Welcome to NJGrassfedfoods.com!  It's all about living life in the slow lane. At 7th Heaven Farm LLC, grass fed is not just a diet, it is a way of life; a life that graciously meets the needs of our animals and consumers. Our animals are pasture raised; they range freely, grazing on pasture and browsing in the wood spring through fall.  During the winter months, they are still free to roam, however their diet consists of various types of baled hay and grasses.  At 7th Heaven Farm, animals are never confined and they are free to exhibit their natural behavior.  The health and happiness of our animals is most important. Our farm is about the humane treatment of the animals. We believe that their health and happiness is a product of their environment, diet and treatment. Accordingly, we strive to prodvide them with:    a clean environment where they can exhibit their natural behavoir;  a natural diet that promotes healthy growth and thus flesh; and a loving, safe home where they are cared for like domestic animals (cats and dogs) and protected from harm and illness. Carla is the owner and main caretaker of the animals.  She provides them with lots of love and attention, and they are afforded the best foodstuff, supplements and medical care when (if) needed.  Each animal is treated more like a domestic pet than barnyard animal. The breeding stock is provided an all-natural diet; they are rarely fed grain and only medicated when necessary (injured or sick).  If an adult animal requires grain, an all-natural, vegetarian, preservative free product or a dried alfalfa grass pellet is provided. The offspring are raised with the same love and attention.  Those intended for slaughter are given minimal vaccinations (to ensure good health and uncontaminated flesh).  Babies are ranging freely with their mothers until processing time.  They have free choice of mother's milk, hay, grass, browse, water and required minerals 24/7. Animals intended for food are USDA inspected, and processed at an Animal Welfare Approved, USDA certified,  family owned facility.  Rose veal, beef, pork, goat and lamb are packed by individual cuts and flash frozen, like the cuts found in the grocery store.  Before an animal is processed, a non-refundable deposit is taken.  The remainder must be paid in cash, money order or cashier check upon pickup.  Orders are pick up at the Farm at an arranged date and time. About our farm: Carla and William dreamed of owning a little piece of heaven where they could raise some nontraditional pets.  Their dream came true in July of 2005, when they took possession of 7 1/2 acres.  7th Heaven Farm LLC was started ASAP and has developed into a family owned hobby farm.  We are located in Tabernacle, Burlington County, NJ: The Farm is home to diminishing and/or rare heritage breeds of cattle, sheep, poultry and fowl.  Olde English Southdown 'Babydoll' and Dorset sheep, heritage turkey, chicken and guinea- and peafowl reside happily with us.  We also breed miniature-mix and Boer goats.  We raise Belted Galloway cattle.  This breed of heritage cattle is simply delicious.  It is very tender and sweet. It does not need to hang for three weeks to taste good, nor does it require grain.  Best of all, it is naturally low in fat and cholesterol.   Government and private studies equate the nutritional content of Belted Galloway meat with that of chicken.  The meat also won the taste test in all categories: texture, taste and tenderness. Carla manages and oversees the farming operation.  Her husband, William, enjoys working on the farm and caring for the animals as well.  Their daughter Michele likes to look at the animals and pet them sometimes. As of yet, she is more interested in talking on the phone, reading, shopping, watching TV and hanging out with her friends.  Maybe some day she will join in on the fun.   Carla is the former Goat Director of the American Grassfed Association, and the farm is an American Gassfed producer member.  We are in the process of becoming Animal Welfare Approved as well.  Pride is taken in creating natural and clean environments.  In addition to pasture and wood, all breeds are feed premium hay.  They inspected multiple times a day for prefect health.  We employ organic and traditional methods of parasite control, and holistic and traditional maintenance and curative methods. All-natural foods products come from animals that grow naturally, without growth stimulants of any kind.  Animals may be, and should be provided free access to mineral supplements 24/7.  Some animals require vitamin supplements as well.  These all-natural supplements ensure that the animal is receiving a balanced diet; thus ensuring it good, if not perfect health.  Animals may receive medication if they are sick to ensure that they do not suffer.  For a complete discussion on livestock welfare, please visit the Animal Welfare Approved site. 7th Heaven Farm's meats are from all natural (no hormones or antibiotics) and pastured (outside eating grass).