What Ranch Life Has Given Our Family
Riverview Ranch is about far more than livestock. It’s about family, provision, stewardship, and building a life together on the land. From gathering around meals raised on our own property to watching multiple generations work side-by-side, ranch life has become one of the deepest blessings our family has experienced.
What Makes Our Pasture-Raised Chickens Different?
At Riverview Ranch, our chickens are raised differently from the very beginning. Moved daily onto fresh pasture and fed non-GMO feed from a local mill, these birds experience sunshine, open air, grasses, and insects as part of their daily life. Here’s why we believe pasture-raised chicken truly tastes different—and why the process matters to us.
The Story of “Bad Pig”
Not every part of ranch life is peaceful and picturesque. Sometimes it involves escaped pigs, broken fences, and a pig named “Bad Pig” leading the entire herd into trouble. This is the true story of one very stubborn pig—and the lessons he taught us about patience, problem-solving, and ranch life.
From Chickens to Sheep — How Riverview Ranch Grew Naturally
Riverview Ranch didn’t begin with a grand business plan—it grew one step at a time. What started with a few chickens and a rooster accidentally named Betty White slowly evolved into sheep, pigs, pasture-raised meat birds, and a deeper connection to the land. This is the story of how the ranch naturally grew alongside our family and lifestyle.
Why We Started Riverview Ranch
What started as a desire to provide better food for our own family slowly became something more. Over the past year, Riverview Ranch has grown from a simple experiment with chickens and livestock into a meaningful part of our family’s life and livelihood. Along the way, we discovered not only how much we loved the food we were raising, but also how deeply rewarding it was to share it with others.