All great stories have a beginning
And ours starts with the remarkable woman we affectionatly called - Nana. She’s the woman who helped raise me, who knew the perfect amount of butter to make the best bowl of grits, and who never gave up on me. She taught me resilience and perseverance. So much so, I named my first child after her.
Slaughter Family Farm began humbly in the backyard of a quarter-acre home in Okolona, KY, in 2018. With the help of a friend, I built our first mobile coop and chicken tractor to house six barred rock hens and fifty broilers. Back then, we simply sold a few products to neighbors and friends.
Fast forward to today: we now raise over 10,000 broilers on pasture, 75 pigs in the woods, and hundreds of ducks, turkeys, and laying hens in Shelbyville, KY. Our monthly CSA shares reach customers all across Kentuckiana, and we've had the pleasure of collaborating with fellow farmers and friends who share our values.
What started as a small endeavor, driven by my desire to spend more time with my daughters, Dorothy and Judith, and teach them about where our food comes from, has since grown into a full family effort. With the addition of two more children, William and Thomas, our family farm continues to expand, guided by the same love and care that Nana gave our family.
We’re passionate about raising food that’s not only nourishing and delicious but also brings people together to create lasting memories—just like the ones I made with Nana. We understand the value of nutrient-dense food for your family, and we’re honored to be your farmers.
– Justin, Melina, Dorothy, Judith, William, & Thomas
