Greater Consumer Value
Why is local meat better? Reason #4 is greater consumer value. Animal well-being, food traceability, and human health matter.
Sounder Agricultural Practices
Why is local meat better? Reason #3 is sounder agricultural practices. Learn about rotational grazing and what it means for soils, plants, animals, and people.
Healthier, Well-Cared for Animals
Why is local meat better? Reason #2 is healthier, well-cared for animals. Learn about the challenges at large feedlots.
Local Meat Has Better Nutritional Value
Local meat is grass-fed and has better nutritional value. Grass-feed beef has higher levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamins A and E.
Five Reasons Local Meat is Better
Here are five reasons why local meat is better than what you can buy from the big companies that dominate so much of the beef industry.
Do Cows Cause Water Pollution?
Agricultural run-off is a bigger problem that cow manure – and manure itself could be part of the solution.
Do Cows Cause Climate Change?
Do cows cause climate change? Yes, it’s true that cattle release methane. But when you look at the data, you can see things more clearly.
Why Do Cows Chew Their Cud?
There’s a lot more happening in a cow’s mouth than meets the eye. There’s a reason that cows chew their cud for a while. Here’s why.
How Do Cows Stay Cool?
How do cows stay cool when the temperature rises? Find out why that’s a dairy industry concern and affects barn construction.
How Cows Digest Grass – and What It Really Means for the Environment
Cows are phenomenal biological processing plants on four hooves. Learn how cows digest grass and what it means for the environment.