The free range chicken farming industry in Louisiana is a thriving and diverse marketplace. Farms like Mahaffey Farms, Herbsaint, and Credo Farms provide local, sustainably raised poultry to consumers prioritizing animal welfare and quality over mass-produced alternatives. This industry is marked by deep respect for the environment and local community, as farms often use regenerative farming techniques to preserve the land. As awareness and concern about mass-produced poultry conditions grow, the free range chicken farming industry in Louisiana will continue to blossom, providing a greater variety of options for discerning consumers.


Top 21 free range chicken farms in Louisiana

1. Mahaffey Farms

Mahaffey Farms is a regenerative family farm that serves the Shreveport/Bossier Metro area and all of North Louisiana by offering high-quality and locally-raised pastured meats like pork, chicken, and beef, along with eggs. The farm promotes better local food systems and is committed to cultivating the 318.


2. Herbsaint

Herbsaint Bar and Restaurant is a flagship company of Link Restaurant Group, established in 2000. It offers a contemporary, seasonal French-Southern cuisine with elements of rustic Italian cooking. The company is committed to fostering long-term relationships with local farmers and fishermen, and serving sustainably-sourced seafood and meats.


3. Credo Farms

  • Website: credofarms.com
  • Headquarters: Amite, Louisiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Louisiana is known for having warm weather year round and the occasional mild winter. Credo Farms is a local regenerative farm located in Covington and have buying clubs surrounding Amite to New Orleans. We usually enjoy a break from the heat and relish the opportunity to enjoy the natural comfort of the cool winter season.


4. Acadian Gourmet Foods

Baker Farms, also known as Acadian Gourmet Foods, Inc., is located in Gueydan, Louisiana. Roy Baker, Sr., a fourth generation farmer in southwest Louisiana, began farming rice in 1975. His decades of farming experience have taught him the hard work it takes to grow a quality product. This quality work ethic is what allowed he and his wife Beverly to purchase Acadian Gourment Foods, Inc. in 2012. Since then, their Gourmet Popcorn Rice has been grown on Baker Farms property near where Roys family originally settled in the 1800s. Support Louisiana farmers and products and enjoy the tastier side of life! Roy Baker, Sr., a fourth generation farmer in southwest Louisiana, began farming rice in 1975. His decades of farming experience have taught him the hard work it takes to grow a quality product....


5. Ruston Farmers Market

Ruston Farmers Market is a program of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, North Louisiana Farm Fresh. Its mission is to provide direct producer to consumer sales opportunities, support the development of a local food network, and conduct educational outreach of sustainable agriculture, health, and nutrition throughout North Louisiana. In 2018, our vendors reaped almost $234,000 in total sales, with over $2,500 of that total in SNAP sales. That's money that stays in our community, which keeps our community thriving. Please help us sustain the market and grow new programs by making a tax-deductible donation through our secure PayPal Donate button below.


6. Oak Alley Farms

Oak Alley Farms is a wholesale division of a company specializing in manufacturing fine quality popcorn, nut and confectionery products. They offer a wide range of products suitable for various occasions like everyday use, Halloween, and Christmas.


7. T. Moise Farms

T. Moise Farms is a farm-to-table meat producer offering pasture raised pork, eggs, poultry, Angus beef, Berkshire boudin, raw or natural honey, and sausage.


8. Cajun Creole Products Inc

Cajun Creole Products specializes in selling hot peanuts, peanut roasters, concession equipment, and other nuts to build a solid business. Contact them at +1(800) 946-8688 or email at info@cajuncreole.com


9. Red Star Chinese

  • Website: redstarnola.com
  • Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Order Chinese online from Red Star Chinese - New Orleans in New Orleans, LA for delivery and takeout. Browse our menu and easily choose and modify your selection.


10. GrayWalk Farms

GrayWalk Farms isn't your traditional farm. All of our produce is grown hydroponically in environmentally controlled greenhouses. We are able to produce tomatoes, lettuce and herbs throughout the year because we can control the temperature and humidity in the growing environment with heaters in the cold weather and chillers during those hot Louisiana days. Our fan system keeps the hot or cool air circulated. Environmentally controlled agriculture allows us to control the soil, water, nutrients and reduces the potential for pests, which yields superior crops that looks good and taste even better.


11. James Farms

James Farms is a company that operates in the Farming industry. It employs 1-5 people and has $0M-$1M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Ville Platte, Louisiana.


12. Magic Seasoning Blends, LLC

Magic Seasoning Blends is a company that offers delicious sauces that enhance natural flavors in meats, poultry, seafood, and more. They provide versatile, all-natural, and kosher blends for all types of recipes, including desserts. Their products are flavorful, with zero salt or artificial sugars.


13. Exhibition Poultry Magazine

Exhibition Poultry Magazine is a free online publication* dedicated to promoting all APA and ABA approved breeds of poultry


14. TSI Poultry

TSI Poultry is a company based out of SHREVEPORT, LA, United States.


15. Bocage Supermarket Inc

We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Our goal is simply to achieve superior customer satisfaction. Calvin's Bocage Market is family owned and operated, and we're proud to have been providing quality products and customer based services in Baton Rouge since 1996. Visit our store and experience the friendliness and helpfulness of our employees and you'll be certain to visit again. Our mission is to provide the very best produce, meats, deli items, fruits, seasonal items, liquor, and standard food items for the great folks in the Baton Rouge area.


16. Corner Seafood and Wings

Corner Seafood and Wings is a company that operates in the Restaurants industry. It employs 6-10 people and has $0M-$1M of revenue. The company is headquartered in Youngsville, Louisiana.


17. Paul's Farm &a; Garden Supply

We are a family owned and operated store with many years of experience between us, serving your feed and farm needs for over 20 years. Paul's has always been a big part of sponsoring local rodeo events, trying to keep rodeo alive and well in the area. We proudly support local 4-H with their projects. Paul's carries a wide variety of products including all types of hay, fencing supplies and fence posts of all types, gates and panels, all types of livestock and pet feed, bulk cattle feed, bulk deer corn, lawn and garden supplies, saddle and tack, and vet supplies. We also have a great selection of seed for lawn, pasture or wildlife, ammunition, tools and vegetable plants and seeds. Our warehouse is stocked with over 200 types of feed. Stop by and see all we have to offer! We are only 2 miles from interstate 20 and interstate 220 so you can enjoy convenient easy access to our store. We are open weekdays 8:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am - 1:00pm for your convenience. Don't forget to ""Like"" us on Facebook! Around the Store


18. Billeaud's

  • Website: billeauds.com
  • Headquarters: Broussard, Louisiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

Don't Boo-Day, Eat Boudin! Visit Billeaud's Meats and Grocery in Broussard, LA for the best hot boundin, fresh cracklin as well as specialty meats and items.


19. Munivestor

  • Website: munivestor.com
  • Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Founded: 2012
  • Headcount: 1-10
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Munivestor is a financial software company that serves the municipal bond industry. The municipal bond industry has grown significantly over the past 30 years but the technology to support the industry has been insufficient. It has a singular focus on building products that transform the nature of the municipal bond market. Munivestor Tracker is its first product. The software monitors databases and the Internet for events to help protect investors from losses. Tracker is primarily designed for retail financial advisers and community banks. Existing solutions are too expensive for the small investor segment but they need information now more than ever. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.


20. Field of Blessings Farm

We believe that it is our responsibility to be good stewards of Gods creation. At Field of Blessings Farm it is our mission to ensure that we steward our land and animals in such a way that our farming practices protect and benefit our animals, our environment, and our community in a concerted effort to ensure a more sustainable future. Please click on the QDP Logo for more information about the Langston University Dairy Goat Certification Program. We are members of the ADGA PLUS Performance Programs. We participate in DHIA and this year (2019) the ADGA will be in our area and our herd will be participating in Linear Appraisal. We also participate in DNA testing of our bucks. Please click on the ADGA Plus Logo for more information regarding ADGA Plus Program. We are proud to be members of the American Goat Society. Please click on the American Goat Society Logo for more information regarding AGS. We are excited and proud to notify 4H, FFA, and JLGA Families that we participate in the Louisiana Bred Program through our membership in the LMGA. Please click on the LMGA Logo for more information regarding Louisiana Bred requirements for students interested in showing Nigerian Dwarf Goats with 4H and JLGA. Please click on the Livestock Conservancy Logo for more information.


21. Marans Club

  • Website: themaransclub.com
  • Headquarters: Deridder, Louisiana, United States
  • Headcount: 1-10

The Marans Club was founded in 2018 as a beacon of education, fellowship, and promotion for the breed in its full integrity. We advocate for breeding to the standard, dark eggs, showing, and utility purposes. Today we are one of the fastest growing non-profit breed clubs in the US. The Marans were coined the perfect farm hen by the French. They serve any purpose you could possibly want in a chicken; companionship, beauty, uniqueness, eggs, meat, and good competition at shows. We love this breed and we think you will too! As a club we have members all around the world, and host meets at various poultry shows around the Nation. Meets are the perfect place to find fellowship with other breeders, share stock and learn. For a list of upcoming meets, click this button:


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