Where it all started

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July 13, 2022

Although we've raised commercial poultry for over 30 years, there have been so many things along the way that we KNEW we could do better. From paying more attention to our own health, the food we were eating and the overall quality of that food, to the overall nutrients we were providing in the animals we were raising, we took a hard look at the changes we needed to make. We have never had the mentality of "that's the way we've always done it", instead, always looking for ways to improve. At 1 Farm, we believe improving the quality of LIFE improves the quality of FOOD.

Keith made a decision to find his own way to do just that, improve the quality of food we raise. A sustainable way, focused on quality chicken products, and laser-focused on quality of LIFE for the chicken. Thus, 1 Farm was born. And if it wasn't for consumers, who care about all the who, what, when, where, why's, and how's, we wouldn't have this option. And we are so thankful for YOU!

So, that's our Why, here's the rest of the W's...

Who: Keith and Robin Cunningham

What: Naturally and ethically raised chicken

Where: Rose, Oklahoma

When: Seasonally

And last but by far not least, the....

How: In small batches, protected from predators, provided with good clean fresh food and fresh chemical-free water, given the CHOICE to go outside during the daytime and the CHOICE to go outside or stay inside on rainy days, and most importantly, given TONS OF SPACE to just be chickens!

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