From the desk of Autumn Smith:
FDNP, Holistic Nutritionist and Co-founder of Wild Pastures
Here's something most people don't know: 99% of all meat consumed in the USA comes from industrial feedlots. These confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) produce meat that looks similar to pasture-raised meat, but the nutritional difference is significant.
When my family started researching where our grocery store meat actually came from, we were shocked. Animals raised in crowded feedlots, fed GMO grains, given routine antibiotics - this is the reality behind most of the meat at your local supermarket.
That's why we started Wild Pastures. We believe animals belong on grass, not in feedlots. And we believe families deserve to know exactly where their food comes from.
The difference isn't just ethical - it's nutritional. A joint study between the USDA and researchers at Clemson University found that grass-fed beef is better for human health than grain-fed beef in multiple ways.
What makes pasture-raised meat different from grocery store meat:
- Higher in vitamins A, D, E, K and B-vitamins thiamin & riboflavin
- Higher in the minerals calcium, magnesium & potassium
- Higher in total omega-3s
- A healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids
- Higher in CLA a potential cancer fighter
- Lower in saturated fats
When our family made the switch to pasture-raised meat, the difference was undeniable - in taste, in how we felt, and in knowing we were supporting farmers who raise animals the right way.
But here's the problem most families face when trying to make the same switch:
1. Grocery store labels are misleading. Over 70% of "grass fed" beef is actually imported from other countries. And since the term is largely unregulated, much of the "grass fed" beef in the USA is actually finished on grain. "Free range" and "natural" are marketing terms that factory farms use to make their products sound better than they are.
2. Truly pasture-raised meat is hard to find and expensive. Unless you have a local farmer you trust, finding genuine pasture-raised meat at a price that works for your family budget can feel impossible.
That's exactly why we created Wild Pastures - to make it easy for families like yours to get truly pasture-raised, non-GMO, antibiotic-free meat from American family farms delivered to your door at prices that make sense:
"Wild Pastures is hands down my top choice for animal protein. Their thoughtfulness with quality, sourcing, sustainability and convenience can't be beat...and everything tastes amazing! I trust this company with my family and highly recommend it to my patients."
Stephanie Greunke, MS, RD, CPT, PMH-C
"My husband and I eat A LOT of meat, primarily chicken and beef. Wild Pastures makes it easy to stick with our budget without sacrificing the quality of our meat, setting us up for a healthy lifestyle. I love that Wild Pastures delivers directly to our doorstep and the meat is always fresh, smartly packaged, and easy to thaw."
Bethany Ugarte-Cameron - Author & Food Blogger
The first time I tried truly pasture-raised meat...
I finally understood the difference.
Growing up, I ate meat from my grandfather's farm - animals raised on grass, the way nature intended. That taste, that quality - I'd been searching for it ever since.
Grocery store meat never came close. Until now.
This is what meat is supposed to taste like.
Here's the truth about grocery store meat that most companies don't want you to know: virtually all of it comes from factory farms where animals never see a pasture. They're fed GMO grains and given routine antibiotics - resulting in meat that lacks both flavor and nutrition.
The best tasting meat is also the healthiest meat. When animals eat what they're supposed to eat and live how they're supposed to live, you can taste the difference.
Our meat comes from American family farms where animals graze on open pastures - the way farming was meant to be. It's better for the animals, better for the environment, and better for your family.
We believe every family deserves access to this quality of meat. That's why we've worked directly with farmers to offer prices that are consistently 25-40% less than what you'd pay elsewhere for truly pasture-raised meat.
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Every family deserves to know where their food comes from. Our mission is simple: connect families with American farmers who raise animals the right way - on open pastures, without antibiotics, without hormones, without GMOs.
If you've never tried truly pasture-raised meat - meat from animals that lived on grass, not in feedlots - you're in for a revelation. This is what meat is supposed to taste like.
We're so confident you'll taste the difference that we want to make it easy for you to try.
Join thousands of families who made the switch and discovered they could never go back to factory-farmed, grocery store meat.