Pasture-raised in Tallassee, Alabama
Honest meat begins with the ground.
We raise heritage-influenced cattle and hogs on the Alabama land we are restoring—then sell directly to the families we feed.
Text 205-440-6513First-time buyers welcome
Fill your freezer
Choose pork, beef, or both.
You do not need to know hanging weights or butcher language. Choose the amount that fits your household, and we will guide every decision after that.
Why this farm exists
We started with damaged ground.
Former timberland had been stripped, compacted, and left without the root structure healthy pasture needs.
In 2020, we began with three calves and a deliberate choice: select animals that fit this land, move them thoughtfully, let pasture rest, and build soil rather than continue extracting from it.
“We farm to heal, not just extract.”Read the River Cade story →
From our pasture to your freezer
Farm-direct without the guesswork.
We stay with you from the first question to the final box of freezer-ready meat.
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Choose a share
Pick pork or beef and the amount that fits your household and freezer.
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Reserve with $250
Your deposit holds the animal and processing place and applies to your total.
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Choose your cuts
We explain the cut sheet and help you order the food your family will use.
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Bring it home
Pick up or arrange local delivery of sealed, freezer-ready meat.
What changes on the plate
Breed and land choices become flavor.
- Better marblingHeritage genetics distribute flavorful fat through the muscle.
- Real textureNatural growth builds defined muscle that cooks beautifully.
- Complete traceabilityYou know the farm, the family, and the animals behind your food.
Evidence from the farm
The story is visible in the work.
These are River Cade animals, food, and farm details—not borrowed promises. What reaches your freezer begins with the choices made on this Tallassee ground.
- Tallassee, Alabama
- Family farm location
- Since 2020
- Restoring former timberland
- Sweet Grown Alabama
- Proud program member
- Direct from the farm
- One accountable source
Central Alabama
Local food, close to home.
Tallassee · Wetumpka · Auburn · Montgomery · Prattville · Pike Road · Eclectic · Dadeville · Alexander City · Lake Martin · Birmingham metro
Proud member
Alabama-grown means something here.
Sweet Grown Alabama is the state's agricultural branding program, connecting Alabama families with Alabama farmers and locally grown food. Look for the logo when you want to keep your food dollars close to home.
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Ready to know your farmer?
Tell us what your family needs. We will confirm availability and walk you through the rest.