Community FarmTable
Standards

Grass-Fed

Grass-fed livestock are raised on open pasture and never confined to feedlots or finished on grain.

Grass-fed products on Community FarmTable come from animals that have spent their entire lives on pasture, eating the grasses and forages nature intended. This is in contrast to conventional livestock operations where animals may be "grain-finished" in feedlots to increase fat marbling and accelerate growth.

Research has shown that grass-fed beef and dairy contains higher levels of beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3s and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), compared to grain-fed alternatives. The flavor profile is also distinctly different — often described as richer and more complex.

Our grass-fed partner farms operate on rotational grazing systems, moving herds to fresh pasture regularly. This practice builds soil organic matter, sequesters carbon, and creates a more diverse and resilient ecosystem — making grass-fed not just good for you but good for the land.

Farms with this Certification

Prairie Hills DairyBullard BBQ

Products with this Certification

Whole Milk (1 gal)

Prairie Hills Dairy

$7.50

Farmstead Cheddar

Prairie Hills Dairy

$12.00

Smoked Brisket (lb)

Bullard BBQ

$22.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between grass-fed and grass-finished?+
"Grass-fed" often means the animal was raised on grass but may have been grain-finished. "Grass-finished" (or "100% grass-fed") means the animal ate only grass its entire life. Our farms meet the grass-finished standard.
Why does grass-fed beef taste different?+
Grass imparts different fatty acid profiles and flavor compounds. Many people find grass-fed beef has a more complex, slightly gamey taste compared to the milder, fattier grain-fed variety.
Is grass-fed better for the environment?+
Managed rotational grazing can improve soil health and sequester carbon, though the overall environmental comparison with other proteins depends on many factors.