About the Farm
Tucked away in the Quiet Corner of northeastern Connecticut, BOTL Farm is a regenerative livestock farm rooted in ethics, ecology, and flavor. Founded by first-generation farmers Nick Weinstock and Danielle Larese, BOTL is a bold expression of what farming can look like when driven by deep values and fierce curiosity. Set on 41 acres of transitional silvopasture, the farm raises heritage breed pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens — all rotationally grazed, pasture-raised, and certified to the highest welfare standards. Every aspect of the farm, from feed to fencing to the hum of the on-site bees, reflects a whole-systems approach designed to nurture animals, land, and community alike.
Nick, the “Primary Farmer,” brings years of experience in construction management and sustainability to the daily rhythm of the farm. Danielle, a theoretical physicist turned USDA scientist, brings a rare analytical lens to animal husbandry and pasture management, even as she continues her full-time off-farm scientific work. Together, they form an unlikely but powerful team: the builder and the scientist, united by their love of food and their shared belief that the best-tasting meat comes from animals who are respected, cared for, and allowed to live as nature intended. Their decision to start farming was not a long-standing plan but a slow-burning commitment that emerged from values, mentors, and a healthy dose of risk.
BOTL Farm is not just about raising livestock — it is about challenging the norms of industrial agriculture, one beautifully managed paddock at a time. From Icelandic sheep with ancient lineage to Kiko goats raised for their resilience, from a garage-turned-farm-store to hives that buzz for pollination, every element of the farm tells a story of renewal and reimagination. BOTL Farm proves that humane, sustainable meat isn’t just possible — it’s better. Better for the animals, better for the environment, and better on your plate.
Tucked away in the Quiet Corner of northeastern Connecticut, BOTL Farm is a regenerative livestock farm rooted in ethics, ecology, and flavor. Founded by first-generation farmers Nick Weinstock and Danielle Larese, BOTL is a bold expression of what farming can look like when driven by deep values and fierce curiosity. Set on 41 acres of transitional silvopasture, the farm raises heritage breed pigs, sheep, goats, and chickens — all rotationally grazed, pasture-raised, and certified to the highest welfare standards. Every aspect of the farm, from feed to fencing to the hum of the on-site bees, reflects a whole-systems approach designed to nurture animals, land, and community alike.
Nick, the “Primary Farmer,” brings years of experience in construction management and sustainability to the daily rhythm of the farm. Danielle, a theoretical physicist turned USDA scientist, brings a rare analytical lens to animal husbandry and pasture management, even as she continues her full-time off-farm scientific work. Together, they form an unlikely but powerful team: the builder and the scientist, united by their love of food and their shared belief that the best-tasting meat comes from animals who are respected, cared for, and allowed to live as nature intended. Their decision to start farming was not a long-standing plan but a slow-burning commitment that emerged from values, mentors, and a healthy dose of risk.
BOTL Farm is not just about raising livestock — it is about challenging the norms of industrial agriculture, one beautifully managed paddock at a time. From Icelandic sheep with ancient lineage to Kiko goats raised for their resilience, from a garage-turned-farm-store to hives that buzz for pollination, every element of the farm tells a story of renewal and reimagination. BOTL Farm proves that humane, sustainable meat isn’t just possible — it’s better. Better for the animals, better for the environment, and better on your plate.
Type of Foods Inside
Meat
- Pasture-raised Pork (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
- Grass-fed, Grass-finished Lamb (Certified Grass Fed)
- Grass-fed, Grass-finished Goat (Certified Grass Fed, Kiko breed)
- Pasture-raised Chicken (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
- Bone Broth
- Lard
Eggs
- Pasture-raised Chicken Eggs (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
Pantry/Other
- Honey (wildflower blend, seasonal)
- Beeswax Candles
- Beeswax Lip Balm
- Organic Animal Feed
- Wool (from Icelandic sheep)
- Other Farm Products
- Pet Treats (Good for Pets category)
- Merchandise
- Products from Partner Farm:
- Beef from Stone Hill Farm, Plainfield, CT
Meat
- Pasture-raised Pork (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
- Grass-fed, Grass-finished Lamb (Certified Grass Fed)
- Grass-fed, Grass-finished Goat (Certified Grass Fed, Kiko breed)
- Pasture-raised Chicken (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
- Bone Broth
- Lard
Eggs
- Pasture-raised Chicken Eggs (soy-free, corn-free, non-GMO, organically fed)
Pantry/Other
- Honey (wildflower blend, seasonal)
- Beeswax Candles
- Beeswax Lip Balm
- Organic Animal Feed
- Wool (from Icelandic sheep)
- Other Farm Products
- Pet Treats (Good for Pets category)
- Merchandise
- Products from Partner Farm:
- Beef from Stone Hill Farm, Plainfield, CT
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