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A financial guy that lives on a cattle ranch, loves his wife and kids and likes ...MEAT!
Goes by the name Jim, Jimmy, Jim Boy Bob, Jimbo, Farmer Jim, Big Wheel, Dad and oftentimes, "Hey You!"
Fall: A Look Back from Your Rancher's Perspective
The fall season in Michigan offers much to enjoy: crisp weather, brilliant colors, festive gatherings and hearty seasonal foods.
Well, it’s over. Welcome winter. Merry Christmas!
If geeky, soil and grass talk is not your thing, that's cool. Instead, put a 100% grass fed beef roast in the crock-pot, head to your sofa, read a good book or look out your window, count your blessings and enjoy a super holiday season with friends and family.
Back to my geek-talk.
Fall is an important time on the ranch. When the grazing season draws to a close, we make careful decisions to prepare the land and livestock for winter.
The Hoax of Buying Beef at a Farmer's Market
BUSTED !!!
That headline was partly to grab your attention.
But it’s true, I don’t buy meat at a farmer’s market… unless I personally know the person or team selling it.
I’ve had mixed experiences buying meat at farmer’s markets. It’s not that I’ve ever had anything spoiled or rancid, but I’ve bought meat that just didn’t taste good or was too tough.
Once, a “gentleman” I knew told me NOT to buy his chicken. In his words, “it’s not good.”
What? That’s crazy! It’s not for people you know, but you’ll sell it to strangers? Obviously, his ethics are questionable.
How To Butcher Animals and Feel Good About it.
This is one of the most challenging things we do at The North Coast Ranch. Animal welfare is important to all of us.
Butchering season is here and it’s always bittersweet:
Bitter because our animals make the ultimate sacrifice for each of our families' health and well-being.
Sweet because our freezers are nearly empty, and we still have mouths to feed.
It can be difficult thinking about taking an animal's life for food. There’s a small lump in my throat when they get loaded in the trailer heading to the butcher. However, I believe the animals are here to help nourish us, and their meat helps provide what our bodies need.
Many customers have struggled with the ethical dilemma of eating meat. They know their health suffers without it, but the idea of killing an animal is sometimes hard to reconcile.
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