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.
To supply enough meat the right way, we work with other like-minded ranchers. This not only creates a more secure supply chain, it also ensures quality, diversity of region for drought protection, support for many more families beyond our own, and the opportunity to be flexible with our harvest. Outside relationships can also be an area of vulnerability which is why we have put our raising standards into a Producer Affidavit which is required to be signed annually by every rancher (including us) and held on file with the State of Wisconsin in Madison.
Northstar Bison is Always:
- 100% American Bison
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Field Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
- 100% Gluten-Free
Northstar Elk is Always:
- 100% Rocky Mountain Elk
- Pasture Raised
- Field 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
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
- 100% Gluten-Free
Northstar Salmon is Always:
- 100% Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Salmon
- Sushi Grade
- Humanely Harvested
- Responsibly Fished
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Immediately chilled, then filleted, packaged, & frozen within 12 hours.
- Preservative Free
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
- 100% Gluten-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
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
- 100% Gluten-Free
Northstar Turkey is Always:
- Pasture Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- 100% Soy Free
- 100% 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
- 100% Soy Free
- 100% 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
- 100% Soy Free
- 100% 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
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
- Breed: Dorper, Texel, Suffolk cross
Northstar Goat is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
Northstar Rabbit is Always:
- Humanely Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- Water Rinsed
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
Northstar Bison Feast is Always:
- Humanely Raised
- Humanely Harvested
- 100% Grass Fed & Finished
- 100% Grain-Free
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
Northstar Raw Cheese is Always:
- 100% Grass Fed
- Lifetime Grazed
- 90+% of the herd are A2 cows (and moving toward 100%)
- 100% Raw (Not heated above 102 degrees F)
- Made with Veal Rennet (the best!)
- Made with Celtic Sea Salt
- From Small Family Dairy Farms
- Hormone & Antibiotic Free
- Non-GMO
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- Minimally Processed
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% 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
- 100% Soy-Free
- 100% Corn-Free
Northstar Bone Broths are Always:
- 100% Species Pure
- Concentrated
- Organically Raised
- Preservative Free
- 100% Soy Free
- 100% Corn Free
- Minimally Processed
- 4x more concentrated than ordinary Broths which means 400% more minerals, gelatin and micronutrients per ounce. Can use less per serving.
- Reverse Osmosis Water
- 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
- 100% Gluten Free
- 100% Soy Free
- 100% Corn Free
- 100% Dairy Free
- Simple
- Fresh or Naturally Smoked with real Wisconsin Maple Wood
Northstar Essential Oil Soaps are Always:
- Made with Pure, 100% Grass Fed Bison Tallow
- Handmade
- Wrapped/labeled using acid-free Stationery (letter) paper; contents vary from 25% to 100% cotton
- Labeled bars are shrink wrapped in 100 gauge High Clarity PVC shrink film
- Essential Oils are 100% food grade; some are organic
- Herbal additives are also 100% food grade
- Glycerin still 100% intact!
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