08/15/2026
🌈🥚 Why Local Beats the Big Box When It Comes to Eggs
Did you catch the news this week? The FDA just upgraded a nationwide egg recall to its highest risk level — Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled over 1.5 million dozen eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination (FDA) . The outbreak has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations so far (FDA) . That's the reality of mass-produced, factory-farmed eggs traveling through long, opaque supply chains before they hit grocery shelves.
At Rainbow Farms, it's a different story. Our heirloom hens are raised in small flocks, right here locally — which means:
🐔 Full traceability — you know exactly which farm (ours!) your eggs came from, not a distribution network spanning six states
🥚 Freshness — eggs go from nest to market in days, not weeks
🌤️ Healthier living conditions — small flocks on pasture mean less crowding stress, a major factor in salmonella spread at industrial operations
🎨 Beautiful, naturally diverse colors — blues, greens, browns, and creams from our different heirloom breeds — because nature made variety, not a factory line
Buying local isn't just about supporting small farms (though we'd love that too 💛) — it's about knowing your food, start to finish.
Come see us at the farmers market this weekend! 🧺
