In 1997, Jude's first organic certified crops were grown and sold in the U. S. organic marketplace. Two years later, the first breeding stock was obtained, and USDA certified organic pigs were soon being raised on the farm in Iowa. A small beginning with six sows led to finding markets in a few West Coast restaurants then ahead of their time with the serving of certified organic pork.

In the twenty-first century, the Becker farm now has multiple employees and using organic feeds and straw coupled with pasture raising produces "many" pigs each year from traditional Chester White and Berkshire breeds.

Our goal is to maximize the morality of our process. Morality is kind of tongue-in-cheek, but it's the best word-our goal is to improve the health and wellness of our animals, staff and the environment. Those who share in our philosophy of artisan agriculture will be provided with truly nutritious food.  This extends our effort of health giving to our customers.

One of Becker Lane Organic Farm’s founding principles is the practice of good animal welfare. It therefore follows that pigs raised for organic meat must have access to the outside world and able to participate in their natural behaviors such as nesting. Our pigs only eat organic feed grown on the farm. We believe our products are good for nature, good for animal welfare, good for the economy and ultimately better tasting and safe to eat for the consumer.