Pasture Raised Egg Nutrition | Marlboro Meadows Farm | Marlboro, NJ
Pasture raised hens roaming freely at Marlboro Meadows Farm, Marlboro NJ Free range chickens foraging at Marlboro Meadows Farm, New Jersey

Marlboro Meadows Farm · Marlboro, NJ · Est. 2020

Eggs Raised the Way We’d Feed Our Own Family

Pasture raised · Organically fed · Corn & soy free · Non-GMO · Year-round nutritional quality

How to Order Call or Text: (732) 607-4422
Non-GMO Antibiotic Free Corn & Soy Free Free Range Pasture Raised Organically Fed No Growth Hormones

Egg Nutrition

What’s Inside Every Egg We Produce

The nutritional difference between a factory egg and a pasture-raised, organically fed egg is significant — and measurable. Our feed program, built around certified organic flaxseed and alfalfa, is specifically designed to maximize what ends up in the egg your family eats.

The following values reflect peer-reviewed research on pasture-raised eggs from hens fed omega-3 enriching diets comparable to our program. Because we are not USDA certified, we do not make a certified label claim — but our feed practices are designed to meet or exceed these benchmarks.

6g
Protein
Per large egg — all 9 essential amino acids
2–3×
More Omega-3s
vs. conventional eggs — boosted by organic flaxseed
3×
More Vitamin E
vs. conventional eggs from caged hens
7×
More Vitamin D
From real sunlight and pasture access
High
Lutein & Zeaxanthin
From alfalfa — supports eye health
Rich
Vitamin A & K
Naturally elevated via organic alfalfa diet

Nutritional estimates based on published research on pasture-raised, omega-3 enriched eggs. Individual values may vary. Marlboro Meadows Farm is not USDA certified.

Our Feed Philosophy

The Feed Program Most Farms Skip

Most farms — even those labeled organic — stop at compliant feed. We went further. Our hens receive a carefully designed diet that includes two premium ingredients rarely used at this scale: certified organic flaxseed and certified organic alfalfa.

Flaxseed is one of the most concentrated plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids available. When hens eat it consistently, those fatty acids transfer directly into the egg yolk — supporting your heart, brain, and inflammatory response every time you eat one of our eggs.

Certified organic alfalfa is expensive. Most farms don’t use it. We consider it non-negotiable — particularly in winter, when hens can’t access fresh pasture and most farms quietly let nutritional quality decline.

Alfalfa Benefits

What Certified Organic Alfalfa Does for the Egg

  • Deeper yolk color from natural xanthophyll pigments — a visible sign of nutritional density
  • Higher vitamin A, vitamin K, and B vitamin content in every egg
  • Increased lutein and zeaxanthin — antioxidants that support eye health
  • Improved shell quality through better mineral utilization
  • More consistent egg production from high-quality plant protein
  • Improved fatty acid profile in the yolk
  • Digestive support for stable, year-round laying

From Chick to Layer

A Structured Feed Program From Day One

Nutritional quality in an egg starts long before a hen begins laying. Our hens are raised on a three-stage feeding program designed to build healthy birds that produce exceptional eggs. Below is the actual certified feed we use at each stage — tap any label to view full size.

Stage one

Organic Olive Oil Starter Feed

From day one, chicks receive an organic olive oil starter feed providing the full spectrum of nutrients needed for healthy early development and strong immune function.

Certified organic olive oil starter feed ingredient and nutrition label used at Marlboro Meadows Farm

Starter feed — certified organic ingredient & nutrition label

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Stage two

Organic Olive Oil Grower Feed

As hens mature, they transition to an organic olive oil grower feed that continues supporting strong bone development and immune system health through adulthood.

Certified organic olive oil grower feed ingredient and nutrition label used at Marlboro Meadows Farm

Grower feed — certified organic ingredient & nutrition label

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Stage three

Organic Layer Feed + Enhancements

Once laying begins, the diet shifts to certified organic layer feed enriched with flaxseed and alfalfa — directly maximizing the omega-3, vitamin, and antioxidant content of every egg laid.

Certified organic layer feed with flaxseed and alfalfa — ingredient and nutrition label from Marlboro Meadows Farm

Layer feed — certified organic ingredient & nutrition label

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Winter Nutrition Commitment

Our Eggs Don’t Get Worse in Winter

When pasture grasses disappear in the cold months, most farms accept lower nutritional quality as inevitable. We don’t. By feeding certified organic alfalfa year-round, we maintain the same nutrient-dense eggs in January that we produce in June.

This is a significant operational cost we absorb because we believe every egg — in every season — should meet the same standard.

Yan Chertok, owner of Marlboro Meadows Farm, holding one of the farm's pasture raised hens in Marlboro NJ

Our Farm, Our Standard

We Raise These Chickens for Our Own Family First

We maintain a larger flock because it allows us to share these high-quality, organically fed, nutrient-rich eggs with our local community in Marlboro, NJ.

Every dozen represents careful feeding, clean living conditions, and a commitment to producing eggs with exceptional nutrition and flavor — the same standard we hold ourselves to at our own table.

— Yan Chertok, Farm Owner · Marlboro Meadows Farm

Common Questions

Questions About Our Eggs & Nutrition

These are the questions we hear most often. The answers are honest and specific — not marketing copy.

Yes — and the difference is measurable. Research consistently shows that eggs from hens with pasture access and quality feed contain significantly more omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, vitamin E, and beta-carotene than conventional eggs. At Marlboro Meadows Farm, we go beyond pasture access by supplementing with certified organic flaxseed (for omega-3s) and certified organic alfalfa (for vitamins and antioxidants) year-round.

The short answer: it is effectively impossible to source truly clean corn or soy in the United States.

The U.S. is the world’s largest producer of genetically modified corn and soybeans. Over 90% of commercially grown corn and soy in the country is GMO. The problem isn’t just intentional use — it’s contamination. Cross-pollination between GMO and non-GMO crops, shared processing and transportation equipment, and commingled supply chains mean that even feed labeled “organic” or “non-GMO” regularly tests positive for GMO contamination. Multiple independent studies and testing organizations have documented this. Truly clean corn or soy at commercial scale is not reliably available.

Beyond contamination, corn and soy are both high in omega-6 fatty acids. When fed in large quantities, they push the egg’s omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in the wrong direction — which is directly linked to increased inflammatory markers in humans. Most commercial eggs have an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 20:1 or worse. Ideally, that ratio should be closer to 4:1. Removing corn and soy and replacing them with flaxseed and alfalfa is one of the most direct ways to correct it.

We eliminated corn and soy entirely and replaced them with certified organic flaxseed and certified organic alfalfa. It costs more. We consider it the baseline, not a premium.

The deep orange color in our yolks comes from natural xanthophyll pigments found in the certified organic alfalfa we feed. Darker yolks are a direct indicator of higher levels of lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin A, and antioxidants — all nutrients that support eye health, immune function, and cellular protection. A pale yellow yolk is a sign the hen didn’t have access to nutrient-rich greens or quality feed. Ours consistently don’t.
Yes. We include certified organic flaxseed in our hens’ diet specifically to elevate the omega-3 content of the eggs. Omega-3 fatty acids support heart health, brain function, and help moderate inflammation. This is a deliberate, consistent part of our feed program — not an occasional supplement or a claim based on seasonal pasture access alone.
This is one of the most important things we do differently. When fresh pasture disappears in winter, most farms see a real drop in egg nutritional quality — they just don’t advertise it. We maintain quality year-round by feeding certified organic alfalfa throughout the cold months. It costs more. We do it anyway because an egg should be an egg in December the same as it is in June.
We are not USDA certified organic. However, our hens are fed certified organic feed — including certified organic flaxseed and certified organic alfalfa. We do not use antibiotics, GMOs, growth hormones, corn, or soy. Our operation is small and local enough that certification has not been pursued, but our feed standards exceed what most certified farms require of their suppliers. You can view the actual feed labels on this page.
Our eggs are available for pickup directly from our farm at 350 Pleasant Valley Rd, Marlboro Township, NJ 07751. Call or text us at (732) 607-4422, visit our ordering page at marlboromeadowsfarm.com/egg-pickup-marlboro-nj/, or email info@marlboromeadowsfarm.com to ask about current availability.
We raise these chickens the same way we would if we were producing food exclusively for our own family.

— Yan Chertok, Farm Owner · Marlboro Meadows Farm · Est. 2020 · Marlboro, NJ

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Pickup available at 350 Pleasant Valley Rd, Marlboro, NJ. Call or text to check availability and place your order — we’ll have them ready for you.

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Address 350 Pleasant Valley Rd, Marlboro Township, NJ 07751
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