We always seem to be juggling several projects at once. Right now it’s planning to build a new barn and storefront and implementing a very extensive plumbing system on our ranch. Why? To provide what we refer to as irrigation in all the pastures on our ranch.
One of the most important parts of rotational grazing is getting water to each and every paddock
We are proud to announce that Vitamins Plus in Longview has started carrying our soy-free pasture-raised chicken, making them the FIRST store in Texas to carry all three of our meat varieties! They now carry whole chickens, boneless skinless breast, thighs, brisket, boneless ribeye, t-bone, sirloin, beef round roast, chuck roast, stew meat, ground beef, and pork chops. Please stop by and check out their inventory, and let
Answer: “Chicken backs” are the core of the chicken that is left after the breast, wings, and legs have been cut away for parts.
Our chicken backs are fairly meaty and are typically used to make broth and to harvest the remaining meat. 2013 is the first year we have been able to offer this cut, and we are excited to share the results… ... Continue reading | 12 Comments
If you’ve ever shopped at a farmers market, or perhaps been lucky enough to visit several different ones, you’ll realize that it is usually a totally unique experience—for better or worse, it is nothing like shopping at a supermarket or a mall.
In some cases, there are similarities to conventional shopping outlets. A large market like Shreveport’s will have traffic and noise… ... Continue reading
I have seen lots of conversation online about consumers’ local, pasture-based egg source selling them pale eggs in the summertime—even paler than what is found at the supermarket!
Naturally the reaction is, “Why am I paying more and going to greater lengths to get what appears to be an inferior
By Jerica CadmanFarming can be described with a vast variety of words, and Matt and I often reflect on how different farming is from “real life,” because not too long ago, we exited the corporate/university world to enter into a life of working with the land for a living. It is a life of uncertainty, excitement, disappointment, worry, hope, and sacrifice, full of interesting people, hard work, long days, and… ... Continue reading | 2 Comments
Pedro on the left and Big John on the right.
Meet Pedro, the young Jersey bull owned by TrueFields LLC. Pedro, who is a dairy bull (as opposed to a beef bull), is a bit more high-strung than our beef bull, Big John. That’s not… ... Continue reading
By PapPap Cadman
Do you know the difference between a cow and a steer? Or a heifer and a stirk?
Sometimes understanding all the various words used in raising cattle, as well as other farm animals, can be daunting. When I arrived at Shady Grove Ranch some three years ago, that was certainly my experience. It seemed to… ... Continue reading
Well, I know I love looking at pictures of gardens, so I thought I’d share ours. It is coming along well, but we haven’t eaten anything (except the herbs) yet. Hopefully this year marks the start of a regular harvest from a spring and fall garden in East Texas. We also hope to keep expanding it enough each year to eventually have some extra for you! In the meantime, check… ... Continue reading
