meet your farmers
We are a husband-and-wife team running a regenerative farm business right in the heart of Northern Michigan.
We draw inspiration from the beautiful rolling hills and Chain of Lakes where our farm is based. And this results in a desire to deeply connect our farm and what we produce with the beautiful land and water that surrounds us and to produce a positive impact on the environment and our local community
We do this by:
Ethically raising our animals
Operating as a regenerative farm
Producing pasture-raised chickens
I’m Stephanie, Driftwood Pastures co-owner and marketing lead. My dream for Driftwood Pastures is to provide authentic food experiences that connect people with great tasting, local food.
I’m Rich, Driftwood Pastures co-owner & operations lead. My dream for Driftwood Pastures is to have a positive impact on the land, environment and people.
our standards
We believe in the saying ‘you are what you eat and what your food eats’.
Our meat is pasture-raised; non-GMO; hormone and antibiotic free. That means we don’t cut corners, and we focus on producing nutrient-dense, great tasting meat for our customers.
Pasture-raised means: our animals spend the majority of their lives outdoors, grazing Michigan grass, soaking up Michigan sun, and feeling that cooling Michigan lake breeze. That’s why our meat tastes so good.
Simply put:
We grow healthier food
We produce tastier food
We nurture and heal the land
We connect our customers with their food - they know exactly where it comes from
We contribute to the local economy
OUR FARMING PRactices
Our pasture-raised chickens spend the majority of their lives outdoors and on pasture. To be able to do this, we only raise chicken for a few short months out of the year.
Our chickens only eat non-GMO feed, and our chickens supercharge their diet with the natural vitamins and minerals only available to them from pasture.
Our chickens are happy, healthy, and active. We give our chickens fresh pasture daily, to keep our birds active and healthy. That means our chicken is antibiotic-free, hormone-free and vaccine-free.
Our chickens are produced using regenerative farming practices, which means we’re using farming practices that improve the environment, soil and our health. Our farming principles are based on the Joel Salatin model from Polyface Farms.
our story
Our name embraces the unique Northern Michigan lifestyle and landscape we call our home and the foundation for how we farm.
Driftwood is a reflection of natural beauty and nature’s rhythm. It washes up on our lake shores, with a story shaped by time and water.
Pastures grounds us in what we do and what our farm is about. Our animals are raised on pasture and as farmers we thoughtfully manage how they graze the grass. In doing so, we create a cycle of nourishment for the soil, the grass, the animals, and our customers.
We chose Driftwood Pastures Co. because it reflects who we are, the legacy we want to build, and a deep connection to place and our Northern Michigan community.
why driftwood pastures
Our vision for Driftwood Pastures is to create a thriving, sustainable farm ecosystem and business that improves the land, produces nutrient-dense foods for our neighbors, connects with the community, provides for our family and celebrates the beauty and joys of life in Northern Michigan.
