than having to go directly to the farm.