The Farm
The farm, consisting of 190 total acres, about 90 of which are forested, was purchased by Harold Biddle in 1959 for $17,000.00, but was in poor repair. The barn was restored and an addition was added, the out buildings were repaired or replaced and beef cattle were raised. A new house was built in 1970 from recovered brick that was originally part of a State College livery stable (the Pugh street parking garage now stands there). In 2002 farm operation was taken over by current owners Jeff and Claudia Biddle. In 2005 the beef cattle were sold and the farm was converted into a grass based dairy. In 2009 we received our permit for raw milk sales.
The Family
No one becomes a dairy farmer to get rich or famous.
When Jeff Biddle closed his wood working business of 25 years to run Bear Meadows farm, he did so out of his love for the land and animals.
From the beginning he has structured the farm based on a set of well researched core values that puts doing things the right way above doing what is easy or generates the most milk. Cows are not simply numbers or production statistics to him but animals with names and personalities. Their comfort and the quality of their diet is key to the overall health and happiness of the animals.
Price List
Milk
| Half Gallon | $3.25 |
| Gallon | $6.50 |
| Plastic Jugs (Half Gal / Gal) | $1.25 / $1.50 |
Eggs
<| Dozen | $4.00 |
Cheese
| Cheeses Range Between $5.50-$7.50 per half pound. |
Varieties
Colby, Swiss, Italian Cheddar, Mild Cheddar, Bacon Dill Cheddar, Bacon Cheddar, Smoked Swiss, Aged Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Bacon Cheddar, Smoked Bacon Dill Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar.
Beef
1 lb and 3 lb bags.
Beef prices follow the current market prices.
Maple Syrup
Some of the best pure maple syrup you will ever taste!
| 12oz glass bottle | $9.00 |
| 16oz plastic jug | $10.00 |
| Quart Jug | $16.00 |
| 1 liter glass jug | $18.00 |
