Walden Farm Share Plans

Right here on the East Coast, from small-scale, independent farms in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia. These aren’t faceless industrial operations churning out meat by the ton. They’re family farms—real people working the land with care, raising animals the way nature intended.

The common thread? Regenerative practices. These farms prioritize healthy soil, open pastures, and ethical animal care. No crowded feedlots, no shortcuts, no cutting corners—just farming done right.

When you become a Walden member, you’re getting more than just incredible meat. You’re getting the pride of these farmers—their craft, their commitment, their way of life—delivered directly to your door. It’s a connection to the land, to your food, and to a better food system.

This is meat you can feel good about, every step of the way.

It all starts with how our animals are raised. When you choose Walden meat, you’re getting food that’s not only rich in flavor but also packed with nutrients—and without the baggage of factory farming.

Take our 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef as an example:

• More Omega-3s: Studies show that grass-fed beef contains significantly higher levels of heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed beef. These are the same “good fats” found in foods like salmon and walnuts. (Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35267281/)
• Higher in CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid): Grass-fed beef has up to five times more CLA, a healthy fat linked to reduced inflammation and improved immune function. (Source: https://www.stonebarnscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Grassfed_Full_v2.pdf)
• More Vitamins: Grass-fed beef is naturally richer in Vitamin E and beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), both powerful antioxidants that help combat free radicals and support your immune system.

We test our meat with an independent food science lab called Edacious, which confirms the nutrient density of our meat over USDA benchmarks. Our data for all Walden proteins is published here.
But it’s not just about the beef. Across the board, our meat is better for your health because it’s raised the way nature intended:

• No Animal Byproducts: Our animals are fed diets that are natural, clean, and wholesome—never animal byproducts. Industrial farms might cut corners by feeding animals ground-up waste from other animals, like blood and bone meal. Not here. Our livestock eat the way nature intended.
• No Antibiotics or Hormones: Industrial meat is often pumped full of antibiotics and growth hormones to make animals grow faster in stressful, unsanitary conditions. Not here. Our animals are pasture-raised and never treated with antibiotics or hormones, which means you’re not ingesting those, either.

And here’s the kicker: When animals are raised on grass, in open pastures, without shortcuts or chemical crutches, they’re healthier—and that health translates directly to you. With Walden, you’re not just feeding yourself or your family; you’re nourishing them with clean, nutrient-dense, responsibly raised food.

It’s better for the land, better for the animals, and better for you. That’s the Walden difference.

Absolutely, yes! We work with members every day to help accommodate a variety of allergies and dietary restrictions—from gluten sensitivities to histamine intolerance and beyond. If there’s something you need, just let us know. We’re here to help you enjoy better meat with peace of mind.

Many of our members join Walden specifically for health reasons, whether it’s eliminating processed foods, seeking clean, nutrient-dense options, or avoiding triggers for specific allergies. While we’re not registered dietitians, our Member Experience Team is happy to help customize your plan to suit your needs—or simply chat through your concerns and find the best fit for your situation. Just shoot us an email at members@waldenlocalmeat.com and we’ll take it from there.

Eating better isn’t just about what’s on your plate; it’s about feeling good, too. We’re honored to be part of that journey. Let us know how we can help!

Or, to put it another way: How do you know what I actually want to eat?

We start by building your plan around you. When you join Walden, you tell us what works for your household—how much meat you’d like, which proteins you prefer (beef, pork, chicken, or all of the above), and if you’d like to add on items like sausage, bacon, or eggs. Prefer not to see certain cuts? No problem. We’re happy to exclude anything that’s not your style.

But it doesn’t stop there. Life changes, seasons change, and so can your plan. Whether you’re grilling more in the summer, stocking up for a big family holiday, or just rethinking how much ground beef you really need in the freezer, you can adjust your plan anytime. Have questions or want to fine-tune? Email us at members@waldenlocalmeat.com—we’re happy to help.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all box. It’s better meat, built to fit your life.

Not exactly—and we think that’s a good thing. Here’s why:

We go beyond organic in many ways. While organic certification might sound like the gold standard, it’s often out of reach for small-scale farmers. The certification process is expensive, time-consuming, and has been co-opted by factory farming giants who bend the rules to slap an organic label on products that don’t align with the spirit of sustainable farming.

At Walden, we trust our farmers to use common-sense practices to care for their animals and the land—because they’ve been doing it for generations. They pledge not to use pesticides, herbicides, or antibiotics. They embrace rotational grazing, nurture healthy soil, and raise animals as nature intended. And we don’t just take their word for it. We regularly audit our farms to ensure they’re upholding the Walden Way—our own set of rigorous standards that prioritize animal welfare, environmental health, and superior meat quality.

Here’s the kicker: Much of the organic beef you see in grocery stores still comes from cows raised in feedlots, eating organic corn or grain. While that might meet the USDA’s requirements, it’s not even close to what we’d call natural or healthy. Cows are grazers, plain and simple. Grain—organic or not—throws their digestive systems out of whack and produces meat that’s lower in nutrients and packed with unhealthy fats.

Walden beef? It’s 100% grass-fed and finished. No corn, no soy, no grain of any kind—ever. The result is better meat: higher in Omega-3s, lower in saturated fat, and loaded with flavor that factory farms just can’t touch.

So no, we’re not “organic.” We’re something better. It’s farming done right.

Yes—and it’s every bit as exceptional as our meat.

Our seafood is 100% wild-caught, sourced straight from the cold, clean waters of the Atlantic. From haddock to swordfish, hake, skate, monkfish, black sea bass, pollock, and more, we bring you a variety of fresh, sustainably harvested options that change with the seasons.

But here’s what makes our seafood truly stand out: transparency. We don’t just know where it came from—we know who caught it, when it was caught, and even which boat brought it into port. That’s because we work directly with local fishermen who share our commitment to sustainability and traceability. No mystery fillets. No farm-raised substitutes. Just honest, traceable seafood that connects you directly to the waters and communities that made it possible.
Is you choose a Curated plan, you can add seafood as part of the sign-up process. If you choose a Build Your Own plan, you can add a rotating fish of the month to your plan. In both plans, once you complete sign-up, have access to other seasonal fish and shellfish, which we don’t make available for subscription (due to limited supply).

So yes, we offer seafood—but not just any seafood. This is better seafood, responsibly harvested and locally sourced, brought to you with the same care and trust you expect from Walden.

Absolutely! Your plan is built around your preferences, so you’re always in control. Here’s how it works:

You decide which proteins you’d like to receive—beef, pork, chicken, lamb (+$15), seafood (+$10)—and we’ll pack your delivery with a rotating selection of cuts that match your preferences. You can also pick every cut with our Build Your Own option, so your plan works for your household’s tastes and needs.

And here’s the best part: You can update your preferences, delivery weight, or protein selections anytime through your preferences page. Whether you’re feeding a growing family, adjusting for seasonal recipes, or just want more (or less) of something, it’s easy to make your plan fit your life.

At Walden, our way is your way.

Our meat delivery service is simple: Choose from a variety of plan sizes and types—like grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, or organic chicken—and we’ll deliver it directly to your door each month. Everything is hand-selected and curated to your preferences, with no waste and no factory-farming shortcuts. It’s better meat, delivered responsibly.

Life happens, and we get it. That’s why we make it easy to adjust your membership whenever you need to.

You can skip a month anytime by selecting the “Skip” or “Makeup Day” option on your member page—just make sure to do so before your delivery has been packed (we’ll send you a few email reminders ahead of time!). Heading out of town or need a longer break? No problem. Just email us at members@waldenlocalmeat.com, and we’ll put your deliveries on hold until you’re ready to dive back in.

If you’re looking for a more flexible delivery schedule, we also offer every-other-month or every-third-month deliveries. It’s a great way to keep enjoying better meat at a pace that works for your household.

Want to cancel altogether? We’ll be sad to see you go, but our Member Experience Team is here to help. Just give us a call or email us, and we’ll take care of it. And if you decide to come back, you can restart anytime without having to re-enter your details.

You’re in control. Better meat, no strings attached.