Cannon Hill Farm is a biologically diverse, certified organic and Certified Humane® beef farm that has been continuously farmed by the Scothern family for over a century. The farm is located just west of Interstate 81, Exit 273, Mount Jackson, Virginia. Cannon Hill Farm has been operated by Gary and Martha Scothern Lantz since 1993. It has been certified organic since 2004 and Certified Humane® since 2010.

On Virginia’s short list of farms that has control of its animals from conception to consumption, Cannon Hill Farm is a “closed operation” in that it produces all nutrient-dense, non-GMO feeds required to raise and finish its animals. The farm specializes in raising the heritage breed, Belted Galloway (aka “Belties”), a traditional Scottish breed of cattle, as well as Angus and Hereford. Beltie beef is fine-grained and well-marbled with tenderness, texture and flavor that consumers expect in high quality beef. Studies have shown that Belted Galloway beef is higher in protein, calcium and niacin, and lower in calories, fat and cholesterol. Gary’s famous saying is: “Feed the soil and the soil feeds the plants, which then feed the animals.” All cattle have free access to barns year-round and there is available shelter for the entire herd.

Cannon Hill Farm is a sustainable farming operation where everything cycles as it should and is a prime example of regenerative agriculture. In 2015, the farm was recognized with Shenandoah County’s Outstanding Conservation Farm Award for its sustainable practices and conservation methods which protect the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

CANNON HILL FARM
224 Cannon Hill Road, Mount Jackson, VA 22842
Gary and Martha Lantz, Owners/Operators
canhill@shentel.net
540.333.0976

First Laying Hen Farm and Artisanal Pasta Maker in Canada to become Certified Humane®

Nature’s Farm, one of Manitoba’s most celebrated family farms, has been at the forefront of Canadian agricultural practices since its founding in 1987. Owner Hermann Grauer brought the first Omega3 eggs to Manitoba markets in 1996 and prides himself on his aviary environment, an advanced system, originally designed in Switzerland, to optimize bird welfare.

“We knew we needed a good egg to make great artisanal pasta,” says Grauer. “We use our own fresh eggs, sustainably-grown GMO-free wheat flour, authentic bronze dies, small batch processing, and slow, low temperature drying processes to yield excellent results.”

In addition to delivering high quality, great tasting foods, the main goals of Nature’s Farm include an emphasis on family farming that stands up for healthy soil, happy chickens, and a food system that values health for people and the planet.

To learn more, visit their website: Nature’s Farm

“Tamam” means perfection, being complete. Tamam Chicken is the first national brand of chicken in Jordan that is fed exclusively a 100% vegetarian diet, supervised and licensed by the Jordanian Ministry of Agriculture, and now Certified Humane®. The feed used is a very premium blend with no animal by-products. The result is a leaner product, lower in fat and higher in protein, making it a market leading, healthy choice. To read more, visit their website at https://tamamfood.com/