Square Deal Farm is remotely situated in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, surrounded by wild lands and bordered by an eleven-thousand-acre wildlife preserve. The farm is owned and operated by Ray Lewis and Sarah Lyons, who live and work on the land as part of a diversified family farming operation. Their soil and water are pure, clean, and rich in what they call a distinct taste of place, a quality that infuses everything they produce.

At the heart of the operation is their certified organic maple syrup, which is single source, meaning every drop is made on the farm from trees the family knows and tends personally. The syrup comes in several grades, and the farm bottles only the highest quality product, which is batch-tested for flavor and traceable to the day of production. Their organic certification ensures freedom from chemical additives, herbicides, and pesticides, and reflects a deeper commitment to sustainable agriculture. In keeping with their exacting standards, Vermont maple syrup must be bottled at a temperature of at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit, and Square Deal Farm never puts hot syrup into plastic, choosing only food-grade tin or glass.

Beyond maple, the farm is home to a herd of Pinzgauer cattle, honeybees, apple trees, and hay fields. The family also manages their forestland for timber, wildlife habitat, and, of course, maple syrup production. It is a place where every element of the land is cared for with intention, and where the tradition of Vermont farming is practiced with both pride and purpose.

Pantry/Other

• Organic Maple Syrup (multiple sizes: half pint, pint, quart, gallon, 5-gallon drum)
• Organic Maple Cream
• Organic Chaga Infused Maple Syrup
• Walden Rye (barrel aged maple syrup)
• Honey