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THE GREENFIELD NATURAL MEAT CO.\u2122 DIFFERENCE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We all deserve meat made right, which is why Greenfield Natural Meat Co.\u2122 goes above and beyond industry standards to ensure our animals are raised in a more natural way. We are advancing the highest standards of animal care and sustainable practices to ensure we can provide better food, better care for our animals, better communities and above all, a better planet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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raised with no antibiotics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greenfield Natural Meat Co.\u2122 products are made from animals raised without the use of antibiotics \u2013 ever! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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humanely raised<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We strive to be a leader in animal care by advocating and sharing knowledge that elevates practices and regulations across the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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gestation crate free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to humanely raising our animals – which is why we are now gestation crate free, meaning we use an open-pen system for our sows during their gestation phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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proudly Carbon neutral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by 30% by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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greenCircle certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We work with GreenCircle Certified, an independent third-party, that audits all of our claims to ensure our standards never settle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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no artificial ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our meat never contains artificial ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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no added hormones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our animals are never given hormones \u2013 just like all pork & turkey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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vegetable grain fed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our animals receive a customized diet of 100% vegetarian feed. Each animal is fed a balanced diet based on their life stage and nutritional requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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raised on canadian farms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All of our animals are raised on Canadian farms, where the climate and geography provide ideal conditions to support good animal health & wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t

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THE FIVE FREEDOMS OF ANIMAL CARE<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Greenfield Natural Meat Co.\u2122 is committed to enhancing our animal wellness practices in a manner that advances the Five Freedoms of Animal Care, the most widely-accepted global standard for responsible animal care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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#1: FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST…<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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by providing ready access to fresh water and a diet that maintains good health and vigor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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#2: FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT…<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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by providing an appropriate environment, including shelter and a comfortable resting area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal\u2019s own kind.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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by providing conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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