Growing Local, Healthy Food

Pasture Raised Eggs

Pasture-raised eggs come from hens that are raised on pasture, where they can roam freely and forage for their natural diet of grasses, insects, and seeds. These hens are able to live in a more natural and humane environment than those raised in conventional industrial egg production facilities, which often keep hens in cramped and unnatural conditions. Pasture-raised eggs are typically considered to be more nutritious than conventional eggs, with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial nutrients. Additionally, many people believe that pasture-raised eggs have a superior taste and texture compared to other types of eggs.