Vital Farms Est 2007

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Our Farms

600 farms. Zero shortcuts.

Our pasture-raised hens begin their days under open skies and on open pastures. Each one gets at least 108 square feet of pasture to roam — rotated regularly so the ground stays healthy and the foraging stays fresh. That’s the standard we hold across our 600+ farms, no exceptions.

No two farms are the same. But every one of them is traceable.

Check the side of the carton for the name of the small farm your eggs came from. Then, enter it below for a 360-degree view of the pasture.

Know Your Labels

What your egg carton is telling you

Every label on the shelf means something different for hens.

Here’s the breakdown.

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Pasture-Raised

Hens roam on open pasture with at least 108 square feet each, plenty of forage, and lots of sun.

108 sq ft per hen

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Free-Range

Hens have some outdoor access, but space and time outside vary widely by producer.

2 sq ft per hen*

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Cage-Free

Hens aren’t kept in cages, but live indoors and rarely see the outside.

~1 sq ft per hen*

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Conventional

The old standard. Hens are housed indoors in cages, with no outdoor access and limited space to move.

<1 sq ft per hen*

*Typical industry minimums

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JOIN VITAL FARMS

Become a Vital Farmer

Interested in being part of a growing, ethical network of 
pasture-raised, family-owned farms?

Farm Experience

Ever wondered what life on a farm looks like?

Every farm in our network is different. Different land, different families, different stories. But the commitment to the hens, the pasture, and the work is the same.

Standards

Our standards prioritize the health and well-being of our hens, the environment, and our farmers.

Certifications

Our eggs follow Certified Humane® standards.

Practices

Each of our farms utilizes regenerative practices like pasture rotation.

Bullsh*t-Free

Not just a tagline, but a mindset. Bullsh*t-Free means giving our hens year-round outdoor access, supporting small farms, and letting you know where your eggs came from.

Put a name to the farm

It’s rare to know where your food comes from. But it shouldn’t be! Trace your eggs back to the farm where they were laid.

We prioritize caring for our farmers, so they can care for the hens.

  • Ethical practices
  • Pasture-raised eggs
  • Small farms
  • Humans who care
  • Freedom to forage
  • Certified humane
  • Sustainable farming
  • Happy hens
  • Feed specialists