Our V.I.C.s (Very Important Cattle)

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July 10, 2023

We’ve discussed the unique benefits of our pasture's forages in the Virginia Highlands and the precision process we follow for making our high quality haylage.

Today, let me introduce to you…. Drum roll please…. “Stars of the Show” that turn all these wonderful nutrients into delicious and nutritious beef for our bodies.

BG Beef Cattle Mixes: Murray

Grey, Devon, Aberdeen Angus, Baldies

AHC Milkers: A2/A2 Jersey

First, a bit of History

Great Britain was known world-wide for her quality beef and lamb that had been bred for hundreds of years on some of the best pastures in the world. As the Commonwealth grew, she needed more meat to feed and keep Britain healthy.

In America’s Midwest, before the European invasion, Bison was king, grazing on some of the most ancient pastureland with grasses 10-feet tall and roots that mirrored the height below ground. They were capable of turning minerals deep in the soil into vital nutrients that sustained the natives with vibrant health and energy. Native Americans had no diseases like we have today and they had incredible energy.

Hunting bison was a dangerous occupation and yet still European hunters slaughtered 30 Million bison and shipped it back to feed England to keep the commonwealth healthy and strong.

With the bison nearly extinct, breeding hardy heritage cattle, that were masters at turning grass into nutrition, became a priority again.

During World War II, the government, pharmaceutical, and weapons companies subsidized industrialized farming and food production with genetic engineering, hormone-fed, mRNA vaccinated Frankenstein cattle like Holsteins and New Angus (no longer the true Aberdeen Angus Scottish breed of lore), that are larger than life, can only thrive on grains and chemical treated grasses, are terrible moms, and are so sick that they need antibiotics to survive .

Our VICs are mixtures of old heritage breeds that thrive on pasture grasses, do not need antibiotics because they are healthy, don’t grow as big as conventional cattle and take longer to mature which is an added cost for us, but well worth the health benefit. We select for these traits to include cows that are hardy, gentle, and good moms.

And, most importantly NO mRNA vaccinated Frankenstein cows.

Here’s Some of Our Very Important Cattle

Murray Grey

Aberdeen Angus

Devon

Baldies
(cross between Aberdeen Angus and Hereford)

Our Devon Bull who gets it all done!

So, next time you bite into one of our juicy Super Ground burgers or our Delmonico (aka boneless Ribeye), close your eyes and honor these VICs for the beautiful work they do to keep us healthy.

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Blessings to All This Christmas!!

We would like to thank everyone for supporting us this year. We have been blessed in many ways and hope our abundance of healthy foods can faithfully be shared with you and your families and friends. Our animals are healthy and thriving. Our farmers, their families, and employees are healthy and thriving. Our topsoil has gotten another year of rich manure to feed the microbes and nourish our pastures. And, after being in business for our 4th year, we are finally operating in the black. We have the collaboration between you - our customers, us - the farmers, and God to thank. We wish you a joyful Christmas and pray for peace on earth. Phoenix and the Simply Grassfed Families Reminder: We will not be shipping this week or next week due to Christmas and the New Year holidays. All orders we receive before January 3rd will be shipped on the 6th and will arrive to you by Friday January 9th.Product UpdatesSoy-Free Chicken Back in Stock We have soy-free and corn-free whole chicken and chicken cuts in stock. We will have chicken broth and turkey broth available shortly.Soy-Free, Pastured Pork Available now We have soy-free pork cuts in stock including organs and our popular beef bacon burgers. Taking orders for 100% Grass Fed, Clean Bulk Beef We are taking orders now for 1/8, ¼, 1/2 and Whole Beefs. These bulk beef orders are 100% medication-free and lived on our grasses at Burke’s Garden Farm their whole lives. We will be processing them in January and ready to pick up or ship to you in February. 50% down reserves your order. Click here and email us for details.100% Grass Fed Beef Cuts in Stock Most all of our 100% Grass fed beef cuts are back in stock to in our Ground Beef Ancestral Blend ground with organs. Our beef have never been fed any grain or soy, never given any antibiotics, or hormones, no mRNA vaccinations, however, they might have received Black Leg medication as new born calves from their previous owners. This meat is washed at the butcher only in apple cider vinegar and never chlorine, lactic acid, or citric acid. We hope to have these beef phased out by Summer and offer 100% medication-free beef like our beef bundles for all our cuts going forward. Chemical-Free 100% Grass Fed Lamb Coming Soon We will be butchering lamb in January and ready to purchase in January. Stay tuned as our lamb as never received any medications and eaten only grass for their entire lives.

Our V.I.C.s (Very Important Cattle)

BG Beef Cattle Mixes: Murray

Grey, Devon, Aberdeen Angus, Baldies