About Pawnee Pride – 100% Pasture-Raised Nebraska Meats

Nestled in Nebraska’s Native Tallgrass Country

Pawnee Pride Meats sits in the rolling hills of Southeastern Nebraska along Turkey Creek in North Central Pawnee County. Our ranch is surrounded by diverse grasslands filled with perennial, native grasses and forbs.

Why Native Prairie Matters

Our management system is designed to build healthy land, clean water, and thriving tallgrass prairie wildlife. Deep-rooted native prairies support richer soils, healthier animals, and more nutrient-dense forage. Those nutrients ultimately transfer into the meat you bring home.

How Pawnee Pride Began

Pawnee Pride Meats was founded by Paul, Cyndie, Hans, Chris, and Karl Rohrbaugh in 1990, about ten years into our family’s farming journey. What began as a diversified farm with multiple crops and livestock evolved as the second generation joined in—bringing a shared passion for great food, grazing animals, and a sustainable, beyond-organic approach.

Our Philosophy: Sustainable, Regenerative, and Family-Driven

Transforming a conventional farm into a direct-to-consumer food enterprise took decades—30+ years of land stewardship, a three-generation heritage in the meat business, public service, and a commitment to producing clean, nutritious food while improving the land with every decision.

Recognition and Awards

We’re honored to have received:

• Pioneer Award – Center for Rural Affairs
• Outstanding Grassland Management Award – Nemaha NRD
• Lifetime Stewardship Award – Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society

These acknowledgments affirm our direction—but they also inspire us to keep raising the bar for our land, animals, and customers.

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Have questions about our practices or products? We’d love to hear from you.