Twin Oaks Farm

How Do We Raise Grass Fed Beef ?

Grass fed beef is raised all on grass. From the start calves are allowed to nurse on their mothers and are weaned at seven months. After being weaned, the cows are then raised out on pasture and graze solely on grass. Human intervention is minimal because the cows know what they need to do. We just make sure the cows have grass available and then let them do the rest.

What is Real Grass Fed Beef ?

Real grass fed beef is beef that is raised from start to finish entirely on grass. During the summer months our cows are allowed to graze the grass growing in the pasture. During the winter months our cows are fed hay that is made local in our area. It is beef that doesn’t have anything else added to its diet other than grass.

How Do You Cook Grass Fed Beef?

There are many different ways to cook grass fed beef. You can grill it, smoke it, or slow cook it. One of our favorites is steaks on the grill. Another family favorite is a roast slow cooked in the oven. However, the possibilities are endless. Grass fed beef has an amazing taste that packs more flavor than grain fed beef (at least in our mind).

What Are the Health Benefits of Grass Fed Beef?

There are many different health benefits involved with grass fed beef. Grass fed beef has much less monosaturated fat as compared to grain fed beef. Grass fed beef also has as much as 3-5 times as many omega-3’s as compared to grain fed beef. In addition to that, grass fed beef has about twice as much Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) then grain fed beef.