Plainville, New York
PLAINVILLE FARMS’ history began in 1835, when William Ward purchased 72 acres of land near present day Plainville, New York. With his wife Hannah and four children, William operated a general farm, raising such crops as corn, oats, wheat, hay and potatoes. He also raised cows, horses, hogs, and sheep.
William’s youngest son, Hiram, took over the farm, in 1848, and Hiram’s son William, succeeded his father as the next owner and operator in 1883. William’s youngest daughter, Metta, married Harry Bitz, and in 1923, William and Harry began growing turkeys commercially. By the late 1930’s they were raising about 6,000 turkeys per year. The farm still continued to be diversified, with such crops as peas, tobacco, potatoes, dry beans, and cabbage. A small dairy herd was also maintained on the farm. When Harry and Metta’s son Bob joined the business in 1952, they began to focus their energies on turkeys.
The farm changed dramatically, with small scale production of a variety of crops and animals, giving way to specialized production of turkeys and a variety of turkey products and services. In 1985, Bob’s son Mark joined the business and postured Plainville Farms to be among the first to grow turkeys without antibiotics and animal by-products as well as becoming the largest turkey grower in the Northeast. By 2006, Plainville Farms grew over 600,000 turkeys per year.
All of Plainville Farms fresh meat products satisfy FDA standards for the use of "Heart" and USDA standards for the use of "Lite" on its labels. Plainville was the first and only company given permission by the USDA to use "Animal Friendly" on its labels. Plainville's turkeys run free on litter in naturally ventilated buildings, receive 30% more space than generally provided in the industry, and is certified by the American Humane Association for its humane growing of turkeys.
In 2000, Plainville Farms whole fresh turkey was judged "Best Taste" and "Best of the Show" by The American Culinary Institute, a trade organization of some 35,000 chefs. In addition to fresh meat items, Plainville Farms produces a full line of deli products made with All Natural Ingredients.
In August 2007, Plainville Farms LLC was formed as a subsidiary of Hain Pure Protein carrying on the tradition and mission set forth by Mark and his family before him. Plainville Farms products can be found in numerous organic, natural, and leading supermarkets throughout the United States.
Unicorn Ensemble conducted by Michael Posch De tous bien plaine No. 1,2,3, by Alexander Agricola: Fortuna desperata Naxos
Martin Roscoe; Ashley Wass,pianos Moy Mell, "The Pleasant Plain, an Irish Tone Poem" by Arnold Bax: Piano Works, Vol. 4 - Music for 2 Pianos Naxos
Alexei Lubimov, Harpsichord Les fauvetes-plaintives by Francois Couperin
Saarland State Theater Orchestra Saarland State Theater Chorus Eis und Stahl (Ice and Steel) by Vladimir Deshevov, live at Saarlandisches Staatstheater, 2007 Arthaus Musik DVD
Enso Quartet String Quartet in A major, Op. 2, No. 1, Ben. 307 by Ignaz Joseph Pleyel, Naxos
Oleg Boshniakovich, piano Le vent dans la plaine Préludes, Book I (1910) by Achille-Claude Debussy(1862-1918)
Zhana Plievna, composer and cellist
Cello Sonata No. 2
