Welcome to Home Grown Farms

Home Grown Farms is a proud family-owned and veteran-operated farm, founded by Steven Minnis and Steven Minnis Jr., with over 25 years of farming experience. We are dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable meat while reducing food waste and promoting responsible farming practices.

In 2023, we began offering our farm-raised meat to the community, focusing on providing healthy, locally sourced products. At the heart of our farm is a commitment to reducing food waste, with a focus on re-purposing foods like pumpkins, carrots, bread, and watermelons that would otherwise end up in landfills. By feeding our animals these nutritious scraps, we’re contributing to both sustainable farming and a cleaner planet.

Our Pigs: Our pigs are born and raised right here on the farm in a spacious oak flat, where they can forage and benefit from the natural acorns in the fall. Alongside their foraging, we supplement their diet with local brewers' grain and other food items that would otherwise go to waste, along with a hog mash produced in the Shenandoah Valley.

Our Laying Hens: We have a diverse flock of laying hens, from the productive Red Sexlinks to the hardy barnyard mixes. Our hens are pasture-raised, thriving on grass and insects, with access to a clean, healthy environment where they can roam freely.

Our Cattle: Our cattle herd has been born and raised on our property, starting with two bottle-fed calves in 2018. Our cows enjoy a grass-fed diet year-round, from the fresh spring grass to hay we cut ourselves for the winter months. The only exception to their 100% grass-fed diet is the occasional treat of local brewers' grain.

Meat Chickens: We raise Cornish Cross and Red Rangers, receiving our chicks at just three days old. These birds spend their first three weeks in the brooder, growing strong and healthy. Once feathered, they move to the pasture, where we rotate them daily to give them fresh forage while providing free-choice feed from local sources. We raise small batches of 25-30 birds at a time to ensure the comfort and well-being of each bird.

At Home Grown Farms, we take pride in being stewards of the land and providing our community with the highest quality, ethically-raised meat. We believe in treating our animals with care and respect, ensuring that the food you put on your table is both wholesome and sustainably produced.