We wanted to take a moment to address the egg recall that is currently in progress – no Vital Farms eggs are affected, but we do want to send out well-wishes and reassurances to all the egg lovers across the nation. Every one of the 200 million+ eggs that have been recalled are from a […]
At Vital Farms, our standards are defined by what we believe is right. We know that happy, healthy hens require a minimum of 108sqft each, with open, rotated pastures, fresh air and sunshine. We will never compromise that in any way, and every one of the girls in our care will continue to enjoy the […]
Vital Farms began with one small family farm and a simple goal in mind: to give laying hens the highest quality of life possible. We knew that if we did that, then everything else would follow – sustainable land use, beneficial relationships with the farmers that we work with, and ultimately an amazing tasting egg. […]
Ingredients: 4 eggs ( I use Vital Farms or local farm fresh pastured eggs ) 2 kale leaves torn and chopped to bite size pieces (or use spinach or your favorite green) 3-4 baby bella or crimini mushrooms sliced (optional, but I would add these for nutrients!) 6-8 grape tomatoes sliced (any tomatoes will work diced small) […]
By now you’ve probably heard about the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, where 196 nations joined to reach a landmark agreement to reduce pollution on a global scale (the first one, ever!). The overarching agreement to slowly move from fossil fuels to renewable energy in order to lower greenhouse gas emissions all […]
One of the most important tenets here at Vital Farms is that our girls get to be outdoors all year-round, which isn’t the same for all eggs that make the pasture-raised claim. You see, some brands are “seasonally pastured” which means their girls get to enjoy fresh air and sunshine for some of the year […]
We’re growing – and fast. This time last year we had roughly 35 family farmers and today we have close to 90 independent family farms across six states! That means we’re able to provide ethical eggs to more and more folks across the country, folks who otherwise would not have that choice. And that’s a wonderful thing! […]
Egg Carton Greenhouse What you’ll need: bottom of egg carton potting soil flower or vegetable seeds plastic bag Fill carton with potting soil and add flower or vegetable seeds to each cup. Water the soil well, and then put them in an individual plastic bag. Keep the cartons in the bag, on a windowsill until […]
There are many terms used in food marketing these days, and it’s hard to keep up. We know it’s confusing, but we’re here to make it more simple. At least at the egg-set. When you’re looking for the top-of-the-line, best of the best eggs you can buy at the store (that are better for you, […]
On January 1, 2015 a new regulation, Proposition 2, became law in California. Also known as the Standards for Confining Farm Animals initiative, Prop 2 requires that calves, pregnant sows and egg laying hens have enough room in their cages to turn freely, stand up, lie down and (in the hens’ case) spread their wings. The regulation […]
Forget about what you’ve been told about what egg grades mean – unless you know what we’re about to tell you… The grade of an egg depends on the amount of air in the interior cell of the egg, as well as the density of the albumen and yolk. The smaller the air cell, the […]
There are many factors that go into what kind of egg a hen lays – what color their earlobes are, how old they are and even how much stress they’re being put through. Just like a snowflake, every egg a hen lays is different: from size and color, to shape and texture, no chicken will […]
