1. More than 1200 acres and three generations of the Bishop family comprise
Sweet Grass Farms, located south of the eastern Upper Peninsula town of Pickford.
Horses, cattle, and hay have been staples on Sweet Grass Farms since the 1970s.
Today the Bishops have a new focus: lambs finished with non-GMO grains.
The next generation of Bishops, JD and Erika, have grown the flock to
almost 400 ewes, including the latest spring lambs. Reaching their
goal of increasing it to 1000 plus ewes within the next three years will
make Sweet Grass Farms the largest pastured lamb farm in Michigan,
and one that relies on sustainable practices. Instead of corn as a
finishing grain, the Bishops have sourced Upper Peninsula-grown GMO
free barley and oats.
Their commitment to sustainability doesn’t stop there. The Bishops have
been working toward the Michigan Agricultural and Environmental Assurance
Program (MAEAP) certification – an innovative program that helps farms minimize
agricultural pollution risks and protect Michigan water systems. Safeguarding all
components the Upper Peninsula watershed shows the value of the MAEAP certification
and the Bishop’s commitment to protecting the land and water they rely on.
Cherry Capital Foods is proud to be partnering with Sweet Grass Farms and RRR
Meat Processing in Buckley to bring their lamb to restaurants, stores and consumers
throughout Michigan.
• GMO-free feed
• MAEAP certified
• Raised on pasture
Regional and Resilient
Sweet Grass Farms – Pickford, Michigan

2. There's no competition in freshness and flavor when there are fewer miles between harvest and delivery.
Buying directly from small and mid-size Michigan farmers means less transportation for products.
It also means farmers earn fair prices to keep their businesses viable. We keep dollars multiplying in our
great state, and consumers have access to products raised humanely to taste as they should. As our
producers succeed and grow, they bolster the regional food system and the entire state's economy.
Cherry Capital foods is delivering products that are good for everyone in Michigan.
For more information about our products, services or vendors, please contact Cherry Capital Foods
Call 866-943-5010 or visit us online at www.cherrycapitalfoods.com
Avg. Weight
Frenched rack - 3ct per case, ind. packed 7# average case
Ground - 10ct / 1lb packs per case 10# average case
Boneless Leg - 2ct per case, ind. packed 9# average case
Bone-in Leg - 2ct per case, ind. packed 12# average case
Tenderloin - 15ct per case, 2ct per pack 5# average case
Boneless Loin - 10ct per case, ind. packed 10# average case
Shank (F&R) - 10ct per case 10# average case
Stew Meat - 10ct / 1lb packs per case 10# average case
Sirloin Roast - 6ct per case, ind. packed 12# average case
Boneless Shoulder Roast - 4ct per case, ind. packed 12# average case
Available Cuts
Cherry Capital Foods is committed to providing a reliable supply of sustainably raised meats by buying
whole animals directly from Michigan farms. Because our animals are grown by farmers, not factories,
natural elements like season, weather and environment can vary their growth rate and availability.
If a desired cut isn’t featured on this list, please let us know and we will do our best to get it in.