Grass Fed Beef
What makes grass fed beef different? Is it the fact that the animal is raised more humanely? Is it because it’s healthier? Is it the respect for nature?
We would say all of the above.
We currently have beef shares available. Email us at farmers@lovefield.farm for more information or to reserve your beef.
Health
WebMD compares grass fed to traditional grain-fed beef with surprising conclusions. Grass fed beef has:
- fewer calories and less fat
- more protein
- more healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- vitamin E and other antioxidant vitamins
Humane
There are many ways to raise beef. We encourage you to understand how your food was raised and make informed choices. Our beef is raised for over two years on grass, growing slowly and building muscle–not throwing on quick fat at a younger age. It takes longer, yields less beef per acre on the farm, and isn’t “optimal”. But we are proud of the life our animals live and the product we provide.
Nature
The grass fed alternative raises cattle on grass, eating forage, until they are physically mature and ready to be slaughtered. This is a slower process, giving the cattle a longer life and allowing their muscles to grow and marble naturally. The diet adds more flavor and even produces a different color fat (yellow) compared to corn-fed beef (white)! You can see the difference with our four halves in the foreground compared to the animal on the far right of the hanging beefs.
Pastured Eggs
Fun
Pastured eggs are fantastic fun. The chickens are a joy to watch and interact with (usually). Collecting eggs is a family activity. And by selecting the right breeds, we produce a bouquet of eggs in shades of brown, blue, and white.
and Healthy
Pastured eggs are different from the first with their exciting shell colors. It continues on the inside with their improved nutrition. A PSU article shows similar health benefits to the grass fed beef. The difference is visible – the egg on the left is from our pastured poultry while the one on the right is from a grocery store.