Pasture-Raised Meats from a 7-Generation Family Farm
We raise heritage-breed pork, grass-fed beef, chicken, and lamb on open pasture in Southwest Michigan — without confinement, without shortcuts, and without compromising quality for how food is raised.
From our farm to your freezer, we believe you should know where your food comes from and how it is raised.
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Why Families Choose Jake’s Country Meats
We’re a real working family farm — not a just marketing brand or trend. Every animal we sell is raised with intention, handled with care, and processed in small batches so quality is never rushed.
- Animals raised on pasture. Our pigs root, our chickens scratch, our cattle graze, and our lambs roam — the way animals are meant to live.
- No water added. No flavor injections. What you taste is real. Real muscle, real fat, and real nutrition.
- Heritage-breed pork & grass-fed beef. Better flavor, better texture, and better fat profiles.
- We meet our customers face-to-face every week. At farmers markets, on the farm, and through our family story – accountability matters to us.
- Shipped directly from our farm to your home. No mystery supply chain. It is us.
We don’t aim to be the biggest farm.
We aim to be one you can trust.
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Shop Farm Favorites & Freezer Staples
From everyday cuts to freezer-filling bundles, everything we offer is raised on our farm and packaged for your family.
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A Family Farm Built One Generation at a Time
Farming runs deep in our family — seven generations deep. Long before direct-to-consumer meat was trendy, our family was learning how to care for land, livestock, and community the right way. Today, we raise animals with the same mindset: do right by the land, do right by the animals, and do right by the families we feed.
We’re grateful to farm in a way that lets us shake our customers’ hands, answer their questions, and stand behind every package that leaves our farm.
From Our Farm to Your Freezer
- Nationwide insulated shipping
- Local farm pickup available
- Farmers market and meat drop pickup available
- Carefully packed & temperature protected
We Believe in Teaching, Not Just Selling
We share how our animals are raised, how to cook every cut, and how to build confidence in your kitchen, because good food shouldn’t feel complicated.
Quality You Can Trust
We raise the animals ourselves, right here on the land our family has cared for through seven generations. The hands doing the daily work are the same hands bringing this food to your table.
Farmers You Can Know
Our farm has grown alongside the people who buy from us. Learning from you, hearing what matters, and sharing our work openly has become part of who we are.
How to Connect
Stop by the farm, meet us at a market, or have a box shipped to your home. However you connect, we are glad to be part of your table.
What We Offer
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Raised on Non-GMO Feed
We grow and grind our own non-GMO grains right on the farm to keep feed clean and honest.
Learn moreHeritage Breeds
Duroc-Berkshire hogs and traditional cattle genetics selected for flavor, marbling, and hardiness.
See why it mattersNo Antibiotics Ever
Healthy soil, pasture access, and hands-on care support strong immune systems naturally.
Animal care7th Generation Family Farm
Rooted in southwest Michigan with a long-term commitment to land, animals, and community.
Our storyPasture Raised
Animals moved across fresh grass to build soil health and produce clean, balanced flavor.
How we grazeGrass-Fed & Finished
Ruminants raised on a 100% forage diet for nutrient-dense beef and lamb.
CertificationNo MSG or Fillers
Seasonings blended in small batches using simple ingredients you can pronounce.
Ingredients
Animal Welfare Approved
Animals live outdoors with pasture access, space to move, and high-welfare care. One of the most rigorous animal welfare programs in the country.
MAEAP Verified
Environmentally verified through Michigan’s voluntary stewardship program. We protect soil, water, and natural resources on our farm.
Certified Grassfed by AGW
Ruminants are raised outdoors on pasture and a 100% grass and forage diet. No grain, ever.
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