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:
The Anoka-Butte Lumber Company - Marlowe Farm's is
a small grass based farm located in the hills of Northern Nebraska.
The Anoka-Butte Lumber Company was owned and operated by my family
from 1936-1993. I am in the process of resurrecting it. Hogs and cattle
were a part the family business.
I moved onto this farm in August of 2003. I raise cattle,
sheep and pigs. All animals are raised on pasture. Cattle
and sheep are fed exclusively grass and a limited amount of hay in
the winter months. The cows, sheep and pigs are rotated through a series
of paddocks. The pigs are fed varying amounts of grain depending on
class. Sows and gilts graze/forage for the bulk of their diet with
some corn fed as an energy supplement and to keep them docile. Growing
pigs are fed a ground corn/soybean ration. Low-grain pork and No-grain
pork are available upon request.
By keeping livestock in the pastures manure is spread
evenly across the ground. What manure is collected around the barns is
spread on my poorest ground. I'm hoping the application of manure to
my poorest ground will in time make it some of my best ground.
At this time I only have pork available for sale.
I do ship.
Anoka-Butte Lumber Company - Marlowe Farm's, Christopher
A. Marlowe, 48412 907 Road, Butte,
NE 68722. (402) 775-5000.
E-mail: marlowepasture@nntc.net.
Website: http://www.marlowepasture.com.
Bohaty's British Whites & Gourmet Grass
Fed Beef. Our grass fed steers receive no hormones, antibiotics,
or animal by-products. We use British White genetics (a docile breed)
known for producing tender, well-marbled beef giving a truly
gourmet eating experience with all the health benefits of grass fed.
Our steers graze on irrigated rye grass, high sugar
forage sorghum, and Italian rye grass, ensuring a daily weight gain that
is necessary for proper marbling. Our steers have ample room to move
about as they graze and fresh water and mineral supplements are always
available. We rotate our steers to fresh grass every few days so they
receive only the best lush grasses. The gentle handling we use with our
cattle is an important element in producing a quality eating experience.
Our beef is sold in wholes, halves and quarters and
is available from October through December. See our website at http://www.gourmetgrassfedbeef.com for
more information.
We also sell British White seed stock. (See www.britishcattle.com for
more information.)
Bohaty's Gourmet Grass Fed Beef, Nancy Bohaty, 1371
42nd Road, Bellwood
NE 68624. (402) 367-4741.
E-mail: wb15029@alltel.net.
Website: http://www.gourmetgrassfedbeef.com.
Circle Arrow Longhorns is a family-owned
and operated business whose mission is to produce safe, wholesome,
all-natural grass-fed meat products. Our beef is not only healthy,
it is extremely tender, juicy, flavorful, and most important, safe.
We are dedicated to respecting our animals, the environment and our
customers needs.
Longhorn meat is naturally low-fat, but our cattle
are also raised on free-range pasture and forage with no grain, antibiotics,
or steroids, which makes them even higher in Omega 3 and other important
nutrients. The cattle are processed and packaged at a USDA inspected
plant using a revolutionary process called Rinse and Chill, which drastically
reduces the dangers of E. coli and gives the meat a wonderfully fresh
taste and smell.
We also provide an all-natural raw diet for the four-legged
members of our customers' families.
Look for us at the Niwot, Colorado Farmers Market
every other Sunday starting July 1st.
Circle Arrow Longhorns, Christine Randall, 3811
Road 9, Harrisburg NE 69345. (720) 300-2892. E-mail: info@circlearrowlonghorns.com.
Website: http://www.circlearrowlonghorns.com.
Clover Cove Ranch has over 1,300 acres of certified
organic prairie grasses and sub-irrigated meadow land located
on the rim of Nebraska's sand hills. Our ranch and livestock are
MOSA certified and no conventional fertilizers have been used for
over twenty years.
Meat from grass-fed bison and beef is
available year-round. Pastured eggs and dairy products can
be picked up at the ranch. We milk 20–30 certified organic,
grass-fed cows year-round and strive for high CLA and nutrient dense
milk content.
Clover Cove Ranch, Jerry Gotschall, 86389 468th Avenue, Atkinson
NE 68713. (402) 925-2431.
E-mail: kathleen@clovercove.com.
Website: http://www.clovercove.com
Dakota Harvest Farm is located in very extreme
South Dakota, a few miles away from both Iowa and Nebraska.
Dakota Harvest Farm raises Dorper lambs in a natural environment.
Dorpers are a “hair” sheep rather than wool breed and are
specially developed for the quality of their meat.
All of our lambs are born and raised naturally with
their mothers on our pastures so we can guarantee that they’re
healthy. They spend their time on pastures getting plenty of fresh air,
sunshine, and clean water as they roam. In the winter months, they are
fed alfalfa hay, also grown on our farm, to provide them with optimum
nutrition and health. In turn, they produce a lean, healthy, nutrient
dense and protein rich meat.
We don’t administer growth hormones or antibiotics.
We do not feed any animal byproducts. We do not apply artificial fertilizers
or chemicals on our pastures.
Our specialty items include Lamb Filet Mignon, Lamb
Summer Sausage, and Smoked Leg of lamb. Other lamb products are:
· Leg of Lamb (boneless)
· Lamb Chop
· Shanks
· Spare Ribs
· Shoulder Chop
· Ground Lamb
We do ship our fresh lamb to your house.
Dakota Harvest Farm, Bob and Barb Corio, 33565
Dakota Road, Jefferson SD 57038. (605) 966-5490 (Call after
6 pm or leave a message.)
E-mail: info@dakotaharvestfarm.com.
Website: http://www.dakotaharvestfarm.com.
The Grain Place, Inc. offers
beef from animals that have been raised exclusively on pasture or have
been finished on grain for 30, 60 or 90 days. You get to choose.
All orders must be placed by June 15th. The meat
is available in split halves, halves, or whole beef. (The Grain
Place is also a supplier of organic grains.)
The Grain Place, Inc. Michael R. Herman, 1904
N Highway 14, Marquette NE 68854. (402) 854-3195.
E-mail: mrherman@hamilton.net

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.
E-mail: grassroots@centurytel.net.
Website: http://www.grassrootsmeats.com
L & L Jacobsen Farm is located in Hamilton
County, Nebraska. We raise beef on our quality soils and abundant
underground water, which allows us to maintain forage quality and performance
during dry periods. We use a blend of cool season grasses and legumes
on our pastures. We do not use implants or other artificial hormones,
do not use antibiotics on our grass finished animals, and do not feed
grain or grain by-products nor animal by-products.
We are not certified organic, however we have not
used commercial fertilizers for 2 years on our grass finishing pasture,
and do not use herbicides on our pastures. We also are in the commercial
hay business, which gives us a consistent source of quality alfalfa and
other hays. We do not grow GMO alfalfa or feed GMOs.
Our beef is available year around but we would need
up to 8 weeks to accommodate special cutting instructions. It is available
by the individual cut, or by quarters, half or whole beef. Our beef is
processed in a USDA inspected plant and is vacuum packed for improved
shelf life.
We can ship via UPS. We also sell through The Nebraska
Food Coop and at the Village Pointe Mall Farmers Market in Omaha NE.
It can also be picked up at our farm.
L & L Jacobsen Farm, Luke and Lori, 2204
North R Road, Marquette NE 68854. (402) 854-3104.
E-mail: jacobsenlu@yahoo.com.
Website: http://www.rangewestbeef.com.
McRobert's Game Farm is
one of the few grass farms in the United States that specializes in
game animals. Yak, elk, bison, deer, Yak/beef crosses, and llamas are available
as breeding stock. Meat is also available for sale.
Yak meat is very lean and low in saturated fat. The
animals are very thrifty and put on weight more easily than many other
grazing animals, making them economical to raise for market.
McRobert's Game Farm, Jerry McRoberts, 55 Yak Trak, Gurley
NE 69141. (308) 884-2371; fax: (308) 884-2337.
E-mail: jbmcrob@daltontel.net
Website: www.mcrobertsgamefarm.com
Nebraska Natural Meats is
a cooperative of eight farmers from northeast Nebraska who work together
to provide a year-round supply of hormone-free, naturally-fed beef,
chicken, duck, pork, and buffalo.
Our beef and buffalo meats are naturally lean because
the animals are raised on a high-protein grass diet, and they get plenty
of exercise while grazing. Some of the cattle are finished on a small
amount of grain and all the buffalo are raised on grass only. You can
request grass-only beef if that is your preference. Meat from animals
raised on organically certified pasture is also available.
Buffalo (bison), beef and pork are available year
round. Lamb and poultry are sold in season only. The beef and pork are
available in whole, half or split half carcasses. Once your order is
placed, the animal will be delivered to an agreed upon processing facility
and your meat will be cut and wrapped to your specifications. All of
the meat is handled in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Prices are competitive with grocery store prices.
Nebraska Natural Meats, Betty Henzler, Route 1,
Box 180, Pierce
NE 68767. (402) 329-4277.
Oak View Park — Naturally Grass Fed
and Grass Fattened Red Angus Beef. Oak View Beef is all natural,
grass fed and grass fattened beef. We administer no hormones, feed
no antibiotics or animal by-products.
We sell beef by the quarter, half, whole carcass,
or cut and wrapped in a USDA inspected locker. Arrangements can be made
for local delivery of the meat. If you're located in the vicinity of
northeast Nebraska we will also deliver a fattened beef to a locker of
your choosing for processing. We strongly believe in eating local and
do not ship across country. We sell hamburger retail off the ranch.
Oak View Park is located on the eastern edge of the
Nebraska Sandhills north of Orchard, NE. Our small ranch is entirely
grass, sprinkled with cedar trees and oak covered creek bottoms. We move
the cattle daily, weekly or monthly depending upon the range management
goals. Fresh water is always available so the cattle can be healthy in
a low-stress environment.
No synthetic insecticides, pesticides, fungicides
or herbicides are applied anywhere on our place. We use organic and conventional
fertilizers. Conventional fertilizers speed up rehabilitation of the
land. Fertility is gradually being restored to soil that was mined out
by conventional farming in the early 1900s. Our goal is to be naturally
sustainable, eventually transforming the ranch to an organic enterprise.
Oak View Park, Dave Hansen, 51193
875 Road, Orchard NE 68764.
(402) 655-2245.
E-mail: info@oakviewbeef.com.
Website: http://www.oakviewbeef.com
The Perfect "10"
Buffalo Ranch has 5,000 acres of certified organic
prairie grasses sustaining a herd of 800 grass-finished
bison. The ranch is large enough to allow the bison to
roam at will on native prairie grasses, and the herd size
is sufficient to recreate the natural social order of the
animals. The end result is a low stress, healthy environment
similar to the open plains of hundreds of years ago.
The Hutchinsons offer their "Tatonka Gourmet
Bison" in quarters, halves, and whole animals. Individual cuts,
20# packages, and summer sausage are also available. The meat
can be shipped UPS anywhere in the United States. New: bison jerky in
five different varieties is now available for sale as well!
The meat is sold in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Ideal
Grocery, Aikin's Health Food Store, and Open Harvest. (The
meat is distributed to other retail stores throughout the area by Pegler-Sysco
Distributors.)
Perfect "10" Buffalo Ranch, Dave Hutchinson,
HC 75 Box 146, Rose
NE 68772. (402) 273-4574.
E-mail: buffalo@nntc.net
Website: http://www.organic-buffalo.com

Prairie Blossom Trails is a fourth
generation farm in northeast Nebraska. We raise grass-finished
Highland cattle on certified organic pastures which
include improved pastures and virgin prairie. Our cattle
are never fed any grain, hormones or antibiotics.
The Highland breed is very docile, producing well
marbled naturally tender meat with a full flavor. The American Highland
Cattle Association reported that research by the Scottish Agricultural
College demonstrates evidence that Highland Beef is significantly lower
in fat and cholesterol and higher in protein and iron than other breeds.
The majority of our beef is available in October
and November by the whole, halves, and split halves. We will deliver
the animals to a local locker for processing to your specifications.
We have a limited amount of USDA inspected meat available by the cut,
including steaks, roasts, ground beef, German summer sausage,
all beef hot dogs and beef/pork hot dogs.
Custom slaughter orders need to be made by August
15th.
Prairie Blossom Trails, Patrick and Julie Steffen, 55582
887 Road, Fordyce NE 68736. (402) 357-3702 or (402) 841-2125.
E-mail: hairycow@gpcom.net.
PrairieSun Organics farm is located
40 miles SE of Vermillion in the northern Loess Hills. We
are Certified Organic by the Iowa Department of Agriculture
and focus on holistic grass-based practices that create a small “biosphere” of
sustainability in the Little Whiskey Creek watershed.
The farm brings a wide range of biodiversity to
the landscape through cooperation with nature. We raise pasture
raised poultry, greenhouse vegetables, and a small amount
of seasonal eggs. We also wholesale organic 100% grass-fed beef,
buffalo, lamb, and dairy products for the local market. We
offer seasonal pasture-raised pork.
PrairieSun Organics, Angela Jackson, 514
Valley View Drive, Vermillion SD 57069. (605) 624-1966.
E-mail: angela@prairiesunorganics.com.
Website: http://www.prairiesunorganics.com.
Sandhills Red Angus.
Our goal is to provide high quality grassfed beef to
people who are concerned about the quality, safety and nutrient
content of their food.
No Steroids. No Antibiotics. No Stress. Lean, juicy,
tender, flavorful beef that you just can't buy in a store.
Sandhills Red Angus, Derek and Lesa Schwanebeck,
Box 7, Ellsworth
NE 69340. (308) 762-5767.
E-mail: derek@sandhillsredangus.com
Website: http://www.sandhillsredangus.com
Seifer Farms All Natural Pasture Poultry don’t
do drugs. If you’re hankerin’ for delicious,
farm fresh fried chicken just like Grandma used to
make, you’ve got to start with the best chicken available.
The best chicken available is a Seifer Farms All Natural
Pasture Raised chicken.
Seifer chickens are fed the finest, most nutritionally
complete food we can get. This diet, coupled with fresh air, sunshine
and free range exercise (there are no fences around these chickens, they
are truly free range) is an essential part of raising our healthy chickens.
All this clean living pays off in better flavor and food value.
The chickens are processed on the farm in a USDA
Inspected Custom Exempt facility and can be picked up the day of butchering
or fresh frozen for pickup at a later date.
Seifer Farms has 3 delivery routes in Southwest,
and Western Nebraska. We also sell at the local farmers market in North
Platte, NE starting in July, every Saturday from 8 AM till Noon.
The chickens are marketed whole, cutup, whole breasts,
leg quarters, thighs, wings, and giblet packages.
You may order these chickens by calling Irene Seifer
at (308) 386-2390.
Seifer Farms, Ray Seifer, 1442
S Seifer Road, Sutherland NE 69165. (308) 386-2390.
E-mail: seiferfarms@gpcom.net.
Straight Arrow Bison Ranch of
Broken Bow, NE is located in the heart of the state's
grasslands. We have been raising and marketing bison meat
since 1995.
A few years ago we began marketing a few bison which
were 100% grass-finished. After receiving favorable responses from our
customers, we converted to 100% grass-feeding for all of them. Our animals
do not receive any vaccinations, hormones, animal by-products, or antibiotics.
The animals are processed in a USDA inspected facility.
The meat is sold by halves, quarters, or individual packages (steaks,
roasts, stew meat, hamburger, summer sausage, hot dogs, jerky).
We make monthly deliveries to Grand Island, Kearney,
North Platte and McCook as well as having the meat available at our ranch.
We can also ship by UPS.
We also make home-made buffalo tallow soap, dog
treats containing whole-wheat flour and buffalo meat, and whole
wheat bread and hamburger buns. We sell tanned hides and bleached skulls
as well.
Straight Arrow Bison Ranch, Marty and Karen Bredthauer,
79330 Sumner
Road, Broken Bow, NE 68822. (308) 872-3066.
E-mail: sabr@carrollsweb.com.
Website: http://www.straightarrowbison.com.
Tar Box Hollow Buffalo
Ranch raises bison naturally on grass. The
grass-finished bison meat is available at the ranch in
quantity.
Tours are available Wednesday through Saturday from
May 1st through September.
Tar Box Hollow Buffalo Ranch, Rose Mason, 57957
871st Road, Dixon NE 68732. (402) 584-2337.
Website: http://tarboxbuffalo.com
The Tucker Hill Farm offers
grass-finished lamb and beef as well as pork and eggs.
The grass-finished lamb is available in 1/2 lamb bundles
in the summer and fall. The lambs are fed fresh grass and
hay only. Pastured chickens, raised the "Joel Salatin
way,"
are available from June through October, fresh dressed from
the farm. Custom processed pork, half or whole carcass, is
available in October.
All meat products can be shipped UPS or picked up
at the local processor or the farm. Brown, fertile eggs can be picked
up at the form or delivered locally.
We direct market our products. Place your orders
with us, and we arrange for custom processing just the way you want it!
We are pasture-based and manage our animals with the intensive rotation
system. We do not use drugs on any of our animals. We are open for visits.
Please call or write first.
Tucker Hill Farm, Bev and Chuck Henkel, 1614
N 61st, Norfolk NE 68701. (402) 371-5787.
E-mail: bchenkel@conpoint.com
From our Walnut Creek
Organic Ranch in South Central Nebraska to your
table, we are committed to producing humanely raised animals
in an environmentally friendly, stress-free atmosphere
that promotes good health and supports a sustainable food
system in the balance of nature. Our family owned ranch
is FVO Farm certified organic and has been chemical
free for thirteen years. We have designed a grazing system
to simulate conditions during the time of the buffalo that
roamed here for centuries.
Our grass-fed Angus beef have been genetically
selected for their natural health, excellent mothering ability, and the
tenderness of their meat. They are born, raised and finished on tall,
lush, native Nebraska prairie grasses, and natural occurring herbs and
legumes. They are free to socialize and enjoy our country fresh air and
mineral-rich, deep well water.
Our CLA and omega-3 rich USDA inspected, hormone
and antibiotic free, grass-fed Angus beef will be ready by the whole,
halves, split halves, or special packs for shipment throughout the USA
this fall. We are happy to help you design a variety of cuts for your
specifications. Order early to assure availability. Please visit our
website for more information.
Walnut Creek Organic Ranch. Deweese
NE (402) 262-2245.
E-mail: walnutcreekranch@alltel.net
Website: http://www.walnutcreekorganicranch.com
Waucapona Farms raise
their cattle under management intensive grazing practices
for healthy livestock and a clean environment. The grassfed beef is
slaughtered off the grass in October or November. Grain-fed
beef is available from cattle that are finished by grazing
standing corn.
All the meat is free of antibiotics, hormones, and
animal by-products. Every effort is made to minimize stress on the animals
from birth until slaughter.
The dry-aged beef is available in wholes, halves
and split halves. Grassfed meat is available in October and November.
Grain-fed is available December through June.
Waucapona Farms, Marvin DeBlauw, 88625
568th Avenue, Hartington NE 68739. (402) 254-3429. |