Vande Rose Farms | 2146 Newport Avenue | Oskaloosa, IA 52577 | 866-522-4448
Balanced focus, 100 years in the making
The Van Gilst, De Bruin and Rozenboom families first came to America from Holland in the 1850s. They settled in Mahaska County, Iowa to work the fertile soil and raise their children on the rolling landscape. Having to leave their loved ones a world away, the three families formed a unique bond to make their American dream come true. Through hard work and a sharing attitude, the families' farms flourished. Now, five generations later, we are still woven together in friendship and farming. We are Vande Rose Farms. All of our families clearly see the wisdom in our ancestors banning together and can't imagine doing it any other way.
Premium Duroc Pork
For generations, we've maintained our commitment to the Duroc breed even as most pork producers turned to raising hybrids. We could have raised hybrid hogs cheaper and easier, but we would give up meat quality and flavor. The Duroc has stood for quality and flavor for 175 years and our fathers clearly understood this.
In 1999, we made a bold move and started marketing our pork directly to American consumers. Evidence showed that the quality of the pork and our wholesome farming practices represented a clear difference between Vande Rose Farms Premium Duroc Pork and commodity pork being widely marketed. Premium Duroc Pork was a hit with consumers!
Changes in Technology
Modern advances in pork production have created a number of headlines in recent years and consumers are rightly concerned about the negative impact certain practices have on the wellbeing of the animals, the environment and the people who work here and live nearby. At Vande Rose Farms, we've stood firmly against many of the temptations that drive the industry today. In sharp contrast, we are a sustainable farm that goes to great lengths to do things the right way, assuring the resources we have been given remain for generations to come.
Farm technology has changed over the last century, but not everything new is better. We use technology where it makes sense, but clearly avoid it when we think it is going to hurt the environment, our animals or alter the natural quality of our pork. Our hogs are housed in a comfortable setting to ensure good health and quality growth, but we won't create a situation where the quality of our life or the wellbeing of our animals is compromised. Our hogs receive a rich diet of natural grains grown right here on our land, with absolutely no added growth promotants or antibiotics.
Premium Hereford Beef
In the spring of 2006 we began raising Hereford cattle with similar care and attention to detail. In the fall of 2006 Vande Rose Farms started to deliver Premium Hereford Beef to our customers.
The Hereford delivers a quality of beef that was nearly lost in our modern society. It's an amazing product that fits well with our customers. Our goal is to responsibly produce the best tasting, all-natural Premium Hereford Beef available.
Today, our familys' farms continue to flourish because we maintain a balanced approach between responsible farming practices and delivering exceptional tasting beef and pork. As you get to know us and our products, we're certain you will agree.