What is Cow-pooling?
Did you know that a factory farmed hamburger patty can contain parts of as many as 500 animals? If just only 1 of those animals carries harmful bacteria, such as E-coli (which does occur in factory farms, and is non-existent in grass based operations), the whole piece can become containimated. This is one of the various reasons why many families are choosing "Cow-pooling". Cow pooling is multiple or single families buying a bulk supply of of a single animal from local farmers. Time magazine even ran a feature article on the growing trend. Cow pooling is generally cheaper than store bought meat, produces a much smaller carbon footprint, and comes with all of the health benefits of grass finished beef! If you are interested or have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Will by phone, (276) 780-0178 or email, will@rvgrazers.com.
Think Global, Buy Local
If you are in our neck of the woods, you can find us at both the Abingdon and Marion, VA Farmer's Markets each Saturday between 7 am and noon from April 18 - November 21. For more info...
Abingdon Farmers Market
Marion Farmers Market
Here Comes The Beef
Grass Finished Beef is almost in season. Before long we will be restocked with all the cuts. If you are interested in buying in bulk let us know. Also, be sure to visit this sitefrom a PBS documentary on the corn industry.
February Newsletter
As the market drew to a close last year, many people asked me how we were going to get the cows through the winter after last year’s drought. The answer is management.
Devon Cattle
We have recently decided that the best choice for grass finished beef for our farm is the Devon breed. Devon is a British breed of cattle that has remained virtually unchanged since the breed began back when all cattle were grass finished. After that we have joined the American Devon Cattle Association and are planning to expand our Devon herd. We bred our ½ blood Devon heifers back to Purebred Devon Bulls and are anxiously awaiting our first ¾ blood Devons due to arrive in Spring 2007.
Visit the American Devon Association
What do words like "Grass-Fed" mean to me?
They mean you now have a choice. Many additives found in processed foods have been found to greatly increase the risks of many diseases, including cancer. For Example, it is a fact that sodium nitrate is one of the most powerful cancer-promoting ingredients ever. It is a preservative found in most processed meats such as ham, pepperoni, hotdogs, lunchmeats, bacon, and sausage, to enhance their shelf life.
