Sustainable & Regenerative Agriculture • Clio, MI
"Good things take time. Our animals live the way nature intended — and you can taste the difference."
Our Story
Morning Star Pastures is a family farm nestled in the rolling countryside of Clio, Michigan. We believe that the best food comes from animals that live well — with space to roam, clean pasture underfoot, and time to grow at a natural pace.
We raise pasture pigs and heritage-breed meat birds with an unwavering focus on quality over quantity. Our products take longer to reach your table than what you'd find at a grocery store — but one taste will tell you exactly why we think that's worth it.
Every animal on our farm is raised on regenerative pasture, contributing to healthier soil, cleaner water, and a farm that grows more resilient each season.
What We Raise
Two products. Both raised right. Both worth every extra day it takes to get them to your table.
Our heritage pigs spend their days rooting in open pasture, foraging, and doing what pigs love to do. Slow-grown for richer flavor and exceptional marbling — a far cry from conventional pork. Available whole, half, or by cut.
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Our pasture-raised broilers and meat birds live outside on fresh grass, moved regularly to new ground. The result is deep, old-fashioned chicken flavor with firm, satisfying texture that slow cooking was made for.
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"Regenerative agriculture isn't just a buzzword here — it's the reason we get up every morning. Healthy land grows healthy animals. Healthy animals produce exceptional food."
Rotational grazing and managed pastures rebuild soil organic matter, sequester carbon, and improve water retention year after year.
Low stress, ample space, and natural behaviors aren't extras — they're the foundation of everything we do. Happy animals taste better.
Our products take longer to get to market. We won't apologize for that. Real flavor, real nutrition, and real quality cannot be rushed.
We're your neighbors in Clio, MI. We want to feed families we know with food we're genuinely proud of.
Worth the Wait
In a world of fast food and overnight shipping, we swim upstream on purpose. Our pigs and birds grow at a pace their bodies were designed for — not one that maximizes our profit margin.
That extra time on pasture means more developed muscle tissue, better fat distribution, richer flavor compounds, and more of the nutrients your family deserves.
Animals raised on rotating pastures with no growth accelerants — ever.
Processed at Michigan-licensed facilities close to home for freshness and transparency.
No middle-man, no grocery store markup. Straight from our farm to your freezer.
One meal and you'll understand why we take our time. The taste says it all.
Find Us
Clio, Michigan
We serve customers throughout Genesee County and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities. Farm pickup is available. Reach out to discuss delivery options in your area.
We operate on a pre-order basis. Our products sell out seasonally — reach out early to reserve your share of pork or poultry for the season.
The best way to reach us is through the contact form below or by email. We're a small family operation and respond as quickly as we can — usually within a day or two.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're looking to place an order, ask about availability, or just want to know more about how we raise our animals — drop us a message.
LocationClio, Michigan
EmailContact us using the form →
Response TimeWe aim to reply within 1–2 business days.
Pre-Orders WelcomeReserve your meat for upcoming harvest dates.
Common Questions
We're located in Clio, Michigan, in Genesee County. We sell direct to customers throughout Mid-Michigan and offer farm pickup.
We raise pasture pigs — available as whole hog, half hog, or individual cuts — and high-quality heritage meat birds available whole, fresh or frozen. All animals are pasture-raised with no added hormones.
We run on a pre-order basis. Use the contact form on this page or email us at samantha.mccarthy@morningstarpasturesmi.com. We recommend reaching out early — our products sell out seasonally.
Yes. We never use growth hormones or routine antibiotics. Our animals are slow-raised on open pasture using regenerative farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and long-term soil health.
Our animals grow at a natural pace on rotating pasture — no growth accelerants, ever. That extra time means more developed muscle, better fat marbling, richer flavor, and greater nutrition compared to conventionally raised meat. It's worth the wait.
We serve customers throughout Genesee County and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities. Farm pickup is always available. Contact us to discuss delivery options in your area.