Farm-to-Table: How Blessings Ranch Brings Freshness to Your Table
Do you believe the farm-to-table movement is new? In truth, it began far earlier, just before World War I. It was a postal initiative that sought the fastest, most efficient way to get that food into the cities for sale. This movement even played a large role in helping American win that war. It’s part of the reason we have an abundant supply of cheap, natural food today. Farmers were even able to ship their produce directly to homes via US Mail. The announcements carried a warning that farmers should not expect the same prices asked by city grocers, but that they’d be able to gain direct consumers and share profits with them to the benefit of both. They were even able to sell farm
How Supporting Local Farms Benefits You
If you’re used to going to the grocery store, you may feel some initial resistance to buying some of your food from a local farm. Why should you break from your normal routine to buy local food? Supporting local farms offers so many benefits. Here are five reasons why you should consider adding local food to your budget. #1) You’ll eat healthier. Fewer pesticides. More vitamin-rich and bioavailable foods. Grocery food goes through a lot before it gets to the store, and the process often strips that food of a lot of what makes various foods so beneficial. See also: What are the Benefits of Grass Fed Beef? And: What is the Difference Between Store Beef and Farm Beef #2) You’ll enjoy tastier foods. Our
How to Store and Prepare Bulk Beef Orders for Maximum Freshness
Bulk beef can be daunting for those who aren’t used to purchasing it. Fortunately, it’s not as hard to store and prepare bulk beef as many people imagine! Use these five tips for bulk beef success! #1) Understanding Your Family Needs Buy as much meat as your family will need between purchases. On average, a family will consume 6 pounds of beef per person per month, so a family of five will consume 30 pounds of beef in one month. That means 1/4 of a cow will feed a family of 5 for 10 months, since you get roughly 152 pounds of beef with a 1/4 cow order. If you want to buy for the entire year, buy ¼ of a cow but no more.
Grass-Fed vs. Grain Fed Beef, What’s the Difference?
Many people are surprised to discover there are very real differences between grass fed and grain fed beef. If you’re considering trying grass-fed beef for the first time, then prepare to enjoy a brand new meat-eating experience! Here’s what you need to know. What does grass fed mean? Grass fed beef is beef that comes from cows who have been able to access a pasture their entire lives. They weren’t held in feed lots, and they weren’t fed grain. They weren’t force-fed antibiotics to help them survive factory farming conditions. Grass-fed beef is beef raised kindly. It’s also a more sustainable way to raise beef that produces a higher-quality product. Grass Fed Beef is More Nutritious Grass fed beef is leaner, containing a lower fat
The Benefits of Ordering Bulk Grass-Fed Beef: Why It’s Worth It
Are you considering buying bulk beef but aren’t sure the purchase will be worth it? Switching to bulk beef can be an adjustment, but most people who try it never go back. Here are some of the benefits you can expect once you make the switch. Cost Savings Meat is the most expensive part of most people’s food budget. While you pay more for bulk beef up front, you nevertheless pay far less, pound for pound, than you’d pay at the supermarket. While bulk beef takes some planning and a good storage freezer, it can be a true godsend when you get used to it. Fair, Consistent Pricing Have you heard about supermarkets adopting surge prices just to engage in high-tech price gauging? Your local
What Are the Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef?
Thinking of switching to grass-fed beef? Wondering if it’s worth it? There are many benefits to switching to local, farm-raised, grass-fed beef, and we think you’ll love it. Here are a few reasons why. You can eat well, knowing you’re not causing unnecessary suffering. Slaughter can be done quickly and painlessly after a cow, chicken, or other animal has lived a happy life. It’s not necessary to torture animals in order to eat well. However, factory farming prioritizes profits and efficiency over animal welfare. They pack animals into crates so small they can’t turn around, stack chickens atop each other, force the ones at the bottom to live in the filth that comes in the top, and use a host of other cruel practices. Humane