A Reflection on Food Freedom: Knowing the Source

Winter on the farm in Greenfield often gives us a little more time for reflection. When you are out in the pasture every day, moving cattle and watching how the land responds, you start to see the world differently. We stick to what we know from our own farm work and our experience with the soil.

What we know is that "freedom" in our food system is about more than just what’s available on a supermarket shelf. It’s about the freedom to choose a system that respects the animal, the land, and the health of our neighbors here in Central Indiana.

The Distance in the Industrial System

We acknowledge the problems created by large corporate food systems. We aren't here to attack people, but we do need to point out how scale and technology-heavy approaches often create a massive distance between people and their food.

In the industrial model, efficiency is often prioritized over health. That consolidation weakens rural communities and depletes the soil. When food becomes a commodity produced by an opaque system, we lose the ability to know exactly what we are feeding our families.

Grounded in Practice, Not Trends

We take a different path. We don't rely on buzzwords or corporate nutrition fads. We focus on soil health, animal health, and ecological cycles.

Real food freedom comes from transparency. It comes from the ability to drive past our farm in Greenfield, see the cattle grazing, and know that our regenerative outcomes come from daily management, not slogans. We try to be honest and steady in everything we say. We explain what we do—grazing moves, daily rotations, and close observation so you can understand the reality of where your dinner comes from.

Why Local Systems Matter

When we talk about "policy" or "food systems," it can sound complicated. But it’s actually very simple: local systems work better when people support them.

Supporting nearby farms strengthens soil, nutrition, and local economies. It creates a loop of accountability that just doesn't exist in the global industrial chain. We aren't interested in romanticizing farm life—it is hard work—but we are serious about the importance of nutrition and soil welfare.

A Choice for Your Family

Ultimately, our job is to educate and invite people to learn from what we're doing. We want to offer you a choice that is modest, direct, and healthy.

By choosing grass-fed beef and pastured pork raised right here in Indiana, you are exercising a vote for a food system that is sustainable and honest. We believe that real food, raised on real land, supports long-term human and ecological health.

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requently Asked Questions

Q: Why is it important to know exactly where my meat comes from? A: In the industrial food system, meat often passes through multiple feedlots and processing plants before reaching the shelf, making it impossible to trace its history. Knowing the source means you have transparency into how the animal was treated, what it was fed, and the health of the soil it was raised on. It is about accountability rather than blind trust in a label.

Q: What is the difference between "grocery store fresh" and buying direct from a farm? A: "Fresh" at a grocery store often involves long supply chains and cold storage that can last for weeks or months. When you buy direct from a local farm like Tyner Pond, the supply chain is immediate. You are getting food that was raised nearby in Central Indiana, processed locally, and delivered directly to your door, retaining maximum nutrition and flavor.

Q: How can I verify that a farm is truly "regenerative" or "grass-fed"? A: Labels can be confusing and are often used as marketing buzzwords. The best verification is an open door. We believe in being grounded in practice, not theory. That is why we share videos from our pastures and invite our community to see the work we do every day. True food freedom comes from a relationship with a farmer you can trust.