Organic beef venture fuses farm heritage with Santa Gertrudis stock
Gene and Linda Moose run Chapel-Ridge Meat and Mercantile near Gettysburg, selling organic beef and all natural products from an all Santa Gertrudis herd. They opened in August, invested about $250,000, and partner with local processors to deliver USDA inspected, low-sodium, low-fat beef and canned chunks to consumers. The business emphasizes sustainable farming, humane care, and a niche market for organics, aiming a grand opening soon.