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Family Farm Beef, Chicken & Pork
Mike Baxter
Muscatine, Iowa
About
my farm:
I am a fifth generation Iowa farmer and live 8 miles from Muscatine.
My son, Edmond, also helps out on the farm. I enjoy farming because
it’s how I was raised and have farmed my entire life.
How I raise
my animals:
I raise hogs for Niman Ranch and also raise chickens, ducks and
grass fed beef, which has health advantages over grain fed. My animals
are raised according to Animal Welfare Institute standards. I will
custom raise hogs for consumers and will raise them however a consumer
wants, as long as it can be done in a humane manner.
Why buy
from family farmers:
I have never sold a pig to a packing plant. Consumers should buy
from family farmers because of the health benefits. I can raise
a superb product that inhibits disease. Also, by buying direct,
food is cheaper because you are cutting out the middle man. You
can vote with your food dollar as a way to fight for who you want
producing your food. Food directly from a family farm is of better
quality and selection. You can have your meat cut anyway you want
and with the seasonings you choose. It’s important to know
where your food comes from.
My involvement
with CCI:
I have been a member of CCI since 1998. I joined because I liked
how CCI was publicizing the ills of hog factories. I also agreed
with their articles on antibiotic resistance. I realize that people
can’t fight these factories alone. It takes an organized group
to have a prayer of making a difference.
How to
contact me:
To order farm fresh beef, chicken, pork or duck, call 563-262-8466
or email usinland@muscanet.com. I will deliver the meat to the locker.
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