Perfect intersection of quality and value. I’ve never found this quality of meat at a supermarket. The quality and care is next level and I will absolutely continue to buy my meat from Iron & Acre!
🌱 Why Regenerative Farming Matters
Discover how soil-first practices deliver richer, more nutrient-dense food and heal our planet.
Our farms build living soil so every bite delivers peak nutrition and planet-friendly impact
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1,000+ lbs
CO₂ sequestered per acre each year on regenerative farms.
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2–3×
More omega-3 fatty acids in regenerative beef vs. conventional.
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50%
Decline in key vitamins & minerals in modern produce vs. the 1950s.
Why Regenerative Farming Matters: 5 Core Benefits
🌱 Reviving Soil Health
Regenerative farms treat soil as a living organism, not just dirt. By rotating diverse cover crops (clover, rye, radish), adding rich compost and organic amendments, and minimizing (or eliminating) tillage, they:
- Rebuild soil structure and microbial life
- Increase water retention and drought resilience
- Sequester carbon, pulling CO₂ out of the atmosphere
- Unlock a spectrum of micronutrients for plants (and the animals that eat them)
Healthy soil = healthier plants = more vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients on your plate
🐝 Restoring Biodiversity & Ecosystem Balance
Monocultures weaken the land. Regenerative systems weave in:
- 🌼 Wildflower strips for pollinators
- 🌳 Hedgerow windbreaks to shelter crops and wildlife
- 🐄 Multi-species grazing rotations mimicking natural herd patterns
This patchwork encourages beneficial insects, birds, and soil fungi to thrive—naturally managing pests and disease without chemicals, and creating an ecosystem that sustains itself.
💪 Unlocking True Nutrient Density
Animals grazing on diverse, mineral-rich pastures develop meat and eggs with:
- 🐟 2–3× more Omega-3 fatty acids
- 🍀 Up to 3× more Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
- 🥚 Significantly higher Vitamin E
- 🌟 Richer natural antioxidants
When you eat these foods, you’re fueling your body with the full spectrum of health-supporting compounds nature intended—boosting immunity, cognition, and long-term vitality.
🌍 Healing the Planet, One Field at a Time
Every regenerative practice is also a climate solution:
- No-till & perennial cover crops lock carbon deep underground
- Holistic grazing spreads manure evenly, building organic matter
- Zero synthetic fertilizers prevents chemical runoff into waterways
The result? Farms become net carbon sinks, restore watersheds, and leave the land healthier than they found it.
🤝 People, Animals & Community in Harmony
True regeneration uplifts every link in the food chain:
- 👩🌾 Fair pricing sustains family-scale farmers
- 🐄 Pasture-based livestock rotated like wild herds for optimal welfare
- 🚜 Local processing & distribution keeps dollars circulating in rural economies
- 🔍 Full-circle transparency connects you directly to the people who grow your food
By choosing regenerative, you’re voting with your fork for a food system that nourishes people, animals, and the planet alike.
“Since we switched to no-till and cover crops, our corn yields are up 20%, and the soil holds moisture like never before.”— Jane Thompson, Rockville Farm
“I’ve never felt more energized—these eggs taste richer, and I know they’re packed with nutrients.”— Mike Rodriguez, Iron & Acre Member
How it works:
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🌾 We Vet Farms
We partner only with regenerative farms that meet our strict soil-health, animal-welfare, and sustainability standards.
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We Hand-Pack Your Plan
Every order is carefully assembled by our team—no assembly-line shortcuts—so you get the freshest, highest-quality staples.
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We Deliver to You
Chilled with eco-friendly ice packs, delivered to your door or dropped at local pickup spots, your nutrient-dense essentials arrive ready to enjoy.