Why our Cows are Grass Fed/Finished, & our pigs and chickens eat Non GMO/ Corn Free, Soy Free feed

The Health Benefits of Corn-Free, Soy-Free, Non-GMO Feed for Chickens, Pigs

In today’s world, many families are paying closer attention to where their food comes from and how it is raised. One of the biggest factors in meat quality and long-term health for both animals and people is diet. At our regenerative ranch, we choose to raise our cows on grass, and only grass - and the rest of our animals (pigs and chickens) on a non-GMO, corn-free, soy-free diet—and the difference is profound, especially when it comes to chronic illness, autoimmune disease, allergies, and inflammation in people who consume the meat.

Why Corn-Free and Soy-Free Matters

• Reduced Allergens: Corn and soy are two of the top genetically modified crops and common allergens in the American diet. By removing them from animal feed, the risk of passing allergenic proteins into the meat, milk, and eggs is minimized, making them easier for sensitive individuals to tolerate.
• Lower Inflammation: Corn and soy are both high in omega-6 fatty acids, which, in excess, fuel chronic inflammation—a root cause of many modern illnesses such as heart disease, arthritis, and autoimmune flare-ups. Animals fed alternative grains and natural forage produce meat with a more balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
• Gentle on the Gut: Soy contains phytoestrogens and anti-nutrients like phytic acid that can disrupt hormone balance and digestion in both animals and people. Eliminating soy leads to cleaner meat without these compounds that can aggravate gut health or immune responses.

Benefits for People Facing Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Conditions, and Allergies

• Chronic Illness: Meat from corn- and soy-free diets tends to have fewer inflammatory compounds, which may support overall wellness for those managing long-term conditions.
• Autoimmune Disease: Many autoimmune patients are sensitive to dietary triggers. Cleaner meat with fewer inflammatory proteins can help reduce flare-ups and provide nutrient-dense support.
• Allergies & Sensitivities: When animals consume allergenic feeds, trace proteins can end up in the final food product. A cleaner feed program reduces the chance of hidden triggers.
• Systemic Inflammation: Balanced fatty acid ratios, higher CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), and improved nutrient density help lower the systemic inflammation that underlies so many health struggles.

The Role of Grass-Fed and Grass-Finished Beef

While corn- and soy-free feeding matters for poultry and pigs, cattle raised on grass alone take clean nutrition to another level.

• Nutrient Density: Grass-fed, grass-finished beef is higher in vitamins A, D, E, and K2, as well as minerals like magnesium and zinc.
• Better Fat Profile: Truly grass-finished beef contains significantly higher omega-3 fatty acids and CLA, both powerful anti-inflammatories.
• No Hormones, No Antibiotics, No Vaccines: By raising cattle naturally and holistically, we ensure the beef remains free of pharmaceutical residues and artificial growth stimulants that can burden the body.
• Digestive Support: The high CLA and omega-3s in grass-fed beef may help modulate immune responses and reduce intestinal inflammation—especially important for those with gut-related autoimmune or chronic conditions.

Final Thoughts

When animals thrive on a clean, natural diet, people benefit too. By avoiding GMO crops, corn, soy, unnecessary vaccines, antibiotics, and hormones, families can enjoy meat that is truly nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and supportive of long-term health.

This is more than just food—it’s medicine in its most natural form.