American Ostrich Farms
Food and Beverage ManufacturingIdaho, United States11-50 Employees
American Ostrich Farms is a small- to mid-sized vertically integrated Ostrich meat producer based in Kuna, Idaho, operating within the food and beverage manufacturing sector. The company aims to raise awareness about the resource intensity of food production, helping consumers make informed, healthier choices for themselves and the planet. Its product is described as lean and flavorful, with a smaller environmental footprint than beef—roughly one-third the freshwater use, one-fiftieth the land use, and less than one-tenth the greenhouse gas emissions per pound produced. In 2024, the company collaborated with Pioneer Productions and the Viewpoint Project to produce video content about sustainable farming practices and the qualities of ostrich meat, with the work receiving a Telly Award. The organization operates in the ostrich meat niche of the broader meat and protein landscape, pursuing broader reach while maintaining a focus on sustainability and resource efficiency.