Who is Jake's Country Meats?
We are a seventh-generation family farm in Cassopolis, Michigan, raising pasture-raised, heritage-breed meats with care for the land, animals, and community. Since the 1870s, our family has tended the same soil in Cass County using sustainable, environmentally sound practices. Our pastures, woodlands, and cropland work together to support a healthy ecosystem and produce nutrient-dense, flavorful meat. Today, our meats reach families and businesses across Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, as well as customers nationwide who value regenerative farming and quality food.
Our work is guided by clear principles and verified through trusted certifications. Below are the standards that shape how we farm and care for our animals every day.
Our Farm Standards - Developed over generations of farming, alongside trusted and informed customers.
Heritage Breeds
We 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
All meat - no fillers. Our sausages start with the best meat, so we finish them with the best ingredients. No MSG in our sausages. Clean and trusted ingredients.
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No Added Nitrates - Naturally Cured Meats
To 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
Instead of using routine antibiotics like conventional farms, we 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
When 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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No GMOs
Our 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
All 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
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Pasture Management
All 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.
No MRNA/RNA Vaccines
None of our animals are treated using RNA technologies.
Third Party Certifications - Our farm is audited by trusted organizations to further solidify transparency and develop trusted farm practices on our land.
Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World Organization - "Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW is the only label that guarantees animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range for their entire lives on an independent farm using truly sustainable, high-welfare farming practices. It is the only label in the U.S. to require audited, high-welfare production, transport and slaughter practices, and has the single highest impact on consumer purchasing of any food label, according to The Hartman Group." "The Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW standards were developed in collaboration with scientists, veterinarians, researchers and farmers across the globe to maximize practicable, high-welfare farm management, and are publicly available online. We’re proud of AWA’s reputation for being a practical, common-sense program that’s grounded in the realities of everyday farm and ranch life."
https://agreenerworld.org/cert...
Certified Grass-fed by A Greener World Organization - "Certified Grassfed by AGW is the only certification and logo in the U.S. and Canada that guarantees food products come from animals fed a 100 percent grass and forage diet, raised outdoors on pasture or range and managed according to the highest welfare and environmental standards on an independent farm. While other grassfed labels exist, none can match the breadth, integrity and transparency that Certified Grassfed by AGW offers."
https://agreenerworld.org/cert...
MAEAP - Environmentally Certified - "The Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program is an innovative, proactive program that helps farms of all sizes and all commodities voluntarily prevent or minimize agricultural pollution risks."
https://www.michigan.gov/mdard...
