We’ve talked a lot about what we mean by grass fed and grass finished, but it might be helpful to show some photos to illustrate what we mean when we judge that a steer or heifer is at the stage of development that we call “grass finished.” It is important to preface this by noting […]
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This summer we’ve been feeling the hurt from a droughty weather pattern. We experienced a July heat wave overlaid with a few dry months, causing our pasture growth to stall. The low-lying fields are still green, especially in the morning, but the uplands are brittle and crunchy underfoot. The forecast gives hope for the return
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This week we’re featuring a recipe Chef Katy developed for our Certified Organic and pasture raised chicken wings. It uses the pairing of bright pineapple and the spicy bite of chili paste to create a delicious alternative to bottled BBQ sauce. We especially love grilled chicken wings for the light charring on the skin (although
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This is a topic for which I’ve started and then abandoned more blog posts than any other I’ve attempted to cover. It’s one of those things that can, with just the slightest imbalance in emphasis, become a piece of self-congratulation, praising my humility. But I’m giving it a shot. There’s a challenge for our farm
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