The Grass is Greener at Farmers Hen House
If you’ve spent any time in a grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that the shelves are stocked with dozens of different types of eggs – white eggs, brown eggs, free range, pasture raised, organic – it can be overwhelming! Maybe you’ve settled on a carton of Farmers Hen House Free Range eggs and you’re […]
Organic Eggs: What Makes Them Organic?
There are lots of options, but often little time when you’re standing at an egg shelf trying to understand all the labels. From Free-Range, Pasture-Raised, Organic, Non-GMO, Certified Humane, Cage-Free, and the list goes on… Who has time for a tutorial when you’re on a tight schedule, or when your child in the cart is […]
Free Range Eggs: What Makes Them Free Range?
What’s in an egg? Apparently a lot! Especially given all of the terms and labels that an egg carton contains. Everything from Free Range, Pasture Raised, Organic, Non-GMO, Certified Humane, Cage-Free, and the list goes on. With all of these terms describing your eggs, it can be hard to remember what they all mean. That’s […]
Pasture-Raised Eggs: What Makes Them Pasture-Raised?
Ever stand at the egg shelf wasting time trying to tell the difference between Pasture-Raised, Free Range, and Cage-Free eggs? Not to mention Non-GMO, Organic, and Certified Humane? There’s a lot of labels, and thus cause for a lot confusion. To make it a little easier we thought we’d provide a short blog on the […]
Farming Like The World Depends On It
When we say we’re farming like the world depends on it, we mean that everything we do, from where we get our energy to what we feed our hens, prioritizes the sustainability and health of the world above all. We’re farming for the legacy of generations to come, just as our ancestors from old farmed […]
On-Farm Grain Cycle
Sustainability is important on so many levels at Farmers Hen House. And sometimes sustainability means getting dirty! Like with our On-Farm Grain Cycle, in which many of our farmers grow the grain required for their hens. The process includes growing grain, feeding it to the hens, then taking their waste (ahem, manure) and returning it […]
Local As Organic Gets
If you live in the Midwest, it’s likely that there are a number of small local organic egg companies on the shelf at your local grocery store and/or co-op. Purchasing their eggs can be a great way to support your local farm economy. Did you know though, that if you live in the Midwest, purchasing […]
Our Hens
Our Hens are an extension of our families. While they may not receive the exact same treatment as our children, it’s not far from it. We want them to have the best life they possibly can have, which is why we are Certified Humane. We undergo a rigorous certification process to meet numerous standards that verify […]
Our Farmers
Our Farmers are the reason why we exist (hence the name). Farmers Hen House began with the mission to provide local Amish and Mennonite farmers with a sustainable way to get their organic eggs into retail spaces. For most Amish and Mennonite farmers, envisioning a life without farming is hard, if not impossible to do. Since all of our […]
A Letter From Farmer Merlin
Many of our farmers are Amish and Mennonite, and for some, being in front of the camera is not the most comfortable. However, they still desire to connect with you. In efforts to help build that connection, one of our farmers, Merlin, has written you a letter. If you would like to leave a message […]
