Don't sweat these meats!
Our Meat Guide features grass-fed, humanely raised animals from ranchers who practice regenerative grazing.
Not all protein is created equal. Some is clean and raised in ways that restore the land, while others are packed with additives that harm human and planetary health. Here’s Kiss the Ground’s curated list of protein brands that “meat” the best standards.
What is regenerative grazing?
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
BEEF
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed is driven by the simple truth that healthy cows make healthy beef. They source cattle from 50 like-minded, regenerative-forward U.S. family farms.
The Honest Bison
Beef, bison, elk, lamb, venison
Since the Honest Bison’s beginning, their ranches have implemented regenerative and holistic practices. Their Bison is currently raised on a family-owned ranch in South Dakota.
Applegate
BEEF, PORK, TURKEY, CHICKEN
Partner of Kiss the Ground and regenerative pioneer, Applegate is on a mission, Changing the Meat We Eat®, which means their products are free from artificial preservatives, raised with no antibiotics and strict animal welfare standards.
White Oak Pastures
Beef, Chicken, lamb, Pork, Rabbit
In 1995, White Oak Pastures transitioned away from industrial farming. Since implementing regenerative practices, they have mastered an ecosystem approach and zero-waste production system.
REP Provisions
BEEF, chicken, goat, lamb, pork
REP Provisions is committed to chemical free and humane ranches. Their ranches are biodiverse, pollinator and bird friendly, and open pasture for their animals to roam.
We created a Poultry Guide featuring our favorite chicken and turkey products that are better for you, the soil, and the birds.
Verde Farms
BEEF
The grass is literally greener on Verde Farms. While industrial ranches are dull and barren, Verde Farms is filled with life to keep their cows happy and healthy.
Parker Pastures
BEEF, BISON, CHICKEN, LAMB, PORK
Parker Pasture’s meats are regeneratively-raised. If you are feeling really ambitious, the option to buy the whole cow, good for over 1,000 meals, is yours.
Starwalker Organic Farms
BEEF, PORK
As the first first regenerative organic certified pork in the world and regenerative organic certified beef in the U.S., Starwalker is leading the way for a healthier food future.
Stemple Creek
BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB, PORK
Stemple Creek Ranch partnered with the Marin Carbon Project to build climate resilience. Their regenerative practices build healthy soil and actively sequester carbon.
Primal Pastures
beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb
Primal pastures are raised on organic feed with no antibiotics or GMO’s. You can enjoy clean meat that you can feel good about eating.
Markegard Family Grass-Fed
beef, chicken, lamb, pork, tallow, lard
Markegard Family Grass-fed was the first ranch in California to receive the Audubon seal of approval, a clear indication of their land’s rich biodiversity and successful ecosystem approach.
Watch Doniga Markegard’s story here.
Our brand-new mini-doc from our award-winning series, Stories of Regeneration, reveals how the retired dairy cow could help heal us, the land, and farmers’ livelihoods.
Rebel Pastures
beef, chicken, lamb, pork
Rebel Pastures was founded on honor, grit, and purpose. These same principles fuel regenerative farming practices that are better for animals, land and consumers.
Carman Ranch
beef, pork
Carman Ranch is on a mission to feed customers the most nourishing food possible. Their stewardship of over 220,000 acres of ranches paves the way for healthy livestock and climate resilience.
Charcutnuvo
beef
Charcutnuvo is family-owned and operated, a key reason behind its commitment to quality. Blending Swiss roots with Colorado’s adventurous spirit, their meats are bold and flavorful.
Hickory Nut Gap
beef, chicken, pork
Hickory Nut Gap is one of two certified Savory Hubs in the Southeast. As a Savory Hub, they offer services to empower local farming, ranching and pastoralist communities.
Force of Nature
bison, beef, elk, venison, wild boar
At Force of Nature pastures, animal and land heath come first – no feedlots, antibiotics, added hormones, herbicides, pesticides, or GMOs.
Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
beef, chicken, pork, turkey
As a farmer-owner co-op, Grass Roots economically empowers over 40 small farms across the U.S. and amplifies their regenerative farming power.
When land and cattle are properly managed, we can increase stocking rate, while also improving soil health, enhancing water, carbon and nutrient cycles, and improving biodiversity. Find a local ranch.
Blue Nest Beef
beef, chicken
At Blue Nest Beef, the ranchers take center stage. You can visit their website to connect with and thank the people who raise your food the right way.
Maui Nui
venison
Maui Nui sources wild-harvested, axis deer. Considered the healthiest red meat, it has up to 4x the antioxidants and over 50% more protein per calorie than top-quality beef.
Seven Sons
beef, chicken, pork
The Seven Sons once farmed using industrial agriculture practices. A family health crisis exposed the costs of modern farming and prompted a new path forward, including regenerative farming for healthier soils, meats, and people.
Lineage Provisions
BEEF
Sourced from regenerative farms each vetted for industry leading animal welfare and land management practices, Lineage Meat Sticks are Packed with 64+ grams of high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals, all preserved through their traditional air-drying method.
Sign up for a cow share! Buy meat from a local rancher who manages their herd regeneratively.
Find a friend who is hunting wild game, like deer, boar, and bison.
- Read our Food Labels Guide to learn about Grass-Fed and Animal Welfare certifications.
- Look for a Regenerative Certification to ensure the highest animal and soil health standards are met!
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