![]() ![]() A big difference from factory farmed birds who are loaded up with antibiotics, crammed in a tight quarters and fed whatever fattens them up quickest. These chickens grow at a more normal pace than factory birds. We buy from a farmer who raises heritage breed chickens. You get the most for your money and it’s so much tastier than the typical boneless skinless (tasteless) chicken breast. The best way to purchase chicken is to purchase a whole bird. We have recently started purchasing our chicken from the Farmers’ Market as well. Stayed tuned for some blog posts about my experience in the kitchen with grass-fed beef. "If you eat a typical amount of beef per year," Robinson points out in Pasture Perfect, a book about the benefits of pasture raised animals, "which in the United States is about 67 pounds, switching to grass-fed beef will save you 16,642 calories a year." (Because grass fed beef is much leaner, it needs to be cooked differently. (Also the the fat content in grass fed beef is signigicantly lower resulting in a lot less calories. Same cut of beef! Just different diet! It’s like comparing a human who eats cheetos all day long or someone who eats a balanced diet full of real food! So why is grass-fed beef better? Research has shown that grass fed beef has as much as 10 times more beta-catotene, three times more Vitamin # and three-times more omega-3 fatty acids. My father in law ( who we share ½ a cow with) did the math and said it’s about the same price per pound as purchasing regular non- organic beef from the grocery store. Another perk: Buying beef in bulk like this is extremely affordable. Buying part of a cow does require ample freezer space so please consider this before making the commitment. We even asked the butcher to package our ground beef in half pound increments which we have found is the perfect size for our little family. Our beef share also came with soup bones (which are wonderful for making beef broth for soups, etc.) and you usually work with the butcher to decide what cuts of beef you prefer. We currently have a freezer stocked with all kinds of delicious grass fed beef which means I NEVER buy beef from the grocery store. If you are looking to start eating only grass fed beef or pastured pork I HIGHLY recommend buying ¼ of ½ a cow or pig from a local source. So if you are looking for a specific cut, don’t expect the full variety like the grocery store. Our local markets usually have at least one meat farmer but they typically bring a limited supply to the market. Not only are grass fed, pastured animals treated better, they are gentle on our planet whereas factory farmed animals wreak havoc on our environment and our bodies.ĭepending on the Farmers’ Market you attend, meat may not be a commodity available. Also it’s a great way to care for our planet. ![]() Keeping money in our local economy is always a good thing. Buying locally is so great for our local cities, counties and states. Why? Grass-fed, pastured animal products are so much healthier! I’ll explain why in a little bit. When we choose to buy our meat, eggs and dairy products locally we benefit ourselves, our community and our world. However, I’ve learned a lot over the past couple years about food and farming. I didn’t understand why it was more expensive. I’ll be the first to admit, it was hard for me to start thinking about buying these products locally for several reasons:ģ. What to Look for and how to Purchase Locally ![]()
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