How To Butcher Animals and Feel Good About it.

This is one of the most challenging things we do at The North Coast Ranch. Animal welfare is important to all of us. ​Butchering season is here and it’s always bittersweet:

Bitter because our animals make the ultimate sacrifice for each of our families' health and well-being. Sweet because our freezers are nearly empty …

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Remarkable Bull Crap or Something Real?

Grass-fed beef is a popular choice if you’re seeking a more natural and sustainable option for your meat consumption. Unlike grain-fed cattle, grass-fed cattle are raised on a diet of grass and forage, resulting in beef that is reported to offer higher nutritional value and supports environmentally friendly farming practices.

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Farmer Jim’s 7 Famous Little Tips for Improved Grilling

While I am not passionate about backyard grilling, I do enjoy it...and I bet you do too. As we are nearing the end of the traditional “grilling season” in Northern climates, there’s no need to stop grilling just because football season has started, the kids are back in school, etc. In fact, temps have cooled slightly…and the days and nights are 100% perfection.

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