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Here at Sebago Lake Ranch we do not use any form of growth hormones, or feeds with antibiotics. Our cows all graze on lush Maine pastures throughout the spring and into the late fall months, and are supplemented with our farm raised hay during the winter. They get to live outdoors, grazing upon nature's 'salad bar' on a daily basis. This makes for happy cows and a healthier product. According to many sources and also an article featured in MOTHER EARTH NEWS, grass fed is "better for the environment than crowding cattle onto feedlots, which causes serious problems with air and water quality." Unfortunately, what we're suddenly becoming more attuned to is another point Jo Robinson makes about feeding cattle corn: "This unnatural grain-based diet is producing toxic E.coli bacteria." Jo Robinson wrote Why Grass Fed is Best in 2000 explaining the many health benefits of grass fed beef. Learn more about the benefits of pastured raised meats and eggs. We highly recommend the book Pasture Perfect by Jo Robinson. It goes into great detail about all the health benefits of a healthier animal and healthier you in addition to offering a great section of recipes to try!
If you would like some detailed information about the many nutritional, environmental and health benefits of natural, grass fed beef please visit: Eat Wild. They have several articles and great information. At this time we are SOLD OUT for Fall 2008. We will begin taking deposits for 1/4's, 1/2's and whole Beeves for Spring in January 2009. Supply for spring will be limited. Download the Current 2008 Price Sheet for current prices. Payments by cash, check, money order or PayPal. We are proud to offer our grass fed beef every Saturday morning from 8am-12 noon, at the Lakes Region Farmers Market in North Windham. Want a specific item? We can bring it to the farm market for you- send us an email for details! Meat is also available for purchase at the farm by appointment; we require a minimum sale of $50. A purchase of a side or quarter is the most economical way to go if you have the freezer space, plus you don't have to worry about us selling out of meat at the farm. Please call in advance to make sure we will be at the farm, and available to help you. Please bear with us as we update the look of our new site to offer you more information on us and grass fed beef. |