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There is a misconception that chickens labeled as “free range” and “cage-free” and even “organic” have been raised outdoors. Unfortunately, that is not the case and poultry production has a long way to go to reach the idyllic conditions most folks envision with those labels. In 2019, 99% of U.S. farm animals were raised on a factory farm.

And as our country’s cultural values continue to shift to speed, convenience and low-cost food options, Pasturebird was developed to show that there is a better way. Pasturebird’s vision is to reinvent agriculture and to lead the way to a future where factory farms don’t exist.

At the Co-op, we pride ourselves on sourcing the highest quality groceries available. Alexandre Family Farm is dedicated to producing nourishing eggs and dairy while also stewarding the land they occupy. The farm is certified organic, regenerative and humane. Anyone who is familiar with how to produce the best quality eggs and dairy knows that the care of the soil is always the farmer’s focus. Animals need rich soil, with diverse grasses and microorganisms for a quality diet. Located in Crescent City, just south of Humboldt, CA, 4th generation farmers Blake and Stephanie Alexandre care for year-round green grasses which are a product of well-nurtured soil.