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| roseella |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 10:23:12 AM
I just got over my hesitation and ordered the organic beef that MJ has listed on her website.
Coming from Wyoming and that is a piece away but it sure sounds good.
Peggy
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| roseella |
Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 08:08:10 AM
Nicole, We will be trying some of the beef that MJ recommends this weekend. The order came this week and I am anxious to try it.
Peggy
myviewpaintingstoo.blogspot.com |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 06:37:58 AM
Kerry, the only complaints I have heard about CSAs/co-ops is that your choice is limited sometimes. For example, the co-op here allows you to choose what foods you like so that they won't give you stuff that you won't eat, but it is a limited list. However, the benefit is that if the co-op is large enough, the prices are cheaper. I am not as familiar with shares/CSAs, though I do know how they work. We just don't have any too close here. But, if you'd be interested in a share, and if it IS a lot of food, I'd can/freeze what you couldn't use immediately, and maybe you could go into a share together with another family to split the food.
I prefer to buy direct from the farmer because I personally like to establish a face to face relationship. For example, our little guy down the road ('Pug') is who I usually buy from now if I need something I don't already grow. His wife was diagnosed with cancer this year, and I don't mind shelling out a few extra dollars to help them out. I just feel good about helping them out, ya know? :0)
FarmGirl #1390
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| texdane |
Posted - Jun 18 2010 : 06:22:38 AM
Be warned: Once you try it(the beef MaryJane recommends), you are ruined for any other beef, LOL! It is amazing! We have filled our freezer with it. Love it: the steaks, the ground beef, the hot dogs...Yummy!
Nicole
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| Kerbear |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 7:12:02 PM
Amanda~
Thank you so much for the website and all your help. There are so many farms in TN. What is the best way to go? Shares, farmers markets, CSA, co-ops-- I have thought a lot about considering doing a share but have heard that there is sooo much food? Is that true?
I really need to do some research on this--
~Kerry Anne
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 08:53:41 AM
amanda thanks for the harvest site. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 08:46:22 AM
Hey, Kerry,
Every farm is different. Some sell only @ farmer's markets, but others will sell direct to you from their home (like me!). There are sooo many ways that this can work, because some farmers sell through a co-op, some through a CSA, and some direct. I have done a search for you for Tennessee thru localharvest.org. Wow, as a state, you are covered up with agricultural outlets! Yay! Here's the link:
http://www.localharvest.org/search.jsp?lat=35.898167&lon=-84.40441&scale=6&ty=-1
Find a farmer via the site that is close to you, then click on the name of that farm and it will show you what is available. Just call and ask! Farmers are usually really happy to talk to you about what they raise. There are probably also markets/groceries nearby that carry local produce, too. These are also posted on localharvest. Let us know what you find out.
Roseella, can't wait to hear what you do with your beef! Yum.
FarmGirl #1390
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| roseella |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 07:46:28 AM
Well, the tracking number from UPS says it is on it's way. Sure does use a lot of fossil fuel to get it to Al from Wy.
I will let you know how I like it.
myviewpaintingstoo.blogspot.com |
| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 05:09:37 AM
Peggy,
Good for you!
We just purchased grass fed beef for the first time from a farmer in our county Sunday. My DH and I can't believe how much better it tastes, not to mention knowing we aren't eating antibiotic, hormone-filled "meat".
Judy
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
| Annab |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 03:50:07 AM
We are very fortunate to also get our beef and pork from a trusted friend.
All grass fed, no unnecessary extras...and MIGHTY tasty! |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 7:13:39 PM
howdy farm girls, i have a cow going in tomorrow. she is grass fed 100 percent. she will hang up to 21 days. since she is a girl she will be a little more tender. many things can have an effect on tenderness. being upset when killed. not aging long enough. temperature of cooler. our meat is always tender and flavorful. we raise dexters. they are a smaller animal. easier to keep.they are running a special no kill fee. cut and wrap is 62 cents. we will see if they do a good job. they seem really nice. i can watch it get cut up. they will kill her here. i never give grain. it changes the good fats to bad fats in 48 hours. it causes the marbling to be cholesterol. just my thoughts happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| KathleenL |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 11:27:20 AM
I really can't eat meat that isn't organic anymore. The taste is off. Right now I purchase it at the health food market but I'd love to find a local source.
Kathy |
| Kerbear |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 10:54:50 AM
Amanda~
I have been wanting to find a local farmer to buy produce, eggs and meats from. How does it all work?
~Kerry Anne
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 15 2010 : 07:49:33 AM
I will not eat anything but grass fed any more. I raised a steer and he was strictly grass with some hay. He's in the freezer now and very good. The burger is pink and really lean. But so good. I do like to marinate the steaks in some oliveoil, rosemary and garlic and cook real slow and eat right away. Otherwise they are tough when they get cool. But still good. The roasts are fantastic! I have been making the Pioneer Woman's pot roast and it is the best ever. Just remember to cook it slow and low.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| roseella |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 11:43:03 AM
Thanks Amanda, I know it will taste different than the beef that I have been buying in the grocery store. Even though I have been buying 'grass fed'.
I did look into local suppliers and will do that again.
Peggy
myviewpaintingstoo.blogspot.com |
| msdoolittle |
Posted - Jun 14 2010 : 11:06:25 AM
I am very fortunate to have a farmer friend locally who does this. It tastes great, though it is veeery lean! :0) Just take that into consideration when cooking it. Have you tried localharvest.org? Maybe you, too, can find a local farmer who raises it. :0D
FarmGirl #1390
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