As you know, our way is Nature’s way. Everything we do at Jolie Vue Farms is calculated to mirror the centuries-old formulas given to us by Mother Earth. As a result, meats produced from our livestock are healthier, happier, and better for you than anything produced by industrialized food processors – and not by just a little bit, but by quantum leaps in both nutrition and taste. Here is a short description of how that happens.
Pork - We start with heritage breeds from old England – the Berkshire, and early America – the Duroc. Why? Because these breeds have the genetics and therefore the instincts to thrive in the natural setting. Within large boundaries that we establish in our native oak and pecan forest, our pigs are free to roam, root, recreate and rest within that cool, shady setting. They are happy porkers and our favorite characters on the farm.
Beef - We start with British Isle heritage beef, primarily the Black Angus, but with a twist. Our Angus come from Ireland, the only country to preserve the Angus in its original form – a short, stocky, small frame animal that produces vigorous young calves and thrive on the native pasture. Our cattle are pure vegetarians – no “mad cows” here. Our beef is never fed the grains that are used by conventional growers to accelerate the fattening process. Cattle were made to prosper on the natural salad bar found in our diverse, native grass pastures, and they do that from our farm to your table.
Chicken - Our chickens are raised free range – by the common definition, not simply by having “access” to the out of doors as the USDA allows. They are out of doors all day long, and in their protective shelters at night, where their floor is kept clean by fresh layers of hay. They feast on grasshoppers, bugs, and other insects, as well as the clovers and grasses. Yes, chickens really do eat from the salad bar of the native pasture. This is where they incorporate the essential fats, vitamins and minerals so important to their health and yours.
Fresh Eggs - Our hens call the egg mobile their home on the range. During the warm months they follow behind the cattle wherever they may be. They are constantly on fresh grass from their henhouse on wheels. During the cool months, they clean up the greens in our garden, or range on the winter pasture of clover, rye and oats. As a result, they make eggs that not only can be, but should be, a regular part of your diet. Their eggs are brimming with nutrition and are beautiful to see. As one of our customers states, “these eggs stand up and salute when cracked into the skillet.” One of nature’s perfect foods.
So, there it is, a short course on how we practice our philosophy that nature has a better idea. You are what you eat, so eat from nature, not from factories. We make real food naturally at Jolie Vue Farms.
