By: Amber J Reilly (Mar 4, 2009)
Da-Le ranch is an amazing place! I have had the pleasure of meeting Dave and Leslie on two different occasions, both of which are quite memorable. My first visit included a full tour of the farm, including meeting all their wonderful animals and the vermiculture area. Dave even gave me some eggs from his hens and turkeys, which he actually let me "pick" from the nests myself. On the second visit, I bought a pig, and it was delicious; every bit as good as Dave had promised! I have avoided eating meat and other animal products for quite some time, due to the inhumane treatment of animals in factory farming. I can now say with certainty, that at Da-Le Ranch this is not a concern! Dave and Leslie treat their animals extremely well, even practicing humane harvesting, which I was allowed to observe. Based on my observations, Da-Le Ranch is currently the only place I will purchase meat. Their sustainable farming approach is the quintessential example of "family owned and operated," and they have a remarkable ability to make you feel like part of the family in a single visit. My experience at Da-Le ranch is one I will never forget, and I will be a friend and a customer for a long time. I can't wait for my next visit to my new "family farm!"
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