Connect to the farm!
Why support our farm?
It all starts at the farm. Our animals are raised to the highest standards, creating quality meats you trust and love. The flavor is unmatched, and you can feel good when and after you eat.
We strive to be your consistent source for the most nourishing foods, offering a vast variety of meats and more from our own farm, plus options from neighboring farms just like us.
Ship to your door, visit the farm, farmers markets, or meat drops in regional locations. With multiple options, we make it easy for everyone to connect with their farmer. Knowing your farmer changes your health journey!
What We Offer
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Certified Animal Welfare Approved
Shop NowA Greener World (AGW) has the most rigorous standards for farm animal welfare and environmental sustainability across the globe. Their Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW standards have been developed in collaboration with scientists, veterinarians, researchers and farmers across the globe to maximize practicable, high-welfare farm management with the environment in mind. https://agreenerworld.org/cert...
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Certified Grass-fed
Shop NowWhen we say 100% grass-fed, we mean it. Our cattle will only eat grass from start-to-finish. We are audited once per year by A Greener World Organization to certify our cattle.
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Heritage Breeds
Shop NowWe preserved our genetics for over 40 years to raise an animal that thrives living in the outdoors. Our breeds promote quality fat cover and hearty instincts to protect their own and each other. The meats are full flavored and nutrient-dense due to the preserved breeds and natural environment.
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MSG Free - No Fillers
Shop NowAll meat - no fillers. Our sausages start with the best meat, so we finish them with the best ingredients. No MSG in our sausages.
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No Added Nitrates - Naturally Cured Meats
Shop NowTo offer the best options for healthy proteins, we have many different naturally cured meat options. Instead of the synthetic nitrates, we utilize a natural cure of celery and beets.
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No Antibiotics
Shop NowInstead of using routine antibiotics like conventional farms, we instead give our animals plenty of space to roam the pastures, fresh food, and clean water. We also rotate pastures in order to let them rest and rid themselves of harmful bacteria. We raise animals in small groups, and implement a closed herd system when applicable to help prevent the spread of diseases. We've learned from experience, if you let nature take care of itself, it does a pretty good job without much intervention.
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No Sugar Added
Shop NowWhen you need to lay off the sugar, we have you covered. Offering a bacon and sausage options for those seeking to eliminate refined sugar from their diets.
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Non-GMO
Shop NowOur pigs and poultry live their lives on the land, in the woodlands and pastures. They forage for whatever they find and desire: grass, bugs, berries, nuts. They also eat a supplemental feed that we grow and grind ourselves at the farm. We grow non-gmo grains to provide a balanced, fresh and healthy diet for the animals. Our goal is to raise the healthiest, energetic animals, and our custom-feed is a really important part of that equation.
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Pasture-Raised and Grass-fed
Shop NowAll of our animals are raised on pasture or in woodlands. They are given the ability to live in their natural habitat. Our farm's goal is to work with nature to regenerate life on the land. It's better for us, better for the animal and better for the soil. Our animals are rotated regularly throughout the pastures to encourage natural fertilization, growth maintenance, rest, and renewal. This also encourages nutrient-rich muscles and fat that are impactful for your health journey.
- Higher Omega 3 fatty acids
- Better Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratios
- Increased Anti-oxidants
- Reduced Contaminants
- Improved Flavor
- Firm yet Juicy Texture
Hear from friends of the farm!
You ruined store bought pork for me :) Good morning. I found your pork at Pure Pastures in Plymouth and decided to give it a try. One Easter ham, four packages of bacon, and countless pounds of ground pork and sausage links later, and i'm hooked. I'm literally going through my freezer today and giving away the store bought pork we have because it just doesn't taste as good. It's awful really. You ruined cheap store bought pork for me. lol Thanks for all that you do. My family and I really appreciate all that you guys do at Jake's country meats.
Happy Customer - Plymouth, MI
We have been purchasing Jake's products for several years, and it is always consistent. Everything is bar none. Their spicy Italian sausage is king in my Italian kitchen. We've purchased sausage from the best mom & pop Italian delis around the city, and Jake's beats them all. The hickory bacon is so good. So is the chicken. Truly quality.
Carlotta Caracci
Love Jake's country store. The pork is so delicious. Everything we have tried has been so flavorful. Smoked chops, bacon, brats, sausage patties bulk are so tasty that once you taste it you will never go back to grocery store brands. And it's grown and processed right here in the area.
Beth Brooks, Local Guide
Your turkey was great. I'd even say it was the best one that we've ever gotten from you. :) See you at the market in the spring and maybe at one of the other drop offs in the winter.
Tony Adler, Downers Grove
I have bought products from Jake's country meats for several years. It would be hard to pin down just one product that is my favorite, so I won't do that. I will say that I have almost never been disappointed in any product. The smoked meats have just the right balance of salt and smoke, fresh meats are just that -- fresh and tasty. You can even get recipes that give great ideas for using these products. Nate and LouAnn, and their family are wonderful people to know.
Michael Huber, IL
What a treat to cut a half hog in my home, this has always been something my husband and I have wanted to do. It worked out really well, my old skills came back to me without much mess or stress. I was able to break down most of the half in the window of my son's nap this afternoon, it felt like everything went our way today. A big thing to share is that the pork is just beautiful. I still don't know what breed you raise, is it berkshire? I felt honored to cut such a nicely processed side. There were times at the shop where the hogs would come in bloody and broken. Handling the side assured me whoever does your processing, really cares and takes pride in their work. Driving to the farm today was gorgeous as well, and a relaxing break from being with my toddler all day. All and all it was really meaningful for me to see where the pigs spend their time. The farm is impressive, it's so cool how many communities the farm serves! Looking forward to the next side in spring, we are curious to see how long this 85 pounds lasts.
Erin Stanley, Indiana
"I grew up on a small farm downstate. We raised hogs, chickens, beef, and all of our own vegetables. In the fall, when the hogs were butchered, the first dish cooked with the fresh meat was neck bones simmered in sauerkraut and sliced onions, adding either caraway seeds or juniper berries. The seeds or berries add subtle flavors that take the dish from bland to perfect. Potato pancakes with sauteed apples were served as a side. My cooking friends have never had kraut with neck bones, although all eat both sauerkraut and pork. So, social distancing in place, I plan to share a childhood memory this weekend."
Caitlin Aine, Lincoln Park, IL
I have been a Jake’s customer for about ten years, and really appreciate the quality of their products and the variety too! Our favorite over the years has been the brats and bacon, and the porkchops. We especially like that Jake’s animals eat in a natural setting, without GMO feed. That is very important to us.
Patty Richmond - St. Joseph, MI
The bone in pork loin roast was delicious! Very flavorful, tender and juicy. I would definitely buy again. I’m glad you have it available.
Susan Kirkpatrick, Downers Grove
Also, wanted to share that we are really loving Jake's Meats! The quality and taste is top tier. No after taste or nasty smell to the chicken/pork meat and the chicken leg size is regular, as how chickens should be. The gigantic chicken legs at the supermarkets seem very questionable and frightening. Thank you for producing excellent quality meats!
Katrina