Our Practices
We believe in the power of grass.
Delivered to our animals through pasture rotation every day. We pursue holistic, natural methods whenever possible, and limit artificial inputs. We believe there is a direct link between meat quality and the animal’s stress during its life.
What's in a Name?
We chose Land Basket Farm to communicate and acknowledge that the land and soil are America’s true breadbasket. We work to first enrich the soil and land, and in turn they enrich us and animal’s lives that sustain us.
World Class Pasture Raised Chicken
Chicks are exposed to pasture on day 5 - free to go in and out of the brooder. We believe this technique creates a highly skilled forager who is adept at utilizing the grass, bugs, and grubs of the pasture.
Raised on pasture until harvest.
Dedicated livestock guardian dogs provide security and reduce stress.
Open tractor concept allows free ranging after week 5.
Man made shade structure moves with chickens. Reduces heat stress.
Humane on farm processing by local folks in our community.
Free choice fed a Non GMO, no soy regional feed . No hormones or antibiotics.
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Pasture Raised Eggs
Non GMO fed, Not confined, live on pasture year round.
New pasture rotations every 14 days.
Dedicated livestock guardian dogs provide security and reduce stress.
Man made shade structure moves with chickens. Reduces heat stress.
Humane treatment - no commercial practices like debeaking.
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Forest Raised Pork
Not confined. Raised entirely in the woods, frequently moved to new woodlots.
Humane slaughter under USDA inspection.
No binders, fillers, or MSGs in sausage.
Supplementally fed a Non GMO 14% corn based pellet. No hormones, or antibiotics.
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Grass Fed, Grass Finished Lamb
100% Grass fed and finished.
Not confined. Birthed in a secure paddock and open pasture in the Spring.
Dedicated livestock guardian dogs provide security.
Humane slaughter under USDA inspection.
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Shop by Farm Protocols
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Free Ranging
Shop NowNot confined and live their lives entirely pastures. We utilize intensive pasture rotations to ensure consistent access to fresh grass.
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No Antibiotic
Shop NowWe do not give our animals antibiotics in their feed. Our momma sheep however are allowed to be treated if sick. We believe it is ethical to treat a sick animal vice adhering strictly to this protocol. Feeder stock such as chicken and pork that needs treatment is culled from the retail market.
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No GMO
Shop NowOur feeds contain No GMOs. We source our feeds from an Amish mill in Virginia that specializes in Non GMO grains that are animal biproduct free.
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No Hormone
Shop NowWe do not give our animals Hormones.
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Woodland Raised
Shop NowRaised in the woods and rotates to new woodlots often.
