John’s Farm & Cattle Tracks Beef
Rating | |
Product offerings | Retail cuts, whole, half, quarter |
Website | johnsfarm.com |
Market area | Locally in OK, farm direct |
Location | Fairview, OK |
Specialty labels | Animal Welfare Approved, 100% grass fed |
Participated in Survey? | No |
Total Score | 650 |
This brand did not participate in Cornucopia’s survey. Also doing business under the name Gloss Mountain Beef Jerky, this farm is Animal Welfare Approved. Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pasture-raised beef sold under the Cattle Tracks Organic Beef brand from John’s Farm is available in a wide variety of familiar cuts, by the quarter, half or whole at the OSU/OKC Farmer’s Market, Green Acres Market in OKC, Hometown Bulk Foods in Fairview, and by delivery to Tulsa, Stillwater, Enid, Guthrie, Edmond, OKC and Moore/Norman. Beef is also available directly from the farm. For more information, visit JohnsFarm.com and contact Kris Gosney at [email protected] and 580-794-7767.
Cornucopia’s investigation found some information about this brand and associated farming practices, but was not able to confirm everything due to the brand owners not participating in our survey. If you are familiar with this brand we encourage you contact the brand owners and ask for them to participate in Cornucopia’s research.
This farm is certified by the Real Organic Project:
Criteria | Points | Comment |
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TOTAL (possible score is 1100) | 650 | 3-Steak |
Farms that participated in Cornucopia’s research providing full transparency receive the most points. Transparency and Disclosure | 50 | Did not participate; investigation found some information |
Family farms and farmer cooperatives that market their own beef receive the most points. Corporations that do not directly produce any beef receive the fewest points.
Ownership History | 75 | Appears to be farmstead, possibly diversified |
Beef sourced from a single operation receives the most points. Beef of unclear origins and/or with poor oversight receives the fewest points. Beef Supply | 75 | Likley single-farm/ranch source |
Farms that are 100% certified organic receive the most points, farms/brands that are split conventional and organic receive fewer points. Commitment to Organics | 75 | Appears committed to organic label, but did not participate, can't confirm |
This category is non-scoring and provided for information purposes. Organic Certifier | ODAFF | |
Animal Welfare Approved, Real Organic Project, and Biodynamic certifications receive the most bonus points. Producers are not penalized for not having additional certifications beyond organic.
Other Labels and Standards | 100 | Real Organic Project, Animal Welfare Approved |
100% grass-fed and finished or cattle finished with site-grown supplement receives the most points. Cattle finished exclusively in a feedlot receive the fewest points. Beef Finishing | 50 | Unknown if actually 100% grass fed (investigation shows some barley fed); AWA requires high welfare |
Points are awarded for quantity of time cattle are on pasture above and beyond what the USDA requires, and for the quality and care of the pasture. Pasture and Grazing Management | 75 | Rotational grazing management, appear to care for pastures |
Brands that closely monitor and manage for health of soil, native species, and water quality receive the most points. Environmental Stewardship | 0 | Unknown/cannot confirm |
Cattle finished on pasture or on feed that is grown on-farm or procured locally receive the most points. Feed of unknown origin, or known to be imported, receives the fewest points. Feed Sourcing | 75 | At least some feed produced on site, otherwise unknown |
Lower cull and death rates recieve more points. Cull and Death Rates | 0 | Unknown |
More points are given for greater frequency of contact and close management with cattle and closed herds. Oversight | 75 | Evidence of good oversight, unknown if closed herd |
Brands may receive extra credit for above and beyond transparency, or special practices not otherwise covered in the scorecard (see description for an explanation). Extra credit | 0 | None |