Know Your Farmer

There are a few things we think are particularly important when it comes to food. These issues are important because food is what nourishes us, gives us energy, and keeps us healthy. On the other hand, "food" can also make us unhealthy and create all sorts of chaos in our minds and bodies. This chaos is a consequence of too much processed food. Author and teacher, Dr. Ann Wigmore said, "The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison." Food is the fuel we rely on to keep us going. If we put good fuel in (whole, all-natural foods, sans additives), we can expect to function better in mind and body. If we put questionable fuel in (ultra-processed foods laden with chemicals, additives, etc), we can expect the opposite. Over time, this can lead to some serious health consequences.

There are a lot of people in the world who need to eat — all of us in fact — over 8 Billion estimated. Conventional, modern agriculture produces a lot of food for a lot of people, but it doesn't always have quality and nutrition in mind. We think a more balanced approach to agriculture is to emphasize holistic practices. That's why our farms have embraced regenerative agriculture for 25 years. We believe that animal health, soil health, and human health are all tied into one big circle of life. Healthy, nutritionally dense food comes from animals who are treated respectfully and raised in a natural environment without stress where they can roam, grazing freely on native grasses much like the buffalo did hundreds of years ago. Our farms DO NOT use any chemicals, antibiotics, GMOs, added hormones, or unnatural methods to fatten up animals. We employ traditional, time honored farming methods that build deep, biologically rich soils, clean air and water.

We think you should know who your farmer is and how they raise the food you eat. We want you to know how our farms operate and why. This transparency builds trust and loyalty. The more information you have about the food you eat, the more you're able to make informed decisions about food quality, value, and nutrition.

Happy New Year,  Team USWM