At Royal Family Farming, stewardship has always been a core principle. It shapes the way we care for the land, treat our animals, and provide for people like you. When we expended our vision and integrated Royal Pack into our beef program, the same principals were applied. We focused on adding depth to our purpose by providing responsibly raised beef and harvesting it in a facility that reflects the dignity we believe the animals in our care deserve.
The work that Temple Grandin has dedicated her life to resonates with our mission to care and provide, simultaneously.
“I think using animals for food is an ethical thing to do, but we've got to do it right. We've got to give those animals a decent life and we've got to give them a painless death. We owe the animal respect.” (1)
Dr. Grandin’s words echo our values. She didn’t just advocate for better systems–she redefined what animal care could look like, from the farm to the processing plant. Her esteemed career is rooted in her love for animals and revolutionized the industry, allowing compassion and science to coexist.
Her deeply personal connection to animals motivated her to harness a tender, vulnerable relationship and the result was valuable experience applied to an education that was hard-earned. Temple, born with autism and unable to talk until she was three years old, has become a leading expert on animal behaviors and autism and her experience as an inventor has resulted in half of the cattle facilities in the United States integrating her designs.
“Grandin possessed an awareness that intense fear, born of a hypersensitivity to sound and touch, is common both to autistic people and to animals, and she devoted her life to devising systems to alleviate the anxiety of both groups.” (2)
We are proud to support Dr. Grandin's legacy on our regenerative farm in the methods we use to maintain our systems, train our employees, and carry out our day-to-day work. It is not enough for us to simply follow humane practices, we want to lead with empathy, just as she has modeled.
When you purchase Royal Family Farming Beef, you are able to scan the QR Code on the packaging and will then be directed to FarmTracer.com. A hub where amazing, innovative technology opens the door to the consumer, allowing you to connect with where your food is sourced. This transparency ensures that care has been at the forefront throughout the entire life of that specific animal.
Ultimately, our role extends beyond the time our animals spend at Royal Pack, our responsibility is to honor the entire life of the animals in our care–from leaf to beef.
If you’re interested in a close up view on what goes on at Royal Pack or other facets of our farm, we would love for you to check out our YouTube Channel where we regularly post so you can have access to more transparency in your home.
