Summer Sausage: The Granddaddy of the Modern Meat Stick
Before there were sleek, pocket-sized protein sticks lining gas-station shelves and gym bags everywhere… there was summer sausage — the O.G. of the high-protein snack game.
16 November, 2025
Picture the early hunters and settlers who relied on venison, elk, and bison as staples of their diet. These meats weren’t just food — they were survival, rich with the essence of the land. Today, wild game still carries that mystique. Yet walk into a store, and many “wild game snacks” have quietly been padded with commodity pork. The boldness of the game gets dulled, and the authenticity fades.
That’s where we take a stand. At Farmers Market Foods, our Apex Wild Game line blends venison, elk, or bison not with pork, but with 100% grass-fed beef. Why? Because grass-fed beef is a partner, not a mask. Its clean richness enhances the wild notes of game, rather than overwhelming them.
This choice doesn’t just make sense for flavor — it’s a nod to authenticity. Our ancestors didn’t have cheap pork fillers; they had what the land provided. And nutritionally, the combination is powerful: lean protein, omega-3s, and iron, all wrapped up in a snack that tastes as bold as its heritage.
When you taste one of our wild game sticks, you’re not just snacking — you’re tasting history, wilderness, and craftsmanship blended into one bite.