We take great pride in the level of care and attention to detail by which our animals are raised. Below are the "boxes" each species or product checks.
How It's Made.
Northstar Bison is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Field Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Elk is Always:
- Pasture Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Lab Tested for Chronic Wasting Disease
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO (hay and oats are supplemented in the winter months)
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Beef is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Humanely Harvested
- ACV (apple cider vinegar) Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
Northstar Turkey is Always:
- Pasture Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Soy Free
- Corn Free
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
**Our turkey feed is tested to verify it is 100% glyphosate-free!
Northstar Chicken is Always:
- Pasture Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Soy Free
- Corn Free
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
**Our chicken feed is tested to be 100% glyphosate-free!
Northstar Pork is Always:
- Pasture Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Soy Free
- Corn Free
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
**Our pork feed is tested to be 100% glyphosate-free!
Northstar Lamb is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Goat is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Rabbit is Always:
- Humanely Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Raw Cheese is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed
- Lifetime Grazed
- 100% Raw (Not heated above 102 degrees F)
- Made with Real Rennet & Cultures
- From Small Family Dairy Farms
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
- Aged 60 Days
Northstar Pet Products are Always:
- 100% Raw (even our smoked items are not cooked)
- Human Grade Ingredients
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- Soy-Free
- Corn-Free
Northstar Bone Broths are Always:
- 100% Species Pure
- Concentrated
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- 4x more concentrated than ordinary Broths which means 400% more minerals, gelatin and micronutrients per ounce. Can use less per serving.
- 100% Glyphosate Free
- Bottled in Glass
- Simmered for 72 hrs
- No secrets: 2x the bones + ½ the water + 6x longer cook time = our Bone Broth Concentrate. It’s just plain better.
Northstar Artisanal Sausages are Always:
- 100% Species Pure
- 100% Preservative Free
- Original Recipes
- Made in House in Small Batches
- All Organic Seasonings & Spices
- Corn Free
- Gluten Free
- Soy Free
- Dairy Free
- Simple
- Fresh or Naturally Smoked with real Wisconsin Maple Wood
Why Doesn't Northstar Carry Venison, Ostrich, & Wild Boar?
- Raised for antlers & eggs, not meat
- Liberal Hormone, Antibiotic, and Steroid use
- Fed or Baited with GMO Feeds