You’ve never had a meal fresher than the one you can get at North Star Farmstead in Hayward. This is farm-to-table in its most literal form – and in just a matter of steps.

They produce so much on site here. Farm-fresh produce that you get to enjoy on-site, but can also buy from them at local farmers markets. A state-of-the-art aquaponics system that nourishes and begets fresh produce year-round while also growing delicious tilapia. Pasture-raised poultry, sheep, and hogs. Milk, honey, eggs and incredible, house-made gelato. And nothing goes to waste – they also make and sell amazing yarn from the wool of their sheep.

This area was first a farmstead at the turn of the century after logging cleared much of the land. Located in the Chequmegon-Nicolet National Forest, the barn here (not this one) was raised in 1919.

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North Star Farmstead is a sustainable practice and the family here does much of the work.

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Raised beds and aquaponics give much of the produce.

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But leafy greens aren’t the only things they’re growing.

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Find them at the farmers market or sign up for their CSA if you live in the area to take part in all the farm-fresh products they have.

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Pasture-raised sheep and hogs, chickens, ducks and turkeys provide the proteins here - though the chickens, ducks and turkeys also provide amazing, flavorful eggs.

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The dairy here is sheep-based. The dairy parlor is a remodeled space in the barn that once milked Jerseys in the 1920s through the ‘40’s.

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Their creamery makes gelato and is in the process of creating a sheep’s milk cheese operation.

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As if that weren’t enough, there’s also honey from the bee operation.

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Even the bread is baked right on site.

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All that attention to detail and farming provides you with amazing food in the Creamery, Cafe and Market. You’ve never had fresher, more delicious food. Check their calendar and sign up for a Friday night multi-course chef’s table - you won’t regret it.

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Or keep it low-key and have breakfast or lunch in the cafe - or grab something to go.

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And don’t forget Saturday night summer pizza nights - with live music. It feels like there’s literally nothing they don’t do here.

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North Star Farmstead is located at 11077N Fullington Road, Hayward, WI 54843.

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Want more farm-fresh foods? Check out There’s A Bakery On This Beautiful Farm In Wisconsin And You Have To Visit.

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