Industrial Farming Has Lost Sight of Humane Treatment of Animals

Industrial farms today are built upon efficiency. But at what cost? Animals kept in close confinement must be given antibiotics to treat the diseases their living conditions cause. Industrial animals are bred to function better in confined spaces, which lessens their ability to adapt to the natural environment or resist environmental stressors. Industrial pigs must have their tails docked so they don’t bite each other’s tails off—a behavior only seen in confined pigs. Turkeys are bred purely to produce a lot of meat, but they are so top-heavy, they can't reproduce on their own.

Our sustainable farm has been going strong for over thirty years by our family. All of our animals—Wagyu cattle, Mangalitsa pigs, Berkshire pigs, free-range chickens, and free-range turkeys—are raised in their natural environment and eat a native diet. Our animals are not confined in cages or tight spaces, and we rotate the animals in a way that is minimally invasive to the environment and contributes to sustainable farming practices.

At Pasture Prime, we have a genetically-diverse stock, and we offer heritage breeds that can reproduce on their own and are allowed to naturally adapt to their environment. We understand that humanely raised meat and diverse genetics produce better tasting meat.

And we sleep a lot better each night, knowing our animals are well taken care of.