A: No. Our animals spend their entire life on pasture. They are never confined in a feed lot. However, we do supplement them with a small amount of grain for several months during the finishing process. This approach provides the advantages of both feeding systems. Allowing the animal to consume a wide variety of different plants makes the meat more nutritious. The added grain provides more energy and allows us to finish the animals at a younger age than typical 100% grass fed beef. This enhances tenderness. The grain also provides a richer, more consistent flavor.

A:Our cattle are raised and finished on pastures in the mountains of Virginia. They graze on a wide variety of different plants. This complete diet keeps the animals healthier and produces meat that is high in beneficial micro nutrients such as Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), a healthy fat linked to improved metabolism, fat loss, and reduced cancer risk. Our beef contains 2-5 times more omega-3 fatty acids than traditional feedlot finished beef. Omega-3s are essential for heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation. It is also higher in antioxidants and vitamins including vitamin E which supports immune function and skin health, vitamin A (beta-carotene) that is important for vision, immunity, and cell growth, and Glutathione & Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): Powerful antioxidants that protect against oxidative stress.

A:Farm animals like humans, sometimes do get sick. When that happens, we work closely with our staff veterinarian to devise an appropriate treatment plan which may include antibiotics or steroids. We carefully follow manufacturer's recommendations for dosage and withdrawal time to ensure that our animals recover quickly and that there is no residual in the meat that you purchase.