MEET OUR PIG FARMERS
THE KEENANS
James and Chelsea Keenan are part-owners of YFM and own the property in Salmon Arm that our facility was built on. Not only this, but they also take care of our pasture-raised pigs!
Our high quality heritage pork is locally raised here on Yankee Flats, fed non-GMO (corn and soy free) grains and natural forage, and are hormone and antibiotic free.
This amazing family also care for the layers producing their free range eggs that we sell at our Fine Meats & Farm Shop!
MEET OUR CHICKEN FARMERS
The Mckenzies
Located just down the road in Falkland, BC is Lorne and Tammy McKenzie who are the hard working family behind our free-run chickens!
The McKenzie’s raise our chickens year round, and allow them lots of space to roam. They are healthy hormone-free chickens and their diets consist of non-gmo grains (corn and soy free).
Yankee Flats Meats works closely with local farmers in the Shuswap, Thompson, and Okanagan. You can be confident that when you purchase from Yankee Flats Meats, you are directly supporting small scale local farming and the families, like the McKenzies, who make sacrifices daily to ensure our community has access to local high quality and ethically raised meat!
MEET OUR BEEF FARMERS
Westwold View Farms
Westwold View Farms have been around since 1983 and over the years, the Heemskerk and Van Iterson families have continued to work hard, taking care of their many cattle.
Out here in Westwold, BC, this family farm takes care of our grass-fed, grain-finished, free range beef.
They’ve built valuable relationships with ranches across the province, sourcing quality cattle that are finished on their farm and processed locally at facilities like ours at Yankee Flats Meats.
Click here to learn more about why grass-fed, grain-finished beef is the best of both worlds.
Hutley acres
Meet Mike and Pauline Broersma of Hutley Acres Farms, along with their three daughters, Annika, Ella, and Maddie. This third-generation dairy farming family moved to their Spallumcheen property in 2013, where they’ve poured their passion into sustainable agriculture ever since. By 2020, they achieved certified organic status, managing 400 acres and raising over 300 animals!
While their main focus is dairy, we’re proud to partner with Hutley Acres for our new Certified Organic, Grass-Fed & Finished Extra Lean Ground Beef. It’s clean, nutrient-rich, and comes straight from a farm that cares deeply about animal welfare and the land they steward.
Take 5 Ranch - Wagyu
Take 5 Ranch is a family-run ranch located in southern British Columbia at the base of the Rocky Mountains. With a focus on raising cattle in small numbers, they prioritize quality, animal care, and responsible farming practices.
Their 100% Full Blood Wagyu cattle are pasture-raised and fed a hormone-free, non-medicated diet of high-quality hay and grain. From genetics to nutrition, every aspect of their program is designed to produce exceptional beef.
We are excited to partner with Take 5 Ranch and bring locally raised Wagyu beef to Yankee Flats Meats. Their commitment to quality and animal welfare aligns closely with the values we look for in the farmers we work with.
Black Yak Cattle Co.
Meet the family farm, Black Yak Cattle Co. in Grindrod, BC.
This small family farm is dedicated to raising Tibetan yak in a natural, low-stress environment. Their animals are free-range, grass-fed and finished, and raised without hormones, antibiotics, vaccines, or grain.
Yak is a unique red meat that has been growing in popularity across North America thanks to its rich flavour and impressive nutritional profile. Often described as juicy like beef and lean like bison, it offers a delicious alternative for those looking to try something new.
We're excited to partner with Black Yak Cattle Co. and bring locally raised yak to Yankee Flats Meats. As always, we're proud to work with farmers who share our commitment to quality, animal care, and local food production. Learn more HERE.
MEET OUR LAMB FARMERS
The Sidwells
Our second lamb farming family is Sherri and Warren Sidwell from Lumby, BC.
Out here, they have beautiful and lush farmland where they raise our grass-fed, grass-finished lambs.
They take such amazing care of our lambs, allowing them to eat a natural diet without any hormones or antibiotics.
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