Vendors

We've partnered with Jim Erickson of Alaska Glacier Seafoods, Inc. to bring your wild caught, high quality, sustainable, Alaska seafood direct to Tennessee.

Alaska Glacier is owned and operated by the Erickson Family: Mike, Bonnie, Jim and Kristie. They started the company back in 1996, as somewhat of a hobby, selling a few pounds of side-stripe shrimp that we caught in our 14-foot aluminum skiff.

Shortly after, they purchased a few thousand pounds of halibut individual fishing quotas, which were sold to local restaurants and a road side stand on the weekends. In a fairly short time, the demand had the family buying small loads of halibut from other fishermen and the business took off!

In 2005, they opened their 10,000 square foot water front processing plant on the pristine waters of Auke Nu Cove, just outside of Juneau. Today the Erickson Family business processes over 10-million pounds of fish annually and employ nearly 150 people during the peak season.

The Erickson Family is committed to producing high-quality, sustainably managed, wild Alaska seafood products and we are really excited to have them as a Pure Pasture partner.

Everybody Loves Great Cheese!

Our family loves cheese and we love it to be raised by local farmers, with cows on non-GMO pastures and using only simple ingredients (no junk).

That's why we choose to partner with Country View Creamery.  

Our farm sources non-GMO animal feed supplements from the Zimmerman family who operates a small family farm near Pure Pastures. The Zimmerman's also produce non-GMO Pasture-Raised Whole Milk products. 

When we learned that they have lots of their family produced milk turned into delicious cheese products by a local community supported creamery we had to add it to our family table. After enjoying it for some time we decided to offer it to our customers as well.

Country View Creamery sources their milk from local dairy farm families who care about the well-being of their cows! All their producer farms are small with less than 50 cows in the herds and all are run entirely by family members.

All forages grown on the farms are Non-GMO, and the cows enjoy access to plenty of pasture. We are strong believers in the health benefits of local whole milk products. All these cheeses are all produced with whole milk, just as the cow makes it.

The end result is locally made cheese fresh from local farms to your table.

Keyport: Pioneers in Sustainable Seafood

We're thrilled to partner with Keyport, a leading name in sustainable seafood. With a heritage spanning five generations, Keyport has risen to become America's premier processor and supplier of wild-caught crab and frozen seafood. More than just a business, they're a family dedicated to quality from ocean to table.

Keyport's commitment to sustainable seafood begins in the icy Arctic waters of the Bering and Barents Seas. It's here they carefully harvest their exceptional Red King, Golden King, Snow, and Dungeness crab legs. Their pursuit of the Golden King Crab is particularly noteworthy, venturing into the depths of over 2,000 feet near the Aleutian Islands to bring us the best-tasting, sustainably sourced King Crab.

The heart of Keyport is in their innovative practices and long-standing relationships. Their dedication to sustainability shines through in every aspect, from their specially designed crab pots that protect marine life to educational blogs offering a glimpse into Alaska's crab fisheries.

We're proud to partner with Keyport, a company that aligns with our core values of sustainability and quality. Together, we bring to you the finest ocean bounty, responsibly and deliciously.

Hi, my name is Melissa Cole owner of Pure Pasture Farms. My husband Travis and I along with Justin, Candace, Etan, Jeremiah and other chore helpers operate the pasture-based livestock operations producing natural pasture-raised chicken, turkey & duck and grass-fed beef & lamb, free-range eggs.

Read All About How We Raise The Food

Providing food while taking care of the plants and soil is not just a business to us, it's our ministry and a responsibility we each take very seriously.

Pure Pasture Farms: Where Excellence Meets Tradition in Butter Making

Our Partnership with Troyer Family Farm: At Pure Pasture Farms, we take pride in our partnerships that align with our core values of sustainability and health. Our latest collaboration with the Troyer Family Farm in Indiana exemplifies this perfectly. Managed by Joe and his wife Laverne, the farm shares our commitment to producing not just food, but exceptionally healthy food. At the heart of our products, like our 100% grass-fed organic butter, is the shared belief in "healthy soil for healthy animals," ensuring the highest quality nourishment for your family and ours.

Joe's Approach: Joe's dedication to his cattle and the old-fashioned, gentle milking techniques they employ reflect a deep commitment to animal welfare and quality produce. The process involves transforming A2 milk into creamy, rich butter that is not only a testament to Joe's care but also to the quality that Pure Pasture Farms stands by.

How Our Organic Grass-Fed Butter is Made: Let's walk you through the artisanal process crafted at Troyer Family Farm:

1. Milking: Utilizing traditional bucket milkers for a more humane approach.
2. Cooling: Freshly milked, the milk is strained and cooled to 35 degrees promptly.
3. Separation: Cream is separated from skim milk in a 35-gallon pasteurizer.
4. Pasteurization: After settling, the cream is churned, stirring a transformation.
5. Monitoring: Watchfulness is key as the cream turns to a whipped texture, signaling the nearing completion.
6. Rinsing: Buttermilk is drained, and the butter is rinsed until pristine.
7. The Final Product: What emerges is 30-50 pounds of vibrant, golden butter, distinctly more yellow and nutrient-dense than conventional options, thanks to the grass-fed process.

New Offerings: Expanding our horizon, Small Acres is now proud to introduce a new line of handcrafted baked goods made from ancient grains, alongside our signature 100% grass-fed butter. These new products are crafted with the same dedication to quality and health, ensuring you receive only the best.

Commitment to Transparency: Pure Pasture Farms remains committed to full transparency, allowing you to feel the passion and dedication that go into every product. Joe’s meticulous care in managing his cattle and producing high-quality butter is not just inspiring; it's the foundation of the trust and satisfaction our customers have come to expect.

Indulge in the pure goodness of our products, where every bite tells the story of quality, care, and commitment.