Former Yankees coach Dana Cavalea leads a farm to promote healthier meat options
- Dana Cavalea and his wife Lauren founded Freedom Farms in upstate New York, focusing on producing clean, nutritious foods.
- Their farm specializes in grass-fed, prime beef and responds to a growing demand for healthier food options.
- The couple credits their health improvements to dietary changes and encourages consumers to choose quality over mass production.
In the United States, Dana Cavalea, a former strength and conditioning coach for the New York Yankees, and his wife, Lauren, founded Freedom Farms on their sprawling 180-acre property in upstate New York. Initially uncovered during a vacation in 2020, the couple purchased the farm, which focuses on raising chickens, pigs, and cattle. Their mission is to produce cleaner, more nutritious foods, emphasizing grass-fed, prime beef without added hormones. Since their creation, the business has gained traction, especially with the rising interest in the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) movement, which aims at promoting awareness of food quality and addressing chronic health issues. The increasing awareness around processed foods has led numerous consumers to seek out healthier alternatives, with Freedom Farms citing a growing number of inquiries from parents wanting to know the origins of their food. The Cavaleas attribute their personal health improvements to the changes they made in their diet after starting to eat farm-raised foods. Dana Cavalea expressed that his previous experience with the Yankees team highlighted the importance of nutrition and inspired their current venture. Their farm not only aims to supply high-quality meat products but also acts as a response to the widespread health issues facing many Americans. As they navigate their farming journey, they have seen firsthand the demand for farm-fresh, nutritious options and the resolve of American families to prioritize health over mass production.