Local Eggs!
 The ladies at the Knoll Farm on Bragg Hill Road and
the Mountain Valley Farm on Common Road have been
working overtime to produce fresh eggs for the Mad River
Valley. Both farms stepped up their production to meet
Localvore demands and are now flush with eggs. Prices
range from $3 to $3.50 a dozen.
Eggs are a naturally nutrient-dense food, which means
they have a high proportion of nutrients to calories.
One large egg has only 72 calories and provides 13
essential nutrients in varying amounts. Eggs are an
excellent source of choline and a good source of protein
and riboflavin. Even in the winter, the Knoll Farm and
Mountain Valley Farm eggs have beautiful deep golden
yolks indicative of the rich diets the chickens are
eating.
An eggcellent source of nutrition for all ages, eggs
provide kids the nutrient building blocks they need to
grow and the energy they need to stay focused throughout
the day. They help adults build and preserve muscle
strength and allows them to feel full longer and stay
energized, which contributes to maintaining a healthy
weight. And, for older adults who are at risk for
sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, eggs
provide the highest quality protein, available to help
them meet their protein needs in order to help maintain
muscle function and slow the rate of muscle loss.
 It is no wonder that local farm fresh eggs are a true
Localvore bargain at less than 30 cents a piece. Our
Localvore Recipe Database has over 50 recipes that use
eggs - many are for main dishes and include quiches,
flans, souffles, fritattas, and custards. Click here for
the recipes.
Here is how to get eggs from Knoll Farm and the Mountain
Valley Farm:
- Knoll Farm, Bragg Hill Road in Fayston - Stop by the
farm and ask where they keep the eggs (in their summer
kitchen).
- Mountain Valley Farm, Common Road in Waitsfield -
Call ahead and they will have them ready for you to pick
up 496-9255.
Other Sources of Local Eggs
- Camel's Hump View Farm (the Moretown creemee stand
folks) on Route 100 sell eggs. Just stop by.
- Gaylord Farm, Route 100 - During Farm Stand hours or
when you see someone at the farm.
- Mehuron's and Sweet Pea and The Warren Store all carry
local eggs.
- Three Mountain Café (Yes, the coffee place!) - When the
sign is on the counter - they have fresh local eggs from
their own hens.
- The Von Trapp Farm, Common Road in Waitsfield - Stop by
the farm.
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