Protocols

Our cattle are grass-fed from birth. That means they eat only grass (or hay in the winter), water, and a few all-natural supplements such as salt and kelp meal. They are fed no grain whatsoever.

Our animals are never given antibiotics in their ration to keep them well. We don't have to because our animals are raised as nature intended--on the pasture and in the sunshine, not cooped up in large animal feeding facilities like conventional farms. On very rare occasions, an animal will require an antibiotic to recover from an illness or an injury (we won't let an animal suffer needlessly), generally when they are young. This gives plenty of time for the antibiotics to leave their system before they are processed.

Conventional farms pump their livestock full of artificial growth hormones to make the animals grow faster. But not at Hoosier Heritage Farm. It takes a little longer for our animals to achieve market weight, but it the extra flavor and texture is worth it!

We make our own poultry and pig feed right here on the farm. That way we can be sure it contains no genetically-modified organisms. The animals can taste the difference. We believe this higher-quality feed results in a higher-quality product for you.

Our lambs are raised on pasture, and are fed a non-GMO grain ration to supplement their grass and hay diet.

This product contains no MSG (monosodium glutamate). With food as good as this, you don't need a flavor enhancer!

This product uses only natural sugars.

These animals are raised in pastures and/or in the woods, where they get all of the natural grain, grass, and mud wallows they want.

These animals were raised on pasture, where they are moved periodically to a fresh new paddock of lush grasses. This helps the pasture to regenerate quickly and the animal to have continuous access to high-quality forage. In the winter, animals eat hay when no pasture is available.

Hoosier Heritage Farm uses abattoirs that are inspected by the USDA and/or the Indiana State Board of Health. This ensures the safety and wholesomeness of meat and poultry products, and ensures that they are accurately labeled. It also verifies compliance with the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act for livestock.