Bane Family Meats
Champaign County, Illinois
About Our Illinois Farm
We believe better farming leads to better food.
How we Raise our Animals
Our animals are raised on pasture with diets designed to support their health and well-being.
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Cattle & Lamb
Primarily fed grass and hay, with a small amount of grain for balanced nutrition.
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Pork & Poultry
Non-GMO grain supplemented with pasture access.
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Farm Practices
We do not use antibiotics, pesticides, or GMO feeds.
Our approach supports animal health and humane treatment, soil health and sustainability, and nutrient-dense food for your family.
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Meet the Bane Family
Bane Family Meats is built on decades of experience, care and commitment to doing things the right way.
David Bane grew up in central Illinois on a diversified livestock and grain farm, where he learned early about great food and responsible farming. After earning doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Minnesota, he built a career as a veterinarian, University of Illinois professor, and swine industry consultant—before ultimately returning to his roots in farming.
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Today, David and his wife Susan raise their family and farm in southeastern Champaign County. For the past two decades, they have been committed to using their land to produce high-quality meat, poultry, and eggs for their family and their local community.
Their farm continues to evolve, but their focus remains the same: raising animals with care and producing food you can trust. Everything is pasture-raised and produced without antibiotics, pesticides, hormones, synthetic additives, or GMO feeds.
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When you buy from Bane Family Meats, you're not just purchasing food; you're supporting a family farm and local food system.