Grass-fed beef ranch wins Certified Humane® label
Deep Creek runs a herd of Black Angus and South Poll cattle; flock of Florida-native and St. Croix sheep
by Sustainable Food News
July 11, 2011
Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) said Friday Deep Creek Ranch, Inc., in De Leon Springs, Fla., has received the Certified Humane® label for its beef and sheep.
Deep Creek’s processor, South Marion Meats, of Summerfield, Fla., has been inspected and meets HFAC’s welfare standards for slaughter.
The Certified Humane® designation assures consumers that meat, poultry, egg, or dairy products they purchase have been produced according to HFAC’s standards for humane farm animal treatment.
Animals must receive a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones, and must be raised with shelter, resting areas and space sufficient to support natural behavior.
Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through annual on-site visits by HFAC’s third-party inspectors.
Deep Creek, owned by David Strawn and his family, runs a herd of Black Angus and South Poll cattle, and a flock of Florida-native and St. Croix sheep.
All animals have access to pasture all day and are grass fed and grass finished.
No pesticides or harmful fertilizers are used on the property.
No hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics are given to the animals.
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Grass-fed beef ranch awarded Certified Humane® label
Posted: July 11, 2011 by Certified Humane
Grass-fed beef ranch wins Certified Humane® label
Deep Creek runs a herd of Black Angus and South Poll cattle; flock of Florida-native and St. Croix sheep
by Sustainable Food News
July 11, 2011
Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) said Friday Deep Creek Ranch, Inc., in De Leon Springs, Fla., has received the Certified Humane® label for its beef and sheep.
Deep Creek’s processor, South Marion Meats, of Summerfield, Fla., has been inspected and meets HFAC’s welfare standards for slaughter.
The Certified Humane® designation assures consumers that meat, poultry, egg, or dairy products they purchase have been produced according to HFAC’s standards for humane farm animal treatment.
Animals must receive a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones, and must be raised with shelter, resting areas and space sufficient to support natural behavior.
Producer compliance with the HFAC standards is verified through annual on-site visits by HFAC’s third-party inspectors.
Deep Creek, owned by David Strawn and his family, runs a herd of Black Angus and South Poll cattle, and a flock of Florida-native and St. Croix sheep.
All animals have access to pasture all day and are grass fed and grass finished.
No pesticides or harmful fertilizers are used on the property.
No hormones or sub-therapeutic antibiotics are given to the animals.
http://www.sustainablefoodnews.com/printstory.php?news_id=13287
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