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Learn all about duck on our blog from duck meat and its health benefits to trying new recipes and learning about the farm to fork process.

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What Our Farmers Say

We believe that great tasting duck starts way before it reaches the kitchen. That is why we have implemented programs and initiatives like our Trident Stewardship Program to ensure confidence in our Farm-to-Fork process.

08/25/2023

Trident Stewardship Program and Sustainable Farming

At Maple Leaf Farms, our Trident Stewardship Program is a great example of how our fourth-generation family business is working to ensure the health and well-being of our animals while conserving our natural resources.

05/16/2023

Cooking With Duck? Terms You Should Know

Cooking with duck can seem like an intimidating task. Not only is duck cooked differently than other popular meats, but the vocabulary used when preparing duck can be confusing. That is why we are here to make preparing and cooking duck accessible for everyone starting with terms and words you should know when starting to work with duck.

12/01/2022

Duck Breeds + Different Meats

Part of what makes Maple Leaf Farms such a trusted source for duck meat is how we raise our ducks. We offer a transparent view of the care and attention to quality that we put into every step of our Farm to Fork process so consumers can feel confident in purchasing our products.

10/24/2022

Ethical Eating Starts with Sustainable Meat Options

There are many points to ponder when evaluating the ethics of different food choices. Like many aspects of our lives, food production has varying degrees of environmental impact because of the water and other natural resources it requires.

10/03/2022

Duck Farming: Is Free Range Really a Better Option?

By raising our ducks inside enclosed barns, our farmers can much more easily manage and control the birds’ growing environment, protecting them from predators and severe weather.

09/05/2022

Local Meat Farms for Quality Poultry

Now more than ever, consumers want to know where their food is coming from. Here at Maple Leaf Farms, we offer a clear picture of our farm to fork process so you can serve our products with confidence.

06/24/2022

Your Choice Source for Duck

There are a number of purveyors of duck to choose from, but what makes Maple Leaf Farms the choice source? Take a look at how Maple Leaf Farms stacks up against the rest.

05/04/2022

Bringing Sustainability Into The Kitchen with Maple Leaf Farms Duck

Through the Maple Leaf Farms Trident Stewardship and Corporate Sustainability Programs, our company fulfills our commitment to using farming practices that help conserve natural resources and produce foods with less energy, water and waste. Take a look at a brief overview of how we have reduced our environmental impact in the past few years.

04/16/2022