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Farm Feature: Justice Homestead
April 11, 2025
The Justice Homestead is a pastured poultry farm nestled in a small, picturesque village in Vermont. Tyler’s homestead is the largest semi-commercial farm in the area, making him a vital part of his local community.
We visited the homestead in October 2024 to learn more about his family, his business, and to get a firsthand look at life on the farm.
Tyler’s focus is pasture raised chicken, with Cornish Cross being his chicken breed of choice. He favors these birds in particular for their hardiness and suitability for pasture-based systems. His dedication to raising high-quality pastured poultry has earned him a good reputation among his peers and customers alike.
Raising livestock on pasture is time-intensive, labor-heavy, and exhausting—but Tyler wouldn’t have it any other way. Fortunately, Tyler has four small farmhands that are always eager to pitch in.
If you spot Tyler out in the field, then it's likely you'll see him trailed by a few happy kids. His wife, who works full-time in the medical field, is also a key player in day-to-day farm operations whenever she’s able to lend a hand.
Every spring, the family transitions their poultry from the barn to pasture. To keep the birds safe from predators, Tyler uses custom-built chicken tractors. These mobile coops provide the chickens with access to grass, sunshine, and a variety of fresh bugs.
These tractors are essential to protect his flock from losses. In Tyler's remote area of Vermont, the threat of coyotes, foxes, and even bears are a constant concern. Predator management is always at the forefront of his mind, and Tyler is always coming up with creative solutions to keep his flock safe.
While it would be less work to allow his chickens to live exclusively in the barn, Tyler is committed to farming pasture raised poultry. This extra effort not only improves the chickens’ quality of life, but also results in more nutrient-dense, flavorful meat.
And for Tyler, this is non-negotiable. His farming practices are regenerative for the land and result in a product he’s proud to put on the table—for his community and his own family.
At just 31 years old, Tyler is already an accomplished farmer. He’s also a bit of an anomaly in the farming industry.
While many farms are multi-generational operations that have been passed down for decades, Tyler’s homestead is a first-generation farm. Without the safety net of an established family business or generational knowledge to lean on, Tyler has managed to carve out his own path in an inherently risky field.
Partnering with Myers Poultry has been a game-changer for Justice Homestead. By sourcing high-quality day-old chicks from Myers Poultry, Tyler has been able to streamline operations and scale his farm in ways that weren’t previously possible.
Efficiency and reliability are critical to his continued success. Working with a trusted chick hatchery like Myers Poultry allows him to focus on growth—without sacrificing the high standards he’s set for himself.
Looking ahead, Tyler hopes to one day pass the Justice Homestead on to his four young children. Even at their young age, they have already taken an active interest in the day-to-day operations of the farm.
If you'd like to see Tyler and his family in action, you can follow them on Instagram or Facebook for farm updates straight from the field.
While Tyler may be a first-generation farmer, it’s clear this is only the beginning. We imagine this is just the start of a long-standing family run business that will be around for decades to come.
If you partner with Myers Poultry and would like your farm or homestead to be featured in a future blog, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at marketing@myerspoultry.com to get started.
We visited the homestead in October 2024 to learn more about his family, his business, and to get a firsthand look at life on the farm.
Cornish Cross Chickens Are the Heart of the Homestead
Tyler’s focus is pasture raised chicken, with Cornish Cross being his chicken breed of choice. He favors these birds in particular for their hardiness and suitability for pasture-based systems. His dedication to raising high-quality pastured poultry has earned him a good reputation among his peers and customers alike.If you spot Tyler out in the field, then it's likely you'll see him trailed by a few happy kids. His wife, who works full-time in the medical field, is also a key player in day-to-day farm operations whenever she’s able to lend a hand.
Every spring, the family transitions their poultry from the barn to pasture. To keep the birds safe from predators, Tyler uses custom-built chicken tractors. These mobile coops provide the chickens with access to grass, sunshine, and a variety of fresh bugs.
These tractors are essential to protect his flock from losses. In Tyler's remote area of Vermont, the threat of coyotes, foxes, and even bears are a constant concern. Predator management is always at the forefront of his mind, and Tyler is always coming up with creative solutions to keep his flock safe.
While it would be less work to allow his chickens to live exclusively in the barn, Tyler is committed to farming pasture raised poultry. This extra effort not only improves the chickens’ quality of life, but also results in more nutrient-dense, flavorful meat.
And for Tyler, this is non-negotiable. His farming practices are regenerative for the land and result in a product he’s proud to put on the table—for his community and his own family.
Tyler's Hopes for the Future
At just 31 years old, Tyler is already an accomplished farmer. He’s also a bit of an anomaly in the farming industry. While many farms are multi-generational operations that have been passed down for decades, Tyler’s homestead is a first-generation farm. Without the safety net of an established family business or generational knowledge to lean on, Tyler has managed to carve out his own path in an inherently risky field.
Partnering with Myers Poultry has been a game-changer for Justice Homestead. By sourcing high-quality day-old chicks from Myers Poultry, Tyler has been able to streamline operations and scale his farm in ways that weren’t previously possible.
Looking ahead, Tyler hopes to one day pass the Justice Homestead on to his four young children. Even at their young age, they have already taken an active interest in the day-to-day operations of the farm.
If you'd like to see Tyler and his family in action, you can follow them on Instagram or Facebook for farm updates straight from the field.
While Tyler may be a first-generation farmer, it’s clear this is only the beginning. We imagine this is just the start of a long-standing family run business that will be around for decades to come.
If you partner with Myers Poultry and would like your farm or homestead to be featured in a future blog, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at marketing@myerspoultry.com to get started.