Meat Rabbit Exemption Petition
Tennessee’s small farms currently have no clear way to process and sell rabbit meat legally, even when customers are asking for it.
We’re asking lawmakers to create a common-sense exemption—like the one that already exists for poultry—so farms can offer safe, humane, locally raised rabbit meat.
ABOUT LITTLE YARDLEY FARM
A Family-Owned Farm in Rutledge, Tennessee
Short Introduction
Welcome to Little Yardley Farm — a small, family-owned poultry and livestock farm built on honesty, hard work, and a passion for raising healthier food. We believe families deserve fresh, responsibly raised eggs and meat they can trust, and we’re committed to doing things the right way from the very beginning.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple:
To raise high-quality poultry and livestock using humane, transparent, small-farm practices — providing clean, farm-fresh food we proudly feed our own family.
We’re dedicated to restoring trust in where food comes from, supporting local agriculture, and offering customers a healthier alternative to store-bought eggs and meat.
Meet the Founders
Chief Executive Officer
and Co-Founder
Jennifer C. Yardley
Jennifer grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Oregon, where she developed a lifelong love for raising animals. After graduating high school with honors, she joined the Marine Corps and later served in the Army Reserves as a communications specialist. Jennifer went on to become a certified nursing assistant and volunteer firefighter, and now uses her organization and communication skills to manage the administrative side of the farm.
She also holds a Commercial Driver’s License and is the friendly voice behind customer messages, scheduling, and farm logistics.
Chief Operation Officer
and Co-Founder
Jason W. Yardley
Jason discovered his passion for farming while working as a young farm hand. Over the years, he raised chickens, rabbits, and more, and even spent time team-roping in rodeos. After high school, Jason entered the construction field and became a skilled jack-of-all-trades — a background that now benefits nearly every part of the farm.
He leads the daily operations, animal care, and hands-on work that keeps Little Yardley Farm running smoothly.
How Little Yardley Farm Was Born
Jason and Jennifer both grew up with a love for animals and a dream of one day owning a farm. But it wasn’t until years later, when their paths finally crossed, that their shared vision came to life.
They both reached a point where they were tired of seeing families — including their own — exposed to questionable store-bought food filled with antibiotics and hormones. They wanted something better… something honest.
Together, they began raising chickens, ducks, turkeys, quail, and rabbits the way they believed it should be done:
humanely, naturally, and with complete transparency.
Their goal is not only to provide healthy food but also to set an example of what small-scale farming can be — ethical, sustainable, and deeply rooted in family values.
What Makes Us Different
Family-operated with hands-on care
Humane, small-farm raising practices
Fresh eggs stamped with the collection date
Chemical-free, antibiotic-free approach
Honest communication with every customer
Birds raised with respect, not mass production
Our NPIP Certification
Just a little more about Little Yardley Farm, we’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of biosecurity and flock health. We proudly participate in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) — a federal and state-recognized program that ensures poultry breeders meet strict guidelines for disease prevention and testing.
Little Yardley Farm NPIP Certification Number:
63-1609
Being NPIP certified means our flock undergoes routine testing and monitoring to remain free of specific poultry diseases, including Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza. This certification gives our customers peace of mind when purchasing:
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Hatching eggs
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Day-old chicks
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Juvenile or adult birds
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Heritage turkeys
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Quail and other poultry
We take great pride in the health, safety, and quality of the birds raised on our farm. NPIP certification is just one of the ways we ensure transparency, responsibility, and trust with every customer who chooses Little Yardley Farm.
Get in Touch
Have a question or want to learn more about our farm? We’re always happy to help.
Our Family Owned Poultry Farm in Rutledge TN Goal
Our goal at Little Yardley Farm is to reconnect people with their food and show that small family farms still matter. When you support a local poultry farm in Rutledge TN, you help preserve a way of life built on honesty, hard work, and community.
