Grass fed beef is much healthier than grain fed beef, but it is also more expensive. Although many people balk at the thought of paying more money for food, there are many reasons why buying grass fed beef makes sense. To begin with, grass fed beef is completely different from grain fed beef. Cows are [...]
Cattle have been a part of Texas since the Spaniards introduced longhorns to the area in the 1700s. With its abundance of open grassland, Texas provided plenty of room for the cattle to roam and feed. For centuries, all cattle were grass fed. Now, although Texas leads the nation in the production of beef, not [...]
Summer is barbecue season, and it is the perfect time to grill grass fed steaks and hamburgers. There is truly nothing tastier than a great cut of grass fed beef that has been grilled to perfection and still retains its natural flavor and juices. Because the meat from grass fed cows is very lean, it [...]
Grass fed beef is a healthy choice for people, and it also contributes to a healthy environment. While some people argue that the beef industry is harmful to the environment, their reasons mostly apply to cows from commercial feedlots and not to cows that are raised in pastures. Although some people are under the impression [...]
The main difference between grass fed beef and grain fed beef is that grass fed animals graze in pastures, and their diet does not consist of corn, soy or other grains. For most grain fed animals, corn is the grain of choice. Factory farming and reliance on grain for feeding cattle have been the norm [...]
With many consumers becoming concerned about the safety and quality of the beef they eat, more of them are starting to buy grass fed beef. While true grass fed beef is nutritionally superior to grain fed beef, it is important to know where the beef comes from and how it has been raised and processed. [...]
Our mission at Tosca Farm is to manage our land for a sustainable future.To this end we take a holistic approach that rewards the soil, the native plant life, and the production of wholesome, uncompromising food. It all started with Willy Liesner’s vision to build a farm that would emphasize a healthy and sustainable environment, [...]
Are we really what we eat? Yes, according to Mayo Clinic cardiologist Martha Grogan, at least when it comes to grass fed beef. Typical beef comes from grain fed cattle. Grass fed beef comes from cows that eat grass. This beef is very lean, rich in essential fatty acids, and contains a higher percentage of [...]
Grass fed beef is more nutritious, better for the environment and comes from healthier animals than grain-fed beef. Cattle have digestive systems that are capable of converting the inedible cellulose in grass into useful fats and proteins, because that is their natural diet. A steady diet of grain can result in unhealthy feedlot animals, so [...]