135 Briskets!

135 Briskets!

Our smoker recently “retired” without notice.  While exploring new smoker designs, Josh stumbled upon a video showcasing a BBQ restaurant that smokes an impressive 135 Briskets per day. As a small farm and cow calf operation, this number truly astounds me! 135...
Keto Friendly Ground Beef Meatballs

Keto Friendly Ground Beef Meatballs

Great for any occasion, this dish is easy to prepare, travels well, and it is just as delicious when reheated. We prepare it for evening meals, potlucks, appetizers, keto snacks and more. Recipe scales up evenly. Increase ingredients as listed for every pound of...
Beef Shank Chopped BBQ

Beef Shank Chopped BBQ

Beef Shank Chopped BBQ Ingredients: Beef Shanks-2-4 Pounds Seasoning – Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon per pound of meat – Dried  Rosemary ¼ teaspoon per pound of meat Beef BBQ Sauce How to Make Thaw shank Coat with seasoning Place in slow cooker on Low heat...

Simple Slow Cooker Chuck or Shoulder Roast

Chuck and shoulder roasts are fattier cuts than the round roasts and best when cooked low and slow allowing time for tenderization and to absorb the awesome flavor the fat has to offer. Ingredients: ·1 Chuck or Shoulder Roast 2-3lbs ·Seasoning – Salt, Pepper, Garlic...
Do you know what the “Grass-Fed” label means?

Do you know what the “Grass-Fed” label means?

Confused about labeling? You’re not alone. Labeling should be a way to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions based on a particular product’s production methods, nutritional value, and health benefits, etc. Due to greenwashing, loopholes, and...

Quick Tenderize Method for Stew Beef & Stir Fry

Marinade cuts such as Stew Beef and Stir Fry are cut out of the round section of a beef.  These cuts are packed full of deep flavor but can be a little tough without a marinade or slow cooking.  Stew Beef is best in the slow cooker 4-6 hours, but if you need something...

Stir Fry

Stir fry is out of the round section of a beef.  These cuts are packed full of deep flavor but can be a little tough without a marinade.To quickly tenderize, do the following:Quick Tenderize Method1.      Sprinkle baking soda on thawed beef and leave for 20-30...
A Ditch You Can See From Space

A Ditch You Can See From Space

Erosion is a constant battle when it comes to monoculture crop land.  Crops are planted and harvested by large machinery and the “weeds” or otherwise compatible plants are killed using herbicide applications to increase yield, thus eliminating the thatch that aids...
We Made the News

We Made the News

Our farm was featured in the September 2022 issue of Salisbury, the Magazine.  It’s such an honor to be asked to tell our story.  Salisbury, the Magazine is an awesome publication featuring local businesses, families and happenings in Rowan and Surrounding counties. ...
WAME Radio Visit!

WAME Radio Visit!

It was a great visit with Billy Buck and Melissa Neader at WAME! Interview starts around the 6:00 minute mark. See the full video on Facebook at WAME Radio – Real Country 92.9  Shop Grass-fed Beef Share...
Ecological Outcome Verification

Ecological Outcome Verification

N EOV Verified -Savory Institute: Year 2023-2024  REGENERATIVE Oxford defines regenerative as “having the effect of making something develop or grow stronger” That’s not to be confused with sustainable or status quo.  Research has shown that common grazing practices...
Regenerative Agriculture- A View from the Future Generation

Regenerative Agriculture- A View from the Future Generation

We want our children to grow up to understand and appreciate how clean and natural is a better way for everyone.  Our boys are still a little young to understand the difference.  They see a cow and call it a cow, but  a Q&A session from an inquisitive young lady, ...
355 Days of Grazing

355 Days of Grazing

As a grazing operation one of our main focuses is, of course, grazing. Merriam Webster defines grazing as “to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton”.  Translation to a pasture environment means that the animals are eating forage that is...

Easy Spatchcocked Roasted Chicken

Roasted Spatchcock Chicken Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Open chicken and remove backbone and neck from the inside. Set aside the back and neck for broth. Pat dry completely with a paper towel. This keeps the skin crispy. Rub chicken with olive oil, and rub. For a...
Why We Feed Certified Organic Chicken Feed

Why We Feed Certified Organic Chicken Feed

There is a common misconception that pastured chickens consume only the forage in the pasture. It would certainly be a more efficient and economical way to raise birds. Chickens are omnivorous and they do prefer to scratch around looking for bugs, worms, and grass,...