OUR PRINCIPLES
At Jumping Frog Farm, LLC we are different. From our logo (yes, it’s a frog on a pogo stick) to the special care of our animals, our difference equals good. Good for the environment, good for the animals, good for the plants, and good for your family. Scroll to bottom of page to see all of our differences because DIFFERENT = GOOD.
CERTIFICATIONS
AWA: Animal Welfare Approved Certification
LANGSTON UNIV: Meat Goat
Quality Assurance Program Certification
AGW: Non-GMO Certified
AGW: Grass-Fed Certified
SCSRPC: FAMACHA Certified
USDA: State Candler's License
USDA: NPIP Certification
USDA: Raw Milk License
NRCS: Award Winner and Member
CEDARTOWN: Best of 2021 Award
ECO-FARMING
Rotating land and herd management
Inter-species biodiversity utilizing "symbiosis" methods
Work with the land, nature, native plants and animals
We protect soils & practice water conversation
We practice rainwater harvesting methods
We collaborate with NRCS to participate in convservation
CHEMICAL FREE
Natural feed with no additionally chemicals added
Animals are pasture-raised in
natural environments
Natural spring-fed streams, harvested rainwater, well water and water filtration process (chlorine free, BPA free, etc)
No pesticides, added hormones, steroids, antibiotics
BIOSECURITY
Goats tested for JOHNE'S, CAE
and CL
Participate in Scrapie Eradication National Program
Farm Located in a Brucellosis
Certified-Free State
Closed herds and flocks
Do not attend shows, sales
or auctions
Limited visitors and by
appointment only
Practice infection control by
visitors and workers
MOTHER NATURE
Babies are born and raised by their mothers
Animals live in a natural environment with their herd/flock
Animals are naturally weaned by their mothers
We bred animals naturally and at an appropriate healthy age
STRESS-FREE ENVIRONMENTS
Open free-ranges that stimulate mental and physical health
Never placed in cramped, overcrowded areas
Animals are not altered (debeaked, declawed, clipped wings, etc)
Not exposed to undue stress
Given necessary shelter, feed, etc, but not pampered to promote hardiness and performance