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The following farms and ranches have certified that they meet Eatwild's criteria for producing grassfed meat, eggs and dairy products. Contact them directly for additional information or to buy their products: American Ultra Lean Beef Products LLC is a group of three farms (Central States Parthenais, Michael Means; G&S Farms, George & Stacy Fisher; and Dietrich Farms, Gordon & Art Dietrich) that work together breeding Parthenais bulls to Limousin cows, and 1/2 Limo and 1/2 Parthenais cows, as well as crossing with other lean breeds (e.g., Salair, Piedmontese, Limo/Charolais, and Simbra), all back to our Parthenais bulls. We have been raising beef for Laura's Lean Beef program for many years in their All Natural Lean program. The Parthenais breed has cut the fat by 60-70% and more, and has added greatly to the tenderness. We grow our own feedstuffs which include grass, grass haylage, peanut hay, and rye grass haylage; we winter on rye and oats. We use no hormones or antibiotics in any of our slaughter cattle. We use rotational grazing methods with low stress handling. Cattle are harvested and processed at Krehbiels Specialty Meats, McPherson, Kansas, an HAACP and USDA inspected plant. We sell very lean beef cuts and burger products infused with canola oil, which is patented "High Omega 3 - Saturated Fat Free"® Meats. Many of our customers are health conscious consumers, especially cancer patients and heart patients who need to restrict saturated fat and cholesterol. Our beef is featured at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa, Oklahoma facility in the patients', caregivers' and staff cafeterias. We wet age our beef 21 days in cryovac bags and then check tenderness on each batch and age longer if necessary to keep constant tenderness. We remove all sinew and visible fat. American Ultra Lean Beef Products LLC, Michael Means, 1424
NE 70th Street, Topeka KS 66617. (785) 286-1489 (office);
(785) 220-3040 (cell). The Chapman Creek Cattle Company is now finishing its Angus beef cattle the old fashioned way—at pasture. The exceptional taste of Angus beef makes it the world's premium brand of fresh beef. Our grass fed Angus is naturally lean, yet tender and flavorful, something only a truly natural product can provide. It is the delicious healthy choice. We select only the finest Angus calves from Flint Hills ranchers. Antibiotics and hormones are not necessary when these calves are finished on our native grasses and legumes and kept away from a feedlot environment. All our our cattle are processed and dry-aged one at a time in a state or federally inspected processing plant. All retail cuts of meat and split sides are available for pick-up the first Saturday of the month from April-October at the Ranch, in Topeka, or at the Overland Farmers Market. For pricing information and availability of meat at other times contact Brad at the Ranch at (785) 209-0173 (bmosher@carrollsweb.com) or Clark in Topeka at (785) 220-9808 (clark_duffy@cox.net). Stay Slim–Eat Healthy. Chapman Creek Cattle Company, Clark Duffy, 1690
3100 Avenue, Abilene KS 67410. (785) 220-9808. Coyote Creek Ranch is a seed-stock source for grass finish beef in North Central Kansas. The Korbs have been raising cattle in Jewell County since 1870. Learn more about the history of the ranch and the operation on our website. We are primarily in the business of raising seedstock for other producers wanting to produce a grass based product. However, we have a few beeves available (smallest amount is 1/4) late spring and early fall. We also have grass fed Katahdin sheep. These sheep are known for their exceptional meat. Call Louise (785-647-5451) for details. We offer a bed and breakfast and lodging for your livestock. Come stay awhile and interact with the people and the animals. Coyote Creek Ranch, Sandra or Louise Korb, One
Coyote Drive, Burr Oak KS 66936. (785) 647-5465. Dale Family Farms is a small farm owned and managed by two generations of Dales. Located in South Central Kansas, we are striving to be sustainable. To do this, we have learned that we must better utilize our resources through improved grazing practices and reduced reliance on fuel and equipment. Over the last few years, we have realized that letting our animals remain in their natural environment—doing what they do best, grazing—will be our key to sustainability. Our beef comes from cattle that are finished on a strict forage diet of legumes, grasses, and forbs. The beef we sell contains no synthetic growth hormones and no antibiotics. When prepared properly, we have found that grass-finished beef is as tender as grain fed beef with a much richer, fuller, beef flavor. Beef is available by the cut, wholes, halves and quarters. Chickens are allowed to free range during the day, foraging for green grass, seeds and insects. This “salad bar” approach to their diet improves the flavor and texture of the meat and the eggs they produce. Both broilers and fresh eggs are available on the farm. Currently, we make large deliveries to Kansas City, KS, Wichita, KS, and Salina, KS. Call if you would like to make arrangements. There is a $.25/pound delivery charge. Dale Family Farms, Kurt and Andi Dale, 526 Avenue
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KS 67127. (620) 622-4473. Gasper Family Farm is a small family farm in NE Kansas between Lawrence and Kansas City. We produce 100-percent grass-fed dairy, 100-percent grass-fed beef, pastured pork and pastured poultry products. All our animals are raised in a low-stress, natural environment. We don’t use antibiotics, growth hormones, herbicides, pesticides, synthetic fertilizer or other chemicals! We maintain animal health with prevention and natural healing practices. Our 100% grass-fed dairy produces great tasting, rich, healthy milk. Our dairy products include whole cream-line milk, skim milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, and kefir. Our pastured pork is from unique tasting, rare heritage breeds. We minimize the organic grain fed by providing a diet of pasture, forage, mast, and whey. This pork is available in bulk, cuts, and whole-hog sausage. We offer 100% grass-fed beef as bulk freezer beef, cuts, and fancy ground beef. This is a full, rich tasting ground beef made from the whole cow rather than what is left after taking the nice cuts. Our pastured poultry products include Muscovy Ducks and eggs from hens kept on pasture and fed organic grains. Gasper Family Farm, Peter and Susan Gasper, 21600
Golden Rd, Linwood, KS 66052. (913) 723-3838. GrassRoots Meats is committed to supplying all natural, grass-finished, hormone and antibiotic-free beef and lamb to health and quality conscious individuals who desire an enjoyable and flavorful alternative to standard commodity meat products. From birth until market our animals breathe fresh clean air, graze on lush green grass, and drink crystal clear water. Our business is built on the foundation of placing God and family first, and maintaining honesty and integrity throughout all phases of our operation. We like to think of our customers as friends and partners, and we want you to feel comfortable about buying your meat from someone you know and trust. Your comments and questions are welcome. GrassRoots Meats is located in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, but we also have grazing leases in Oklahoma and New Mexico. Our meat is available year round, and is shipped in thermal lined freezer boxes. We can ship quite reasonably throughout the entire United States. Your meat will arrive still frozen and ready to put into your freezer. Our meat is dry-aged and USDA inspected. Select the individual retail cuts that you want or choose from one of our many packages. The meat is vacuum packaged, in stock and ready to ship, but halves and wholes are available by advanced order only. For more information, or to order our delicious meat, visit our website or e-mail us. For references be sure to check out the testimonials posted on our website. GrassRoots Meats, PO Box 429, Pagosa
Springs CO 81147.
(970) 731-1471 or toll-free (800) 681-2260. Homespun Hill Farm is farmed by "Farmer Debbie," husband Steve, and sons Matt and Jake Saile, with lots of help from Steve's parents, Bob and Donna Saile. We are located 13 miles south of Lawrence, KS and 30 miles west of Olathe, KS. We utilize Management Intensive Grazing to maximize vitamins and minerals and to raise our animals naturally, with no sub-therapeutic antibiotics or growth hormones. Our "real beef" flavored grass-fed beef and mild and sweet grass-fed lamb is available as cuts, Market Baskets, Farmhouse Favorites bundles, or sides and quarters. Our MSG-free/nitrite-free beef jerky is quickly becoming popular with its hickory smoke flavor. Enjoy our grass-fed beef burger and our grass-fed lamb burger at the Local Burger restaurant in Lawrence, KS or visit us at the Downtown Lawrence Farmers Market, Saturdays, 7 to 11 am and Wednesdays, 5 to 6:30 pm. Homespun Hill Farm, Debbie Yarnell, 137
E 1400 Road, Baldwin City KS66006. (785) 594-7111. Jako, Inc. is one of the few grass-only dairies in the United States, giving the milk the maximum amount of CLA and omega-3s. The cows produce seasonally and are allowed to dry up in the winter months. They are not treated with synthetic hormones, feed antibiotics, grain, or feed additives. Whole milk and butter is available from April to mid-November at the farm. Butter can be shipped frozen. Pastured chickens and beef from the dairy cattle, and pork raised on pasture and skim milk are also available. Jako, Inc., Kenneth King, 6003
E. Eales Road, Hutchinson KS 67501. (620) 663-1470 (phone
and fax) Janzen Family Farms produces 100% grass-fed beef from Angus adapted to the region. We raise them to meet or exceed criteria established by the USDA for the “grass (forage) fed marketing claim standard.” Our 100% grass-fed Angus are pastured every day. They are hormone-free; vaccines and potential medications are kept to a bare minimum. We reserve the use of antibiotics for special cases. They are slaughtered at a small, state-inspected, family-run meat locker near the farm. We are moving toward more sustainability: Our cropland is in organic transition; our virgin prairie was certified organic in 2008 by the Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture. We use crop rotation, cover crops, organic fertilizer, rotational grazing, careful water management. We freshly stone-mill certified organic wheat on site. To maintain financial viability, we also use our pre-existing conventional cattle-feeding facilities. Feedlot manure is used as fertilizer in our soil-building program. We keep our conventional cattle strictly separated from our direct-marketed 100% grass-fed animals. You can purchase by the cut, in discounted “packs,” or in bulk. You can pick up, or we deliver in the Newton, Wichita, Emporia, Topeka and Lawrence areas. We sell at farmers markets and retailers. Janzen Family Farms, John Janzen or Norm Oeding,
Farm Manager, 15076
NW 180th Street, Newton KS 67114. (316) 799-2670. Jubilee Farm is a third generation Kansas farm that "strives to regenerate the soil while producing superior quality lamb strictly from lush grasses and legumes." Their sheep are always on pasture, which is not treated with herbicides or pesticides. The animals are free of antibiotics, synthetic hormones, and vaccinations. Lambs are sold in the fall by the half or whole. Sausage is available as well. "Lamb is easy to cook, but we are glad to help with preparation ideas. Contact us for more information." They also sell their Katahdin hair sheep breeding stock. Jubilee Farm, Laura and Doug Fortmeyer, 2285
Falcon Road, Fairview KS 66425. (785) 467-8041. The Lazy Heart D herds of Bison and Beefmaster cattle graze the cool and warm season grasses of the glaciated region of the Flint Hills. This permits the natural grazing and roaming behaviors that result in a healthy, content animal and a good natural product for you and your family. No hormones or antibiotics are given our animals. Our grass finished bison is available in traditional cuts of meat. Our grass finished beef is available in halves or split halves. Visitors are welcome. Please call or e-mail for directions and appointments. Lazy Heart D Bison/Beefmasters, Ed and Susan Dillinger, 17455
Pauling Run Road, Westmoreland KS 66549. (785) 456-9465. The MJ Ranch is a 520 acre ranch that produces 100% grass fed/finished natural Angus beef. Cattle are raised using humane, sustainable farming practices with no synthetic pesticides or herbicides used on pastures. Cattle are rotated on lush green pastures during the summer and our own high quality brome and alfalfa hay is rolled out on the pastures during the winter months—thus our beeves are never confined in a feedlot. They are given no growth hormones or antibiotics. Health benefits of grass fed beef are awesome! It is low in saturated fat (comparable to bison) and high in Omega 3's, CLA, Vitamin A and E, Beta Carotene, etc. Check it out! This nutritious beef can be purchased at the Community Mercantile in Lawrence. We personally sell sides from June through December, by hanging weight. Orders are taken by phone year-round to assure beef availability. Gourmet ground beef is available all year directly from the ranch. Free delivery, at a central location, in Lawrence once a month—with orders of 10 pounds or more! We take a young market steer, keep out only the loin and rib, and grind the rest into deluxe hamburger. Call, See, and Taste!. MJ Ranch, Melvin and Joyce Williams, 3105
Wild Horse Road, Lawrence KS 66044. (785) 865-2503. Moore Ranch is a family ranch which produces grass-fed longhorn beef. Longhorn beef is low in fat and cholesterol. They use no added hormones, chemicals, or low-level antibiotics. The cattle are grazed on the ranch grasses that Mother Nature supplies. Visitors are welcome to see how they use rotational grazing to enhance the cattle as well as wildlife, rangeland, and the surrounding environment. Halves, split halves, and other meat are available. Moore Ranch, Joe and Nancy Moore, RR 1 Box 17, Bucklin
KS 67834. (620) 826-3649. E-mail: jmoore@kans.com Morrisons Grassroots Beef includes two types of meat: 1) purely grassfed beef, and 2) beef finished with a moderate amount of grain for a more traditional product. The cattle are not treated with synthetic hormones or antibiotics. Halves and split halves are available. Morrisons Grassroots Beef, David and Beth Morrison,
Morrisons Grassroots Beef, 1717 E. Stimmel Road, Salina
KS 67401.
(785) 823-8454. Myers' Farm is a small family farm located in south central Kansas. On our farm we raise as many heritage animals as possible. We raise a heritage breed of pigs, called Red Wattles. By raising these animals we hope to help insure survival of this breed which was once considered extinct until a few head were discovered in a wooded area of Texas. The key to the survival of many heritage breeds may well be the incredible difference in flavor. The rich red marbled meat of the Red Wattle is beginning to be offered in a few fine restaurants, but cannot be purchased in grocery stores. We have limited quantities available now and hope to offer more in the future as our little herd expands. The Red Wattles on our farm forage free range, and are fed a natural diet of garden vegetables, skim milk, and corn. We do not use antibiotics or hormones. We offer free-range eggs from heritage chickens, usually spring through fall. We make products such as feta cheese and yogurt from fresh grass fed Jersey milk produced on our farm, and jellies from wild plums. Seasonally, we have free-range beef and fresh vegetables. All meats are processed in USDA approved facilities. Please email us for information on availability of products or 2007 CSA shares. Myers' Family Farm, Mary Myers, Rt. 1 Box 78, Zenda
KS 67159. (620) 246-5219. Oak Creek Bison raises and sells grassfed American Bison. Our animals graze year round on the same native grasses that bison have lived on for centuries. In the winter months, their feed is supplemented with native prairie hay and alfalfa cubes. The animals are given NO growth hormones or drugs. Parasite control is obtained by using diatomaceous earth administered in the alfalfa cubes. In addition to the traditional cuts of meat, we also have available a chopped and formed 100% grassfed Bison Jerky, which does not require refrigeration. Bison skulls and hides are also available. Oak Creek Bison, Steve or Darla Mitchell, 8217
SW Tolin Road, Auburn KS 66402-9518. (785) 256-2766. Pleasant Prairie Meats is a small family owned farm committed to providing our customers with the best tasting, healthiest meats available. We have been direct marketing our products for over 25 years. Our business includes gourmet grass-finished beef, mouth watering pastured chickens and turkeys, also smoked turkeys, meat goats and eggs from free-range chickens. We do NOT use any form of growth hormones or feed antibiotics. We make our own natural ration for the poultry to supplement the grass and our beef is grass and forage fed and finished. The beef is state inspected and can be sold in Kansas. Delivery within Kansas is available on sizeable orders. State laws require poultry to be picked up at our farm and purchased by the final consumer fresh on processing day or frozen as supplies allow. In late winter/early spring we send newsletters and order forms to those requesting one. We are located in Southwest Kansas near Garden City. Thank You. Pleasant Prairie Meats, Keith O'Neal RR1 Box 92A Satanta,
KS 67870. (620) 276-6197. Renaissance Farms, Ltd. has pastured Galloway beef (an old Scottish breed), pastured chickens, and free-range eggs. The beef and eggs are available year round. Poultry is in season from May through September, with ordering beginning in March. The products are sold at the farm. Eggs are also available at the Emporia Farmer's Market during market season. Renaissance Farms, Judy and Bill Decker, 1800
E. 18th, Emporia KS 66801. (620) 343-6757. Schenker Family Farms proudly presents ALL-NATURAL BEEF. Are you looking for farm fresh beef? We are fifth generation farmers that specialize in all-natural, humanely raised beef. Our cattle roam on 320 acres of native grasses. They are never given hormones, implants, antibiotics or eat grass treated with pesticides or herbicides. We eat what we grow…and we are picky! We deliver or ship any amount desired. Bundles, quarters, halves and whole beef available. We are happy to work with groups to purchase a half a beef or more. We can even break deliveries into smaller amounts if needed. Also look for us at the Pittsburg and Parsons Farmers Markets. Coming soon...Pasture raised turkey. Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Quantities will be limited, to order early. Schenker Family Farms, Kevin and Cherie
Schenker, 1231
West 510 Avenue, McCune KS 66753. (620) 632-4470. Skyview Farm is a diversified family-owned farm located on 80 acres approximately 50 miles south of Kansas City. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritious food for our family and yours. In a society that believes that bigger and faster is the only way to survive, we subscribe to a different philosophy of sustainable agriculture. We believe that happy animals are those living in an environment that allows them to become what their Creator intended. Animals living here are raised naturally, avoiding the use of antibiotics, hormones, growth stimulants and other chemicals. We raise pastured chicken, eggs and holiday turkeys. Our beef is rotationally grazed and is available either grass finished or grain/grass finished. We also have rabbit, milk-fed pastured pork, and grass based dairy cows. Other homemade goodies are also available. Our products can be purchased directly from the farm and ordered online. For those who find it difficult to make the trip to the farm, "Food Families" could be a convenient alternative. We will deliver to you and your group of friends or family with a minimum purchase. See our website or call for more details. Skyview Farm, Bill & Sheri Noffke, 22722 E.
800 Road, Pleasanton
KS 66075. (913) 352-8727. Smoky Hill Bison Company graze bison using a Managed Intensive Grazing system of planted fescue/alfalfa mix. The animals are rotated twice a week to fresh forage. Bison meat is available year round by mail order. (You can also order on line.) The Smoky Hill Bison Company sells bison-related books, toys, and gifts as well. Smoky Hill Bison Co., PO Box 407, Lindsborg
KS 67456. (800) 790-2665 (M–F 9am–5pm) Tallgrass Beef is a pure, natural product of the Great American Prairie. Founded by Bill Kurtis—journalist, rancher, conservationist, and proud owner of The Red Buffalo Ranch in Sedan, Kansas—Tallgrass Beef Company is raising cattle that roam in the open and graze on natural grasses rich in nutrients and high in anti-oxidants. The result is beef that's rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, high in Vitamin E, higher in beneficial unsaturated fat, and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol. You can taste the difference. Tallgrass works with independent, family-owned farms and ranches to raise cattle in their grass-fed, grass-finished program. Their beef is sold in restaurants, select specialty food and grocery stores, and through their website. Tallgrass Beef Company, 107
East Main, Sedan KS 67361.
(877) 822-8283. Turkey Foot Ranch offers wholesome, all-natural "Prairie Buffet Beef," which is fattened naturally on nature's "prairie buffet" of grasses. (Turkey Foot is the common name for Big Bluestem and Eastern Gamagrass, which are the primary entrees for our cattle to graze.) There are no hormones, subtherapeutic antibiotics or pesticides administered to our cattle. Low stress handling techniques are utilized, as well as management intensive grazing. Turkey Foot Ranch has been recognized as a Clean Water Farm and a Stream Steward by the Kansas Rural Center and the Kansas Department of Health, respectively, for implementing livestock production practices that improve water quality. Beef sides are available in Spring (May – June) and Fall (October – December). Custom cuts are available year-round. Call or e-mail for pricing and orders. Turkey Foot Ranch, Barry and Lesa Barber, 13203 112th
Road, Winfield KS 67156. (620) 221-7229. |
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