High methane emissions from cattle have recently put beef in the climate change (global warming) spotlight, but do "cow farts" really deserve a bad rap? To be clear, it's not "cow farts" that's one cause of methane, it's their burps. Still, there's a global outcry to "STOP EATING BEEF"
What is the difference between a heifer and a cow? Most of us tend to say "cow" when we refer to heifers, bulls, cows, and steers. Before I (Ryan) technically knew anything about these beautiful animals, I did the same thing. If I'm being truthful, I still do it
Back to Beef: A Temporary Vegetarian's Guide to Eating Beef Again Beef may not always be what's for dinner, but for a lot of vegetarians, it's back on the menu. So why did they become vegetarian in the first place? While there are several main reasons why people turn to
Heart-healthy beef may seem like an oxymoron to some, but research has shown that eating beef that's lean can be part of the solution to a heart-healthy diet. The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and concluded that people consuming lean beef daily as
Grass-fed beef is one of the most popular types of beef you can buy. However, is it pasture-fed beef that you're after? When you think of the term grass-fed, you might automatically think about a beautiful, lush, wide-open pasture. While you are correct, you are also incorrect. Confusing?
Omega-3s are fatty acids found in fish and, believe it or not, Maine-Anjou cattle at Millner Family Farm. The big deal here is that Omega-3s have been found to help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, arthritis, dementia, and more. Since the body is unable to produce
Grass-fed and grass-finished beef is a topic we love to talk about at Millner Family Farm. Our Maine-Anjou animals are totally fed on grass and finished which gives them the natural nutrients they need to be how nature intended them to be, not obese and filled with grain
Grass-fed beef is better for you and is also better for the environment. When you think of healthy food, you might not think of beef right away. At Millner Family Farm, we want to educate the community about why keeping grass-fed, grass-finished beef in your diet is important. It is
What is rotational grazing? Rotational grazing is determining a set number of days to move your cattle to various pastures in order to maintain nutrient-rich, healthy forages. Temporary fencing is often used for larger pastures in order to maintain smaller parcels for effective grazing. This gives us better quality
What's all the beef? People want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Grass-fed Maine-Anjou cattle at Millner Family Farm graze on pastures that are nutrient-rich. This allows us to ensure the highest quality, steroid-free, antibiotic-free beef without added hormones or animal by-products. That's a mouth-full! All grass, no grain. Maine-Anjou grass-fed