I read this article on Money Saving Queen a few weeks back and thought it was perfect to share regarding buying local grass fed beef. Are you considering buying local grass fed beef? If so there are many things to consider such as the breed and conditioning of the cattle.
Money Saving Queen features even more on purchasing local grass fed beef, head on over to read more if you are considering local grass fed beef.
Along with this article, I did a twitter party a while back with the beef council which led me to learn more facts on beef and you can view those here on Tips and Tricks of Beef.
Let us know, do you purchase only local grass fed beef? Do you use a local food cooperative? What are your tips?
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Comments & Reviews
I would just warn to make sure you’re buying a beef cow and not a retired milch cow (they say they taste different). Also, make sure the beef is hung for a few days. We spent $800 on a quarter and ended up throwing the lot away because it was so irony – my butcher said it was because they didn’t hang it long enough and let all the blood drain. Get recommendations from friends. And when you find a reliable supplier, hang on for dear life! 🙂
Buying local from a rancher you personally know is ideal. However, not everyone has that opportunity. If you really want the best grass fed beef, check out http://www.ToplineFoods.com. They have grass fed beef, organic chicken, wild caught seafood and more and they ship very affordably, especially in the western U.S. I have been buying from them for 3 years now and have always been very happy with the price and quality.