Protocols

We do not use chemicals to manage weeds on our property and we do not feed our animals any grains that come from farms that use chemicals in the production of the grains for livestock feed.  In a world contaminate in so many ways, it's impossible to suggest our products are 100% chemical free.  That being said, we take steps to reduce chemical exposure as we can or are made aware of.

These products are from animals that had no soy in their feed rations.

When we use the word finished we are referencing the condition of the carcass at time of butcher.  We look for certain indicators on the exterior of the animal to know when they are finished or ready for slaughter.   Grass finished means this carcass was finished on a grass-fed diet as compared to a grain-fed diet. 

GMO is an abbreviation for Genetically Modified Organism.   Much of the grains grown today in modern agriculture are the product of gene editing or unnatural modification of the genetic code.   We do not feed grains from such modified genetics.

Pasture raised indicates that we raise our animals on pasture and outside as seasons permit.  For example, sometimes we bring the pigs into barn on deep bedding in the winter mud season. Or sometimes it's appropriate to bring the hens inside on bedding in the winter for comfort of the hens and cleanliness of the eggs.  Pasture raised indicates, when possible, which is 85% of the time, we raise our animals outside on pasture.  Our beef cattle are outside year round.

  Sugar can cause major oxidative stress in our bodies.  These products contain no added sugar.

We do not use antibiotics or hormones to regularly treat or enhance our livestock.  If an emergency situation requires us to use antibiotics to preserve an animals life or comfort, we will mark and sell the animal as such and sell separate.