Schaker Farm operates as a registered Black Angus and commercial beef cattle operation in North Pownal, Vermont, where they have embraced a pasture-based farming approach that prioritizes natural methods. Their cattle are bred and raised entirely on the farm's own pastures, representing a commitment to local, sustainable agriculture that has deep roots in Vermont's farming tradition.

The farm's philosophy centers on 100% grass-fed cattle that consume only natural field forage and hay, including a carefully cultivated mix of grasses and legumes such as timothy, clovers, orchard grass, rye, and BMR. They have deliberately rejected the use of corn, grain, processed feed, weight-enhancing drugs, and routine antibiotics, instead adhering to the rigorous standards of the American Grass Fed Association. Their pastures have remained free from fertilizer for decades, with some fields potentially never having been treated, creating an environment where cattle can thrive naturally.

Schaker Farm employs a sophisticated high-density rotational grazing management system where cattle spend no more than a day on temporary paddocks before moving to fresh pasture, allowing each area to rest for 30 to 60 days for soil recovery and forage regrowth. As a BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) level 2 certified operation, they follow the animal welfare principles of organizations including the Global Animal Partnership, Humane Farm Animal Care, and the Vermont Organic Farmers Association. While maintaining organic practices in most aspects of their operation, they make one deliberate exception by vaccinating against parasites, believing this approach better serves animal welfare than leaving cattle vulnerable to natural threats.