Why Pasture-Raised eggs?

Why Pasture Raised eggs?

Not all eggs are created equal.

Not all eggs are created equal.

You’ve probably seen words like cage-free or free-range at the grocery store. Sounds nice, right? But most of those hens never see more than a barn wall.

You’ve probably seen words like cage-free or free-range at the grocery store. Sounds nice, right? But most of those hens never see more than a barn wall.

GROCERY STORES

GROCERY STORES

GROCERY STORES

Our hens live on pasture. Sunshine on their backs, grass under their feet, bugs to chase, and room to roam. And when chickens live the way they were meant to, their eggs tell the story.

Our hens live on pasture. Sunshine on their backs, grass under their feet, bugs to chase, and room to roam. And when chickens live the way they were meant to, their eggs tell the story.

OUR FARM

OUR FARM

OUR FARM

our eggs are

just different

our eggs are

just different

the difference

you can see

the difference

you can see

Crack one open and you’ll notice it right away:

Crack one open and you’ll notice it right away:

Yolks that glow a deep golden-orange, not a pale yellow.

Yolks that glow a deep golden-orange, not a pale yellow.

Whites that are thick and full, not runny and watery.

Whites that are thick and full, not runny and watery.

Shells that don’t crumble, but crack clean every time.

Shells that don’t crumble, but crack clean every time.

Proof that a healthy hen lays a healthy egg.

Proof that a healthy hen lays a healthy egg.

the difference

you can taste

the difference

you can taste

Most people say our eggs taste fuller and buttery, and lack the flat, sulfur-like flavor that’s common in grocery-store eggs.

Most people say our eggs taste fuller and buttery, and lack the flat, sulfur-like flavor that’s common in grocery-store eggs.

So why do they cook and taste better?

So why do they cook and taste better?

Freshness & Diet

Freshness & Diet

Our hens forage daily, adding grasses, seeds, and insects to their diet.

Our hens forage daily, adding grasses, seeds, and insects to their diet.

Industrial hens eat only grain, and their eggs often sit in storage for weeks before you buy them.

Industrial hens eat only grain, and their eggs often sit in storage for weeks before you buy them.

Even when masking the flavor with heavy seasoning, you'll notice a richer texture in our eggs.

Even when masking the flavor with heavy seasoning, you'll notice a richer texture in our eggs.

Yolks that are creamier and more velvety.

Yolks that are creamier and more velvety.

And whites that stay together in the pan instead of spreading thin.

And whites that stay together in the pan instead of spreading thin.

No matter how you use them (scrambled, fried, or baked), your tastebuds will thank you.

No matter how you use them (scrambled, fried, or baked), your tastebuds will thank you.

the difference that

keeps you safe

the difference that keeps you safe

Have you noticed the rise in Salmonella outbreaks linked to grocery-store eggs in recent years?

Have you noticed the rise in Salmonella outbreaks linked to grocery-store eggs in recent years?

Most people don’t realize why that happens.

Most people don’t realize why that happens.

Commercial eggs are required to be washed in chemical sanitizers, often chlorine-based solutions similar to the active ingredient in bleach.

Commercial eggs are required to be washed in chemical sanitizers, often chlorine-based solutions similar to the active ingredient in bleach.

That washing process removes the egg’s natural protective layer called the bloom.

That washing process removes the egg’s natural protective layer called the bloom.

And without it, the thousands of pores in the shell are left unsealed, making it easier for bacteria like Salmonella to enter.

And without it, the thousands of pores in the shell are left unsealed, making it easier for bacteria like Salmonella to enter.

You can imagine how much bacteria an egg is exposed to as it moves through machines, trucks, and weeks of cold storage.

You can imagine how much bacteria an egg is exposed to as it moves through machines, trucks, and weeks of cold storage.

This is why we prefer to keep our eggs unwashed and the bloom intact.

This is why we prefer to keep our eggs unwashed and the bloom intact.

So you never have to wonder if breakfast will make you or your family sick.

So you never have to wonder if breakfast will make you or your family sick.

Plus, unwashed eggs don’t require refrigeration. You’ll save fridge space and enjoy a better price because they take less work for us to prepare.

Plus, unwashed eggs don’t require refrigeration. You’ll save fridge space and enjoy a better price because they take less work for us to prepare.

the difference

your body needs

the difference

your body needs

What you see in the pan is only half the story.

What you see in the pan is only half the story.

Pasture-raised eggs are nutritionally superior:

Pasture-raised eggs are nutritionally superior:

3x

More vitamin E

+

3x

More vitamin E

+

3x

More vitamin E

+

3x

More omega-3

+

3x

More omega-3

+

3x

More omega-3

+

2x

More vitamin A

+

2x

More vitamin A

+

2x

More vitamin A

+

7x

More beta-carotene

+

7x

More beta-carotene

+

7x

More beta-carotene

+

1/2

Less cholesterol

+

1/2

Less cholesterol

+

1/2

Less cholesterol

+

1/4

Less saturated fat

+

1/4

Less saturated fat

+

1/4

Less saturated fat

+

3-6x

More vitamin D

+

3-6x

More vitamin D

+

3-6x

More vitamin D

+

ready to MAKE THE SWITCH?

ready to MAKE THE SWITCH?

from our pasture

to your kitchen

from our pasture

to your kitchen

from our pasture

to your kitchen

12 large brown eggs

12 large brown eggs

Good eggs start with happy hens.


Our pasture-raised chickens roam freely, foraging on fresh grass and sunshine. The result is richer yolks, better flavor, and wholesome nutrition.


Simple, natural, and always fresh, just the way eggs are supposed to taste.

Good eggs start with happy hens.


Our pasture-raised chickens roam freely, foraging on fresh grass and sunshine. The result is richer yolks, better flavor, and wholesome nutrition.


Simple, natural, and always fresh, just the way eggs are supposed to taste.

Pasture-raised

Pasture-raised

farm-fresh

farm-fresh

non-gmo feed

non-gmo feed

Nutrient-Dense

Nutrient-Dense

higher omega-3s

higher omega-3s

more vitamins A, D, E

more vitamins

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For better safety, less storage, & lower cost, we recommend unwashed eggs. Learn more

Unwashed

Unrefrigerated

washed

Refrigerated

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Fresh Eggs Every Week

That's 52¢ per egg.

$6.25 / dozen

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That's 67¢ per egg.

$8.00 / dozen

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1. Select your preference

For better safety, less storage, & lower cost, we recommend unwashed eggs. Learn more

Unwashed

Unrefrigerated

washed

Refrigerated

  1. Choose subscription or one-time

subscription

Save 22%

Every Week

$6.25 / dozen

That's 52¢ per egg.

Once a week

One-Time Purchase

$8.00 / dozen

That's 67¢ per egg.

  1. Review saving opportunities

Join our carton return program and get 25¢ off every dozen.

JOIN PROGRAM

checkout • $6.25

Need more dozens or want to add a coupon? You can do that at checkout.

1. Select your preference

For better safety, less storage, & lower cost, we recommend unwashed eggs. Learn more

Unwashed

Unrefrigerated

washed

Refrigerated

  1. Choose subscription or one-time

subscription

Save 22%

Fresh Eggs Every Week

That's 52¢ per egg.

$6.25 / dozen

Once a week

One-Time Purchase

That's 67¢ per egg.

$8.00 / dozen

  1. Review saving opportunities

Join our carton return program and get 25¢ off every dozen.

join program

checkout • $6.25

Need more dozens or want to add a coupon? You can do that at checkout.

Moving at God’s pace.

Stewarding His creation.

Sharing nourishing food.

for a good life!

© 2025 Buena Tierra, LLC

9504 Deer Run Rd. Waxhaw, NC

Moving at God’s pace.

Stewarding His creation.

Sharing nourishing food.

for a good life!

© 2025 Buena Tierra, LLC

9504 Deer Run Rd. Waxhaw, NC

GOOD

LAND

FARM

Moving at God’s pace.

Stewarding His creation.

Sharing nourishing food.

for a good life!

© 2025 Buena Tierra, LLC

9504 Deer Run Rd. Waxhaw, NC