Farm Values
Regenerative Agriculture is an approach to farm systems that aims to regenerate topsoil, increase biodiversity, improve water cycles, enhance ecosystems, support bio-sequestration, increase resilience to climate fluctuation, and strengthen the health and vitality of farm soil. Our commitment to continuous improvement of the health of our soil will help to ensure our farm continues to increase in productivity without the harmful practices and inputs required by conventional farming systems.
On Pastured Steps Family Farm we have a passion for animal welfare which speaks to the health, care, and physiology. As Joel Salitin would say, we honor the chickeness of the chicken, pigness of the pig, and cowness of the cow. For example, chickens thrive outdoors when they have space to roam on pasture, forage for grass and insects, take dust baths, and bask in the sun. When animals are treated in a responsible way, they are happy, healthy, and nutritious.
We produce foods apart from conventional industrial inputs and destructive farming practices. All of our animals are fed Organic feed which is also Non-GMO. Our pastures are never sprayed with pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, chemical fertilizers, and the like. We use only premium quality feeds that meet our standards to minimize the chances of contamination from all those potentially dangerous chemicals.
Team
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Dan WalterFounder & CEO, Farmer, Grunt Force Labor
Dan WalterFounder & CEO, Farmer, Grunt Force LaborIf you call or visit Pastured Steps Family Farm, Dan will likely be the first one you meet. A mechanical engineer turned farmer, Dan pursues his passion in regenerative agriculture as the building block of farm design and decision making. Dan enjoys producing high-quality nutritious foods while building an ecosystem that promotes soil health as well as animal health.
Stacey WalterOffice Manager
Stacey WalterOffice ManagerStacey’s background is in finance/private equity and she brings her love of Excel and organization to help manage our orders, deliveries, and other office needs. She has also learned how to take care of the chickens and helps out in a pinch. Stacey is passionate about high-quality foods as she has seen them turn around numerous health problems.
Josh BitzkieFarm Manager - Purdon
Josh BitzkieFarm Manager - PurdonJosh, the newest member of our team, and his wife live at our new farm in Purdon, TX. His experience in construction and welding has been a huge blessing as we build all the infrastructure for the new farm. He enjoys gardening and the adventure of farm life.
Testimonial
Knowing what is in our chickens and the dedication Dan has to get it right, it is easy to highly recommend the quality of his lectin-free chickens. Great flavor too!
Lari and Bruce, TX
Protocols
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Antibiotic-Free
Shop NowWe never give our chickens any antibiotics or hormones. We have found that when chickens are raised on pasture in healthy conditions, those things are simply not necessary.
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Chemical-Free
Shop NowOur poultry are raised Chemical-free. This includes using only Certified Organic ingredients in our feed if they exist. In addition, poultry will consume grass, bugs, dirt, worms, and whatever else they scratch up on pasture. Our pastures are never treated with chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, or synthetic fertilizers. Note: While we do our best to follow all Organic protocols, our farm does not currently carry an Organic certification and our poultry products are NOT Certified Organic.
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Grass-fed/finished
Shop NowThese animals are NOT fed any grain or grain by-products. In the case of beef, our cattle are fed only pasture grasses and naturally occurring plants, forage, hay, salt, and minerals.
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Lectin-Light
Shop NowOur chickens are fed a supplemental diet consisting of ingredients on Dr. Gundry's "Yes" list. Our special blend of feed is SOY-Free, Corn-Free, Wheat-Free and does NOT contain Peanuts, Peas, Lentils, Oats, Rice, Sunflower, or any of the other typical lectin heavy substitutes.
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Pasture-Raised
Shop NowOur chickens spend their lives on pasture where they are free to eat bugs, grass, and take dust baths in the sun. They are housed in portable shelters that are moved to fresh pasture every day.
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PUFA-Free
Shop NowOur animals are raised on a diet free from PUFAs (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids), which are commonly found in processed seed oils like corn, soy, canola, and vegetable oils. These oils can negatively impact skin health, metabolism, blood sugar levels, and the immune system.
Not all Pasture-Raised Chicken is Equal!
Boy, am I happy to have Lectin-Light Chicken in my life! For the last 2 years, I was going to my local pastured farm to buy their chickens and eggs. But I was still having autoimmune health issues even after removing lectins. So, I recently had blood labs done to figure out what was going on. Turns out, I still had leaky gut issues! So, I started digging and found a source of lectins- the culprit that was preventing me from healing all the way. It turned out that my local farmer was supplementing his pastured chickens with corn, wheat, and soy! [a common practice] I am so thankful to have found truly Lectin-Light Chicken so that my gut can heal and I can make lupus symptoms a thing of the past. I'm forever grateful. For lectin-free meal ideas, find me on Instagram @lectinfreecreations.
Gina Hill, Autoimmune Warrior and Wellness Blogger
