The Seven Sons Standard
At Seven Sons, we don’t follow industry norms—we raise them. Our standards reflect a commitment to integrity, animal welfare, and food that truly nourishes.
The Cost of Not Cutting Corners
Ever wondered why Seven Sons meat costs more than what you’re used to at the grocery store? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason. It all comes down to what does and doesn’t go into our food.
Industrially raised meat—even much of what’s labeled organic—is built on shortcuts: grain-feeding, confinement, synthetic inputs, and farming practices that prioritize scale over ethics. At Seven Sons, we do things differently. Our animals are pasture-raised and humanely cared for using regenerative practices that protect your health and the planet.
Here’s how our standards stack up side-by-side
Standards Comparison
Beef Lamb, and Bison Standards
|
Beef, Lamb, & Bison |
Grocery Store Organics (Label-Defined Only) |
Butcher Box (Imported/Distributed) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Grass-Fed | Never fed grain, raised in the USA | Usually fed grain | Grass-fed, raised overseas |
| Ethical Farming Practices | Raised outdoors on pasture | Finished in feedlots | Raised outdoors on pasture |
| Antibiotics & Growth Hormones | No antibiotics or hormones | Varies by brand | No antibiotics or hormones |
| Regenerative Farming Practices | Regenerative, improves soil health | Sustainable, but not regenerative | Unclear, varies by species |
Chicken Standards
|
Chicken |
Grocery Store Organics (Label-Defined Only) |
Butcher Box (Imported/Distributed) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastured-Raised | Yes, during growing seasons | Barn-raised, limited outdoor access | Yes, during growing seasons |
| Non-GMO Feed | No GMOs ever | No GMOs ever | No GMOs ever |
| Chlorine-Chilled Poultry | No chlorine ever | Varies by producer | Unclear, not mentioned |
| Antibiotics & Growth Hormones | No antibiotics or hormones | Varies by brand | No antibiotics or hormones |
Pork Standards
|
Pork |
Grocery Store Organics (Label-Defined Only) |
Butcher Box (Imported/Distributed) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastured-Raised | All year round | Barn-raised with limited access | Varies by farm |
| Non-GMO Feed | No GMOs ever | No GMOs ever | No GMOs ever |
| Sugar free | Always sugar free | Varies by brand | Varies by product |
| Antibiotics & Growth Hormones | No antibiotics or hormones | Varies by brand | No antibiotics or hormones |
Additional Customer Benefits
Beyond the grocery store differences, our real farm delivers exceptional customer experiences.
- Farm Tours & Weekly Newsletters
- Visit us in person, take a guided tour of our farm, shop our store, or join our newsletter to get a weekly peek behind the scenes.
- 3,000+ 5-Star Reviews on Google
- Thousands of happy customers trust Seven Sons for high-quality meat, ethical sourcing, and dependable service.
- Family Owned & Operated
- We’re a multi-generational family farm committed to raising food with integrity, transparency, and care.
- Supporting the Farmer
- We ensure more of your food dollars go directly to the farmers who raise your food—not the middlemen.
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- Brothers' Guarantee
- If you’re ever less than thrilled with your experience, we’ll make it right—no questions asked.
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