Working with a local Indiana farm dedicated to sustainability and high-quality beef.
Over the past year, we’ve had the opportunity to work with Fischer Farms, a family-owned operation located right here in southern Indiana, whose dedication to sustainability and high-quality beef production aligns perfectly with our focus on meaningful, story-driven content.
Crafting Excellence with Purpose This family-run farm has built its reputation on raising high-quality beef through sustainable and natural methods. Their process starts with carefully selected genetics and extends to every aspect of environmental stewardship. Through their distribution arm, Fischer Farms Natural Foods, they collaborate with chefs, corporate buyers, and individuals to provide a personalized touch while incorporating products from other local farms. Their commitment to the environment is further demonstrated by their USDA-funded research aimed at reducing carbon emissions and sequestering carbon in the soil.
The Challenge: A Complex Story to Tell Fischer Farms is more than just a farm; they’re deeply committed to environmental responsibility and community engagement. Their sustainable practices—like rotational grazing, cover crops, and water filtration—are designed to improve soil health and reduce carbon emissions. When Fischer Farms first approached us, they were simply looking for a video to play at an Indianapolis trade show. However, as we spent time on the farm, we quickly realized their story was much more nuanced. Their passion for sustainability, carbon reduction, and premium beef, along with the strong relationships they’ve built with chefs and consumers, called for a full, multi-faceted campaign. Our challenge was to create content that not only captured the technical aspects of their work but also conveyed their deep passion for making a difference, all while resonating with a broad audience.
Our Approach: Reflecting Authenticity Through Storytelling After successfully completing a “showroom reel” for trade shows, we also produced versions that reduced or eliminated meat processing footage so that audiences who were primarily interested in sustainability could have a less chef-focused introduction to Fischer Farms. As we captured more footage of the farm and chef testimonials, we leaned into a more natural, candid style to showcase their everyday operations, opting to gather as many sides of the story as possible rather than one or two perfectly-lit moments. By focusing on the passion and integrity behind their work, we were able to let Fischer Farms' true essence shine.
“From our first discovery call with Mitch, we have had nothing short of a fantastic experience with the Blueline Team! It has been exciting to experience our farm and farm business through their lenses. They really captured our story! Their attention to details both on camera and in editing really helped us through this process and made it not only easy—but fun! We highly recommend Blueline and look forward to more content creation with their Team in the future!”
Heather Tallman Fischer Farms Marketing Director
The Results: Bringing Fischer Farms' Story to Life As Fischer Farms made major marketing and communication strides in 2024, they had a full suite of Blueline-produced content: an "About" video, a highlight reel showcasing their operation, two mini-docs about their farm operations and sustainability practices, and a video featuring multiple chefs sharing why they choose Fischer Farms. In addition, we created 11 short, social-media-friendly videos tailored to specific audiences. Still images from the video shoots helped populate their new website, creating a cohesive visual experience that aligned with their rebrand.
Through this collaboration, we minimized disruption to their daily operations while delivering a diverse range of marketing collateral that captured the depth of their story. This partnership highlights Blueline’s dedication to creating memorable, impactful content that authentically represents our clients' values and mission.
Warmly, The Blueline Team
P.S. Want to see the full project? Check out our work at FischerFarmsIN.com!
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