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About Us

Our Story

Hello everyone. Tom Bennett here, a first generation farmer and owner of Bennett Farms. Upon returning home in 2010 from 10yrs in the Marines, I started our farm simply out of a desire to raise high quality food for our growing family in 2012. The farm was initially intended just for my own family’s needs, but that quickly evolved over the first few years as requests and interest came in from others who also wanted to provide high quality proteins to their families.

By 2016, as "hobby farmers" we were supplying bulk whole and half hogs to around 50 families per year. During 2017-18 we expanded into selling cuts at a growing list of farmers markets. In 2018 the decision to leave stable off farm employment was made in favor of continuing to grow our farm and provide the best quality foods to more people. Just two years later in 2021 Bennett Farms served over 20,000 customers. This has truly been an incredible journey and we couldn’t be more grateful for all the love and support our customers and the community have shown Bennett Farms.

I don’t tend to romanticize farming. When it comes down to it, I love farming, working on the ground in the sun with the animals, seeing them grow and thrive, the full circle of life, and the personalities in the creatures I take care of, whom in return take care of me. Farming is by no means an easy job. It’s 20 hour days, with no weekends off, but we wouldn’t trade it for anything.

We are passionate about all the thousands of people that have become customers of Bennett Farms. You have all become more like friends and family and we truly don’t know where we would be without you. We hope to continue to serve you for many years to come.

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Our Animals

Pasture Raised Chicken

Our chicks arrive at the farm the day after hatching and are kept in a brooder with supplemental heat until about 2 weeks old. They are then moved to the pasture in mobile, open floored pens that are moved daily to a fresh patch to give them access to insects and green forage. The open floored pen allows natural foraging all while providing them with shelter from inclement weather, shade, and protection from predators. They are fed a 19% protein (free choice) grain ration that is non-medicated and non-GMO.

Pigs - Rotational Grazing

Our pigs live the life that all pigs dream about! They are well suited for life outside and we afford them that. We utilize a rotational pasture method - we rotate them to a fresh piece of land every two weeks (or sooner if the land dictates). This is accomplished by using portable waterers, electric fencing, shelters, and feeders. This is done for three reasons. First, it protects the soil from over abuse and properly distributes manure. Second, it ensures fresh and abundant vegetation for the pigs to browse/graze. This adds large amounts of omega 3's and flavor to your pork. Third, and most important, it breaks up the parasite life cycle and helps us keep the pigs healthy! Our pigs do not return to the same pasture any sooner than 4 months from its last use.

Pigs - Protocols

Because pigs cannot get all of the nutrition they need to grow from pasture alone (technically they can but it would take about 6-7 years and unbridled access to huge amounts of land) their diet is supplemented with free choice access to a 16% protein, non-medicated, and non-GMO  grain ration in all pastures. 

We take a natural approach to treating our animals in the rare circumstance that they become ill. Most of the time we can get them well without antibiotics. We will not allow an animal to suffer or die unnecessarily, so if the ailment can only be treated with antibiotics we will use them. If this happens it is noted and the animal is not sold as antibiotic free. 

All of our pigs receive dewormer which is necessary for the health of the animals, even in organic operations. Our processor is Humane Handling Certified to ensure they receive the respect and dignity they deserve, and that the last day is as mellow as all the rest.

Why Our Poultry is different

We are members of APPPA (American Pastured Poultry Producers Association). Below are videos they have produced to help educate on the importance of pastured poultry and why what we do makes a difference.