Discounted Poultry Processing for NOFA Members
Steadfast Farms (Bethlehem, Connecticut), a member of CT NOFA’s 2025 TOPP cohort, is proud to offer discounted certified organic poultry processing services for active NOFA members of any chapter. Steadfast can process both birds raised in certified organic conditions and those raised conventionally. Additional fees for certified organic bird processing are waived for all active NOFA members.
Pricing
NOFA members receive bulk order processing rates - normally reserved for processing orders of 2,000 or more birds - regardless of the size of the order. Those prices are:
| Number of Birds | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 150 | $9.50 per bird |
| 151 - 250 | $8.50 per bird |
| 251 - 500 | $8.00 per bird |
| 501 - 750 | $7.50 per bird |
| 751 - 1,000 | $7.00 per bird |
Please note that certified organic poultry producers who wish to have Steadfast Farms handle the paperwork for USDA compliance and label submissions will be charged a one-time fee of $500. Alternatively, farms may opt to obtain USDA compliance verification on their own by completing FSIS FORM 7234.
Additional Benefits for NOFA Members
In addition to providing bulk-processing rates for smaller producers, NOFA members will receive:
- Priority scheduling equivalent to that provided for bulk processing orders
- Prorated deposits (Seasonal Volume Program Deposit) based on individual farm volume
Become a NOFA Member
Interested in becoming a NOFA member or learning more about membership in your state’s chapter? For membership details or to join, please visit:
- Connecticut (CT): https://ctnofa.org/join-us/
- Massachusetts (MA): https://www.nofamass.org/home/get-involved/membership/
- New York (NY): https://nofany.org/about-us/become-a-member/
- New Hampshire (NH): https://www.nofanh.org/membership
Organic Certification
Not certified organic but would like to be? The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) offers farmer-to-farmer mentorship and technical assistance specifically designed to support non-organic producers who are considering transitioning to organic production. To learn more about program participation either as a producer who would like to transition to organic or as a currently certified organic producer who would like to work in a mentorship or assistance role, please click here. You may also reach out directly to TOPP program directors for their respective NOFA chapters:
- CT NOFA: Sherlene Rodriguez
- NOFA Mass: Laura Davis
- NOFA NY: Teddy Tomao
- NOFA NH: Teresa Downey
About Steadfast Farms
Steadfast Farms, located in Bethlehem, CT, is a certified organic poultry processing facility – the only in Connecticut – owned by Marine Corp veteran Jared McCool and his brother Aaron McCool. They offer poultry processing services for farmers and raise a selection of game birds that are available for purchase. They are also certified by A Greener Word (AGW) for Animal Welfare Approved Humane Slaughter.
At Steadfast Farms, we proudly blend tradition, innovation, and regenerative practices to raise premium poultry and specialty birds that nourish families and enrich communities. As a veteran owned farm, we’re honored to offer ethically raised, USDA inspected products that meet the highest standards for quality, humane care, and flavor.
CT NOFA Program Director Sherlene Rodriguez and NOFA Organic Certification Consultant Laura Davis provided technical assistance through CT NOFA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) for Steadfast Farms’ organic certification.