Pleasant Ridge Farms

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Pleasant Ridge Farms

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Our Story

I grew up in the rural area of Kansas City. An avid animal lover even as a youngster. My parents encouraged this, and as a child I had a pony, dogs, and kittens. We had hogs and cows as well. One of my fondest memories as a child is getting to stay home from school and help with baby pigs born in the cold. We literally made a tent over an old propane oven, and my job was to tend to and warm those baby pigs.

As an adult with my own livestock, I have had chickens, ducks, and even calves in the house on occasion. This farming thing is in my blood; I am driven to do this, and it is sometimes hard to explain why I do what I do. I truly believe we should all know where our food comes from and seek out local sources whenever we can.

Pleasant Ridge Farms has also come to be all because of a barn. Seriously, I live in a barn. It was initially built in 1917. In the 1920s, it housed a Percheron Stallion that offered a live foal guarantee with a breeding fee of just $10.00; it was also known as a chicken farm in its day. The barn was converted to living quarters, and when I saw it, I fell in love.

The name Pleasant Ridge Farms dates back as early as 1932 from the history I have found on this old place. Pleasant Ridge Farms is a small and growing farm, focusing on growing delicious meat and produce sustainably.

My goal is also to raise animals with kindness and love, doing all I can to ensure they are happy, healthy, and have a life they were meant to have. Animals that are treated with respect and appreciation while they are here for all that they provide for myself and my farm families.

Head over to our products page to learn more or browse our available inventory in our online shop! We look forward to serving you and bringing you locally and sustainably raised products from our farm to your table.

What We Offer
Young brown calf with large ears and bright blue eyes, standing in a barn with straw on the ground. The image captures the calf's curious expression and soft fur, highlighting its role in farming and animal husbandry.
A vibrant rainbow arches over a lush green landscape, framed by tree branches and a bird feeder hanging from a hook. The scene captures the beauty of nature after a rainstorm, highlighting the rich foliage and serene rural setting.
A large group of fluffy yellow chicks gathered on wood shavings, with a water feeder in the center, in a warm indoor setting.
Colorful assortment of ripe tomatoes, including red, orange, and yellow varieties, along with white eggs and small cherry tomatoes, arranged in a yellow bowl on grass. Perfect for showcasing fresh produce and gardening harvests.
Woman sitting at a farmers market booth with fresh vegetables and flowers displayed, including zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers, alongside a pickup truck in the background.
Vibrant assortment of fresh vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, and peppers displayed in colorful bowls under natural sunlight. Perfect for healthy cooking and gardening inspiration.
Farm fresh produce display featuring a variety of vegetables including squash, peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes, alongside a white pumpkin and green apples. Decorative flowers in glass vases are also present, with a vintage milk sign in the background, creating a rustic farm market ambiance.
A black and white cow gently nuzzles its brown calf in a grassy field surrounded by trees, showcasing a tender moment between mother and offspring.
A white rooster with a red comb stands near a tree, surrounded by vintage garden decor, including stone pedestals and an old metal bed frame. The background features natural greenery, adding to the rustic ambiance.
Vibrant purple chrysanthemums in full bloom, showcasing dense clusters of flowers, set against a backdrop of gravel and other colorful plants. Ideal for garden enthusiasts and floral decoration.
Brown speckled chicken with a red comb standing on dirt, showcasing its natural habitat.
A brown calf standing in a pasture with a black cow in the background, showcasing rural farm life and livestock raising.