Heffron Farms Our Products
7724 Ashley Ave
Belding, MI
About Us
Heffron Farms was originally settled in 1921 by Thomas and Cecelia Heffron. Today we are in our fourth generation of farming the land. The farm has always consisted of livestock and crops to feed our livestock. We feel blessed to have such fertile and productive land and we have always taken pride in being good stewards of this land.
In 1983 Heffron Farms decided to venture into the retail meat business, making natural meats available locally. Originally we marketed our meat at the City of Grand Rapids farmers’ market, which was a big success and led us to open a market on the farm. Two years later we opened our first store in the City of Grand Rapids, and from there we have opened additional stores in the surrounding area. Today Heffron Farms Markets have become well known for the quality of our natural products. Now, we are expanding to bring our beef to local restaurants.
Ingredients We Use
We take great pride in making available products that are raised without the use of growth hormones, preservatives, dyes and antibiotics on a daily basis and raised in a humane way. Our steer are Holstein cattle that are raised in loose housing and grain finished for proper nutrients and marbleization. Grains are a subset of grasses.
Our Practices
The Heffron family is involved with efforts to preserve farmland in Kent County and supports the Kent County Purchase of Development Rights Program (PDR). This program will permanently preserve farmland for generations to come. Kent County has one of the best programs in the State of Michigan. Landowners are compensated for the development portion of the value of the land.
Some examples would be: Recycled Irrigation, minimum to no till, cover crops, good stewardship practices, etc.
If you would like more information on this, you may contact http://www.accesskent.com/YourGovernment/BOC/PDR/
Highlights
All of our meats are USDA or State inspected, vacuum packaged and frozen to ensure freshness that lasts as long as a year or more in a well maintained freezer.
Misc.
Fresh, specific cuts of beef, whole/half/quarter cows available upon request. Usually 1-2 weeks.