Our Farmers

100% Grass Fed & Finished Bison

Katie and Taylor Collins started Roam Ranch with the goal of raising nourishing food that was good for both people and the planet. They believe so strongly in the power of regenerative agriculture that they transformed land that was depleted from commercial practices into a thriving and biodiverse ranch that supplies Serenity Kids with responsibly-raised grass-fed, grass-finished bison. Katie and Taylor are inspired by the resilience and raw power of bison, driven by the desire to connect their daughter Scout with nature, and fulfilled by knowing that they are producing the best food on the planet, for the planet. “If we want to sustain our civilization, nourish our families, and enjoy the bounties of nature,” Taylor says, “we must transition our food production system to a regenerative model. It has the potential to heal land, produce nourishing food, combat climate change, and create wildlife habitat for generations to come”. For more information, click here to check out their website!

Organic Grass Fed A2 Whole Milk

In the upper northwest of California where the redwoods meet the Pacific ocean, you’ll find Alexandre Family Farm, an organic dairy farm and America’s first certified regenerative dairy! You’ll find their regenerative organic A2 whole milk in our A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula. Six generations of family farmers helped create the core of what Alexandre Family Farm was and still is today; Blake and Stephanie Alexandre (4th generation dairy farmers) and their five children are strong proponents of holistic organic farm practices, nutritional education, and environmental stewardship and keeping the culture in agriculture! “The joy I get in knowing we are raising our animals in the best possible environment, the best soils, the best climate is the most fulfilling aspect of raising the animals,” says Stephanie -- “we are their caretakers and our animals graze in a serene ecosystem that provides wonderful food -- it fulfills us and them.”

Click here to learn about our formula sourcing, more about Alexandre Family Farm, and why we love them and their regenerative farming so much!

100% Organic Vegetables

In the sunny central valley of California, farming is one of the predominant industries. Meet Grimmway Farms (who trace their roots to a small produce stand opened originally by the Grim brothers). Today, Grimmway is the world’s largest producer of carrots, and we’re so lucky they grow the organic vegetables (all-year-round!) found in our pouch purees. Grimmway Farms acquired Cal-Organic farms in 2001; at that time, there was not really much of a market for organic produce. However, the Grimmway founders saw the potential of growing organic produce to increase availability and preserve the land with a more sustainable approach to farming. Regenerative agriculture and organic produce lie at the heart of their business’ mission and values. Beyond treating the earth and their products with TLC, Grimmway treats their employees like family and creates a sense of community in the local area. “There is a focus at all levels on improving the lives of employees and the community at large and it evident in the manner in which business is conducted.,” says Gina Erb, Grimmway Veggies Technical Sales Manager. We’re proud to partner with Grimmway Veggies due to their sustainability practices, regenerative farming, organic products, and commitment and dedication to quality. For more information, click here to check out their website!

100% Pasture Raised Turkey

About 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities, you’ll find Ferndale Market, our pasture-raised turkey farm. “Dale Peterson, our grandfather, started our farm in 1939. He had studied poultry science in college and was looking for a location that was ideally suited for raising turkeys outdoors. He found that land in the rolling hills of the Little Cannon River Valley. Shortly after, Dale married Fern, and together they fostered our family farm, which still proudly bears their name,” says Katie Peterson, Ferndale Market’s Marketing and Communications Manager (and third generation) at Ferndale Market. 80+ years later, the faces on the farm may have changed (the farm is now managed by second and third generations), but a lot looks the same—the turkeys are still raised free-range and without the use of antibiotics.

The turkeys at Ferndale Market have the life; once the birds are old enough to move outdoors, they spend their days exploring and taking in the fresh air and are moved weekly to fresh green grass, along with their shelters, water, and feed. “We believe that our model is the best one for our turkeys, our land, and our farm staff. We are proud to continue growing our turkeys outdoors, long after most folks have moved away from free-ranging poultry; we're fortunate to have a farm that's well suited for pasturing our birds,” says Peterson; “agriculture has become so consolidated that it’s harder than ever for small family farms to survive…knowing where our food comes from and supporting independent farmers is important to us.”

A couple fun facts: 1) Ferndale Market takes pride in hosting a big farm tour day each year in July where guests at the farm can go on hayrides, learn about the farm’s history, and get a behind the scenes look at their entire operation. 2) John (third-generation farmer, general manager, and Katie’s brother) has been writing a monthly From Your Farmer update where you can learn all about the farm’s happenings. Get social with Ferndale Market here.

100% Organic Cassava Flour

Prospera Foods is pioneering a business model that puts people and planet first. Born out of global non-profit Opportunity International, Prospera Foods is the sales arm of this incredible organization that provides community economic development programs and training to empower people living in poverty to transform their lives. Our 100% USDA Organic Cassava Flour is World Fair Trade Organization Certified and comes from a network of over 1100 farms in the Pacific South of Nicaragua. Fair Trade Certified means that the product is made in compliance with the 10 Principles of Fair Trade which covers human and labour rights. In partnering with Prospera Foods and their parent organization, we are able to help create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build their businesses, children to go to school, farmers to feed their communities, and families to end the cycle of generational poverty. “Prospera Foods believes in using the power of the supply chain to alleviate poverty. By partnering with companies like Serenity Kids, we’re able to empower and provide economic opportunities to small-holder farmers,” says Prospera CEO, David Kone.