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Ethical – Sustainable – Delicious
Everyone deserves to eat high quality, locally grown food.
Regeneratively Raised. Humanely Harvested.
Windhaven Farm is a small, 68 acre family farm in Central Minnesota, near St. Cloud, MN, offering farm fresh cage-free eggs, whole chicken, and grass fed cattle for custom order. All of our livestock are raised outdoors using sustainable and regenerative practices to promote healthy animals, healthy soil & ecology, and–ultimately–healthy food for you. We also work closely with our local butcher to ensure that each and every animal is treated humanely & respectfully from their first day to their last.
Why Choose Windhaven Farms?
Grass fed beef is a healthier choice for both people and the environment. It contains higher levels of healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), as well as more antioxidants than grain-fed beef. Grass fed beef is also naturally lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol. In addition, grass fed beef is raised without hormones or antibiotics, making it a more sustainable and humane choice. Finally, grass fed beef has a richer, more flavorful taste than grain-fed beef, making it a delicious, nutritious choice.
Rotational grazing is a type of sustainable, pasture-based farming that benefits the environment, animals, and farmers. It involves moving animals around a field in a managed rotation to ensure that they have access to fresh, nutritious grass and that the land is not overgrazed. This method of animal husbandry is beneficial because it helps to protect the soil, reduces water runoff, and increases biodiversity. Rotationally grazed beef is also healthier and more nutritious than grain-fed beef, as the cows are allowed to graze on fresh grass, which is naturally high in vitamins and minerals. Additionally, the animals are not exposed to growth hormones or antibiotics, making for a healthier, tastier product.
No hormone meat is a great choice for those looking to reduce their exposure to hormones and other toxins that can potentially lead to health issues. Unlike conventionally raised animals, those that are hormone-free are not exposed to the same levels of hormones and other additives, making them a healthier option for consumers. Additionally, hormone-free meat is often higher in vitamins and minerals than conventionally raised animals, making it a more nutritious choice. Finally, buying hormone-free meat is an ethical choice since it supports the humane treatment of animals.
Cage free eggs are considered to be a more humane and ethical choice for consumers. In cage-free systems, hens are free to move around, spread their wings, and engage in natural behaviors such as dust bathing, perching, and foraging. This allows them to live in a more natural, enriching environment that is closer to the type of environment hens would live in if they were in the wild. Cage-free eggs may also be fresher and of higher quality due to the birds being able to engage in natural behaviors, which can be beneficial to egg production. Furthermore, cage-free eggs can be better for the environment as they require less energy to produce and produce less waste.