CATTLE
Efficiency based on Angus cattle with meat quality, stay-ability, growth and maternal traits. Forage based diets supplemented with locally grown cattle feeds. ALL of our cattle have access to pastures for grazing. We supplement with locally grown feeds and focus on pasture-based nutrition, letting cows graze the way they were meant to.
CARE
Low-stress/no-stress handling. We don't hit or yell at cattle, and we certainly don't own an electric prod. Slow and easy is the goal. Our cattle never feel a need to run, unless running out of excitement to fresh pastures. Cortisol (stress) plays a major role in beef quality. Happy cows make better beef, and our goal is to have the happiest cattle possible. Come and see for yourself... plan a visit to the farm, or visit our annual 'Christmas with the Cows' agritourism event.
CONSERVATION
“Leaving it better than we found it.” Protecting and improving our family farm for the benefit of the next generation. Annual participation in NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) and Soil and Water programs that implement environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs). Our focus is long-term sustainability and care for the environment, today and for future generations.
The best product for our customers at an affordable price. Select breeding with Angus cattle, and tested genetics, yield tender, marbled, high quality beef. Angus beef is renowned for its quality and is the foundation of our herd. Our goal is to make one of the best eating experiences for you and for every customer. You'll see and taste the difference!
Anderson Family Farms is a fifth generation, family owned farm in Pamlico County, Eastern NC. "Pete" (first generation) established the home-place in 1954 and over the years developed both his logging and farming operation. "Pete Jr." (second generation) amongst trials carried the businesses throughout the 80's and 90's. "Little Pete" (third generation) having grown up on the farm earned his ag. business degree from NC State University and continued his career in agriculture working for NC Cooperative Extension and later NCDA&CS. Meg (fourth generation) followed closely in his footsteps, graduating with the same ag. business degree from NC State University and working in farm financials with AgCarolina Farm Credit. We still live on the same family farm Grandad worked so hard for, striving to better our revitalized cow-calf operation as Anderson Family Farms, and hope to continue with the (fifth) generation, great-great- granddaughter Anderson Elaine.