Bowtie Bison Farm
Our family is dedicated to optomizing the health and wellness of our Bison. We focused on breeding and raising healthy Bison on an all natural diet sourced from our hometown of Davidsonville Maryland.
Bowtie Bison Farm
Our family is dedicated to optomizing the health and wellness of our Bison. Our focus is on breeding healthy Bison calves and raise them on an all natural diet sourced in our hometown of Davidsonville, Maryland.
BOW TIE BISON
In 1972, Dr. Graw purchased a farmhouse in the small rural community of Davidsonville, Maryland. He provided pediatric care to the community for more than 50 years in his doctor's office on the farm. Generations of children have visited the farm to see his animals; chickens, peacocks, goats, sheep, and cows. The farm has always been a wonderful place to slow down and get connected with nature. In 2010, he introduced Bison the community. Neighbors would drive out of their way just to get a look at the Bison roaming the pastures. A decade later, Dr. Graw's son, Billy, and grandaughter, Maddie, joined him to establish Bow Tie Bison farm.
BOOMER'S MARKET
Boomer's Market is our general store centrally located in the heart of Bow Tie Bison Farm located at 2748 Rutland Rd. Davidsonville Maryland. Our Market is open to the general public every Saturday morning from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Customers may place an order on our website and pick it up on Saturday Morning. During the online check out process, there is no purchase neccessry. All orders placed online will be packed and ready for pickup when the customer arrives. This convenience allows customers to add or subtract from their original order. Only when the shopping experience is complete will customers be charged. Note: while placing an order, customers have an opportunity to select a particular Saturday of the month as their pickup date. Another way to shop at Bow Tie Bison is to stop in at Boomer's Market when the farm is open to the general public. The same line of inventory is available on both the website and inside the market. Though we love walk-in customers, we encourage everyone to shop online to save time. Regardless of the style shopping, Bow Tie Bison is an experience in itself. While on the farm, we encourage our customers to take a break and visit with the animals on the farm. We have Bison, Cows, Donkeys, Pigs, and Goats. We look forward to seeing you on the farm!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Bowtie Bison won first place in the 2025 Carcass Category of the Eastern Bison Association that was held this March in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Factors that affect bison grading
- Maturity: The age of the carcass, which affects tenderness
- Muscling: The development of muscles, which affects meat yield
- Fat: The color and texture of fat, which affects consumer acceptance and shelf life
- Meat: The color and texture of meat, which affects consumer acceptance and shelf life
How is bison inspected?
According to USDA, Bison may be inspected under voluntary federal inspection or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) equivalent inspection. FDA equivalent inspection includes state inspection. Under voluntary federal inspection by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), businesses pay an hourly rate for inspection services. Voluntary inspection is handled under the Agriculture Marketing Act, which gives the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to take whatever steps are necessary to make the product marketable.
Federal inspection is done on a carcass-by-carcass basis by FSIS inspectors. Each bison and its internal organs are inspected for signs of disease. The FSIS inspector also verifies the establishment’s sanitation, food safety procedures and labeling for the bison products.
Bison Trivia
What is the difference between a Bison vs Buffalo?
Bison and Buffalo are two different animals. The American Bison arrived in North America almost 200,000 years ago. Today, Bison is the National mammal of the United States. Buffalo, on the other hand, is native to other continents such as Asia and Africa.
How can you tell the difference between Bison and Buffalo?
Bison have beards, big humps on their shoulders, and much larger heads, with smaller horns. Buffalo, on the other hand, look like large cows with long mustache-shaped horns.
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National Bison Association
Eastern Bison Association