At Fat Mountain Farms, we’ve always believed in bringing the best, freshest, and healthiest food directly to your family’s table. That’s why we’re so excited to share our newest venture: processing our pasture-raised chickens right here on our farm!
Previously, we relied on USDA processors to handle this step, but by taking it on ourselves, we’re able to improve quality, freshness, and service to you like never before. Here’s a closer look at why we made this change and what it means for you.
1. Fresher, Healthier Chicken on Your Table
When chickens are processed directly on the farm, there’s no extra time or travel involved. That means they go straight from pasture to processing and into our coolers, preserving maximum freshness. By minimizing the time from pasture to packaging, your chicken is delivered at peak freshness and flavor. It’s just another way we ensure you’re getting the best of what pasture-raised farming has to offer!
2. More Control over Quality and Cleanliness
At our farm, we follow rigorous standards to ensure every step of the processing is handled with care, from cleanliness and sanitation to proper handling. We can control each step of the process, ensuring that every chicken meets our high standards. This dedication to quality means you can serve our chicken to your family with complete confidence.
3. Transparency and Trust
When we bring processing in-house, you get even more transparency. With on-farm processing, we oversee every detail, from the chickens’ feed to the packaging. You know exactly where your food is coming from, who’s handling it, and how it’s processed. It’s truly farm-to-family, and you’re always welcome to ask questions, tour our farm, and see our practices up close.
4. Supporting Local, Sustainable Practices
Bringing processing onto the farm supports a more sustainable, regenerative approach. On-farm processing reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting chickens to USDA facilities and fits with our commitment to stewardship of our land. Plus, it’s a step toward keeping everything as local as possible, supporting the health of our soil, land, and community.
5. A Personal Connection to Your Farmer
At the end of the day, processing our chickens here at the farm strengthens our connection to you and your family. We’re here to provide the highest-quality pasture-raised chicken while also keeping our practices aligned with our regenerative farming philosophy. By taking on this new venture, we’re making sure every chicken we deliver to your home has been handled with the utmost care—from pasture to packaging.
We’re proud to be part of your family’s journey to wholesome, nourishing food and honored to be part of your kitchen. Thank you for your continued support as we take this next step together!