Dangers of Eating Beef – What is Safe Red Meat?

Beef may vary in composition and nutrition level based on what the animals were fed. There may be health concerns associated with red meat. Consuming grass fed animals is lot healthier and safer for us than animals that were raised on other types of food. Our diet should contain mostly plants, but when you do eat red meat, make sure that the animals that your meat came from ate 100% natural...

Can’t wait for Spring? Must Know Tips for your Pasture

Looking forward to the arrival of spring? Even if your pasture is still covered with snow, you need to start to prepare your pasture for spring before it gets here!  Spring is always a busy season for farmers and that is why now is the best time to start planning ahead for spring. Managing your pasture is the best way to ensure that you have enough feed for your livestock all year round. Healthy...

What to feed Your Cattle Herd During the Cold Winter?

Feeding your animals during the cold winter can be a challenging task. In winter, your animals may experience winter stress due to fluctuations in temperature and the extra energy required to move through snow. Your livestock must be kept dry and  in good body condition during the winter to reduce stress. It is also important to provide additional food and supplements for them to help them cope...

Do You Know What You Eat Ate?

Eating well today does not only mean watching what you eat but It also means knowing what was fed to your food. Dr. David Katz, M.D., an internationally renowned authority on nutrition, wrote in his article  “What Did Your Food Eat And Why Is It Important To Know?”, that if we are eating red meat, “there are factors beyond our control that have enormous implications for our health.” According...

Homestead for Christmas – Raising & Caring for Livestock

Christmas is a very special time of year when friends and family spend time together. Make this Christmas a special one by trying something different; start your own home based farm. Raising livestock at home can become a source of food and extra income for you and your family. Even if you live in the city, urban farming can be a solution for producing extra food from home. There are several...