Grassfed Meats


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SHEEP ON PASTURE

Grassfed meats are the healthy alternative to factory farmed meats found in your local grocery store. It is healthier for the animals, the farmer, the consumer and the environment. Check out some of the reasons why below :

The Animals

The animals are out on fresh, green, growing grass and browse. Greens have lots of vitamins and minerals which in turn goes into the animals giving their meat and eggs much more of these goodies. Plus because greens don't have alot of calories the animals remain much leaner and the fat that is on them has a lot of healthy benefits (high levels of CLA-conjugated liniolic acid a proven cancer fighter, and Omega 3 fatty acids ect). For more info on health benefits of grassfed meats visit www.eatwild.com

The animals are much happier and healthier because they are outside where they can walk, run and play in a large area where they can reap the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. Because of this grassfed animals rarely have health problems. Our animals, like the farmer, have a rest period during the winter also much like nature intended. Because of this rest our animals generally will produce for many more years than conventionally raised animals.

The Farmer

The farmer, much like his animals, gets to take care of his animals outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Because the animals put their manure outside on the pasture where it belongs instead of inside a building that is dust and ammonia laden, the farmer has much less of a workload and has a much healthier environment to work in plus his pastures are fertilized naturally. This actually gives the farmer a life and he can actually enjoy his work even when he does have some long days (haying, processing animals, ect).

Because grassfarmers get their animals to have their babies in the spring in sinc with nature they actually get a few months rest during the winter which gives his mind and body a chance to rest and regroup to get ready for the springtime again. And grassfarmers actually love farming unlike many farmers with conventional factory farms. This all leads to a less stressful happier lifestyle.

The Consumer

The consumer gets to support the healthy happy lifestyle of the farmer and his animals which makes him feel good that he is supporting a good thing. He also gets the benefits of the delicious, healthful meats and eggs which keeps him healthier and much less stressed and he doesn't have to feel guilty about eating them. The consumer also gets the benefit of knowing he is supporting a healthier environment and healthier eating habits for himself and his children for generations to come.

The Environment

Animals raised on grass do not pollute the land, air and water like conventional factory farms and feedlots. Because grassfarmers rotate their pastures there is not as much erosion as their would be from animals that are in the same pasture all of the time. The lush grass produced from rotational grazing encourages prey wildlife which in turn feeds the predator animals which helps to keep them from munching on the farmers livestock.

An angora rabbit in a grazing cage

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE 2006

NOTE- Not all of the meats are available all of the time. Some are more seasonal like the pork and lamb. Please contact us to find out wether the meat you are wanting is available.

Prices subject to change without notice.

EGGS - $2.50 doz. These eggs come from healthy happy pasture raised hens. The eggs are from our heritage breed chickens and not those unnatural hybrid egg laying machines that are worn out by 1 or 2 yrs of age. We raise breeds that lay several different shades and colors of eggs so we usually have rainbow dozens of eggs for sale. Because our birds are not hybrids their eggs are not as large but they are much richer and the yolks more orange because they are better foragers.

PORK - We will be offering pork available in whole, halves, and quarters. If interested please order soon. A $25 deposit will be required to order whole, halves, & quarters. Prices will be by the hanging weight: whole-$2 lb, half-$2.25, quarter-$2.50 lb. An average pig will dress out in the 150-200 lb range hanging weight. Price includes processing costs.

PRICES BY THE PIECE

BACON - $4.50 lb -

HAM STEAKS- $3.50 lb

PORK CHOPS - $5.00 lb

ITALIAN SAUSAGE - $4.50 lb

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE - $4 lb

RABBIT- Rabbit meat is available packaged whole or cut up. We usually have grassfed rabbit available from late May to Nov or Dec depending on the weather. Young rabbits dress out approximately 2-3 lbs and are $3 lb for whole rabbit or 3.50lb for cut up rabbit.

Occasionally we have adult rabbits for sale as stewers, or young adults available as roasters. They will dress out at 3-6lbs depending on the breed. Please inquire about these as they are not available all of the time and are limited in numbers. Stewers(8 months or older) $2.00lb whole, $2.50 cut up. Roasters(4-7months old) $2.50lb whole, $3.oolb cut up.

CHICKEN- Our chickens are a tasty healthy alternative to the horribly raised, bland tasting factory farmed chicken from the store. We raise heritage breed chickens so they are not quite as heavy as the commercial Cornish Crosses but they also don't have the health and leg problems that plague the cornish. The meat has a much better flavor because they are not forced to grow unnaturally fast. We hatch and raise our own chickens so we know what goes into them and the parent stock from start to finish. We rarely lose a bird due to their extreme good health and hardiness.***NOTE*** By purchasing these chickens you are helping to save old rare breeds that are on the verge of extinction!

Chickens are raised to approx 10-12 wks and dress out about 2 1/2 to 3lbs each and are $2.30 per lb. They are packaged whole only.

LAMB- Our lamb is from icelandic sheep. They are a very old breed that we raise out on grass without the need for grain. There is no gamey taste and the meat is extremely mild and delicious tasting. You wouldn't know you were eating lamb if you tried it and weren't told what it was. Everyone that tries it raves over the taste.

Whole lamb- $4 lb

Half lamb - $ 4.50

We occasionally have some older animals that need to be culled. When we do we can offer them as ground meat, stew or spiedie cubed meat or as roasts or a combination of these.

We also sometimes have them made into kielbasa or sausage. If you are interested in any of these items contact us for availability.

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