Protocols

Our 100% Grass-fed and Grass Finished beef and lamb are raised on regenerative pastures.  They have a diverse selection of grasses, clovers and other forages during the growing season. 

 These animals are never fed grain. During the non-growing season, they are fed stored hay or grass silage.  They also have free choice minerals available at all times.

100% grassfed animals have meat that is more nutritious for you, richer flavor and higher in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.

Our animals live outdoors year-round.  The cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens enjoy the freedom of living on regenerative pastures lush with forages during the growing season.  During the non-growing season, we transport hay and various other forages to them on dormant pastures.  Chickens have mobile coops that are moved closer to home to protect them from predators.

Animals raised without feeding genetically modified grains such as corn or soybeans.

The vast majority of our animals are healthy and never receive any antibiotics. However, just like humans, occasionally one will need medication to prevent death or suffering in which we will use it on a limited basis. Any animal that is treated is well marked to avoid any mistakes until the proper withdrawal period is over. We observe all withdrawal periods for milk or meat to avoid any residues in the product. We feel that this exception is the proper and ethical treatment of animals.

We do not administer any hormones or steroids to our animals.

Animal was finished on grass without any grain. The animal may have had a small amount of grain as a young animal but not within the past year.

At Country Meadows we treat our animals with respect and care.  Humanely raised in a low stress environment of open pastures where they have plenty of room to grow and express their natural instincts.