Grass Roots Farmers Cooperative is a co-op working with over 40 small farms spanning from the rangeland of Oregon to the Ozark Highlands Ecoregion of Arkansas to river-laced Mississippi. By economically empowering these farmers, Grass Roots has resisted mid-20th-century thinking and chosen to step away from industrial, chemical, and pesticide-based agriculture in favor of regenerative practices that heal the land. Since its founding, the cooperative has been supported by Heifer USA, the U.S. program of global development organization Heifer International, and an accredited Savory Global Network Hub. The mission of Grass Roots is to create a platform that allows small farmers to thrive while providing consumers with a trusted source of healthy, delicious, and sustainably raised meat products. Through transparency and accountability, Grass Roots ensures its members adhere to strict animal welfare and environmental standards. By working together, the farmers can access resources, knowledge, and markets that would otherwise be unreachable.