A back to the land movement has started as an alternative to factory farmed meat that has a positive impact on the chickens, the land, and the people. Across the country and around the world, chickens are being moved out of the barns and onto fresh pasture. Chickens who live their lives moving across well-managed pasture have a more diverse diet, plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and a whole lot more room to move around.

A back to the land movement has started as an alternative to factory farmed meat that has a positive impact on the chickens, the land, and the people. Across the country and around the world, chickens are being moved out of the barns and onto fresh pasture. Chickens who live their lives moving across well-managed pasture have a more diverse diet, plenty of fresh air and sunshine, and a whole lot more room to move around.

These images represent those who made a choice to raise food responsibly to provide a better way of living for others.

Out of this movement came the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association. APPPA is an organization built by pasture-based farmers to help other pastured poultry farmers. APPPA members cherish transparency, collaboration, and innovation in the pastured-poultry space. While the mission of each member of the organization is the same, there are as many stories to tell as there are members.

These portraits aim to help the average consumer know their food by highlighting the stories of the people actually producing it. The commitment of Farm Marketing Solutions is to inspire and encourage the next generation of farmers to join the movement and help create a more resilient food system.