I don’t think so. Farmers won’t change the food system. Entrepreneurs who farm will. I sat with those two sentences and the cursor blinking on my screen for a solid ten minutes when i was writing the email to our subscribers a few weeks ago. I believe them. Deep down, I believe we can change […]

Boundaries seems like an ugly word. But if I have learned anything about the burnout I experienced the last two summers, it’s that without them, you’ll run yourself into the ground. Maybe I’m writing this as a message to farmers who want to do what we’ve done.Or maybe I’m writing this to keep my promise […]

Last week, I shared the news that we had decided to close the co-packing (processing for others) division of our processing plant, Widnor Meats. Afterward, rumors started circulating through some Facebook groups, and I wanted to address them directly. The plant itself is not closing, nor is the farm or the chicken side of our […]

Learn how long vacuum-sealed meat lasts in the freezer, why our chicken and pork are seasonal, and how to store pasture-raised meats for over a year.

You’ve probably heard about Costco’s famous $4.99 rotisserie chicken. It’s an absolute steal, and they know it. In fact, Costco’s CEO has openly admitted they lose $30-40 million a year on those chickens. But they don’t care—because that cheap chicken gets you in the door, where you’ll fill your cart with everything else. This strategy, […]

When Ryan and I first started raising animals, it was a hobby — a fun way to connect with the land, enjoy better food, and live closer to our values. But turning that hobby into a thriving business? That required an education. And, boy was it a steep learning curve. We’ve always been firm believers […]

When it comes to truly exceptional beef, dry-aged steaks are often regarded as the gold standard. You’ve probably heard chefs and foodies rave about it, but what exactly makes dry-aged beef so special? Let’s break down the benefits of this luxurious meat and why it’s worth every bite. 1. An Explosion of Flavor One of […]

For years, I’ve been searching for the right partnership to bring not just our meats but complete meals to your table. We’ve been fortunate to have the best customers on the planet (not kidding, y’all have become like family) but what I began to notice is that we were missing an entire demographic of people […]

The short answer is yes, but I’ll explain, I promise! Unfortunately the idea of “hormone free” meat, like many other labeled claims commonly seen on meat sold at the grocery store, has become yet another buzzword and an incorrect one at that. But it’s not hard to see how it can easily be misconstrued; hormone […]

When you hear the words “certified organic” what comes to your mind? I think for many folks they picture hand picked produce and livestock grazing acres of green rolling pastures. They picture ecological synergy and conservation. Unfortunately, this is a romanticized version of what it means to be certified organic and for many small farms […]