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"The vocation of bringing food to your table is more than business to us - it's a personal ministry and responsibility that we take very seriously!" – Lee & Beth Hitzfield (Founders) ### On a recent road trip, my husband, Tom, and I made an 800-mile trip to visit our favorite online meat purveyor, Seven Sons Farm in Roanoke, Indiana. After making the decision to bypass most local meats in favor of ethnically raised meat, we’ve been buying from them for over two years, and they’ve never disappointed. After trying other companies that lacked consistency, had poor packaging, and delayed shipping, Seven Sons has been a breath of fresh air. Their quality and communication are unmatched.When we were about an hour and a half away, I decided to call ahead, and Sonsee answered the phone. Her cheerful voice was instantly welcoming. "Come on down!" she said, "I'll see if I can round up a couple of the brothers!" Her willingness to accommodate an unannounced visit completely made my day. We didn't expect a full tour, especially since it was a workday, but we were able to meet four of the seven brothers. What an amazing family! Sonsee met us at the farm store, which I would happily shop at every day. She brought over Brandt, the youngest brother, whose warm smile immediately put us at ease. We spent our time talking about everything, and he answered all our questions. It was clear we were all on the same page about quality food and farming. Next, we chatted with brothers Bruce and Brock. The conversation flowed easily with more laughter and a feeling of being part of the family. The conversations were fun, informative, and truly inspiring. Our visit concluded with the oldest brother, Blake, who greeted us with such enthusiasm we knew he and his family were thankful we stopped by. He and his brothers thanked us for our support and were genuinely happy we wanted to share their story. We left feeling like family, a feeling that extends from their farm to our dinner table. Seven Sons’ website is full of blogs, videos, and photos that share their history and vision. Their parents’ story is particularly heartwarming and explains the mission behind their impressive operation. We hope to meet the rest of the family on our next trip! Visit the farm online Their story Take a Virtual Tour
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MOVING FORWARD WITH NATUREOur intrepid Midwest farm families jumped in with both feet. They planted cover crops, let the ground rest and restore, and let nature do it’s thing. When cattle began grazing these grassy pastures, they found the herds were healthier, happier and, while it took longer, the end product was more nutritious and delicious! The result over 20 years has been a thriving herd of cattle, nearly non-existent sickness, thick lush pastures, deep healthy soils with expanding biodiversity. Years later, it’s also been determined that grasslands actually offer another benefit, carbon sequestration. Grasses absorb carbon from the atmosphere and bury it in the soil where it feeds living systems underground. It’s an extremely efficient process that some scientists believe accomplishes even more than forests of trees.
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