Humane and naturally-raised options

Make your choices from naturally raised and healthy animals.

Corralitos Market & Sausage Company
Available at the Market and select Farmers’ Markets.
569 Corralitos Rd., Corralitos (831) 722-2633
Locally owned

El Salchiero
Handcrafted charcuterie. Ranch-raised meats, humanely processed. Store at 402 Ingalls, Santa Cruz, and find at Downtown, Scotts Valley and Live Oak Farmers’ Markets.
Locally owned

Fogline Farm
Pasture raised chicken, pork. Available at Farmers’ Markets, CSA.
Locally owned

Freedom Meat Locker & Sausage Company
Fresh meats, in-house processing, deli. Open Tues-Sat 9-5
160 High Grade Lane, Freedom. (831) 724-4355
Family owned since 1969

Tassajara Natural Meats
Ethically raised and finished grass fed beef. Available at the MPC Farmers’ Market.
Locally owned

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Niman Ranch
All-natural meats raised by small family farmers committed to sustainable and humane practices. Look for the Niman Ranch brand in markets and restaurants.
Certified humane

Image: “Cattle Peacefully Grazing” by Jerry, Creative Commons

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