What is the difference between grass-fed and grain-fed?
Some organic meat is produced using certified organic grain, while other organic meat is produced by allowing the livestock to feed on certified organic pastures. Some organic meat is produced using a combination of the two types of feed. Both certified organic feed and pasture are grown on land that has been free of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides for a minimum of three years. In general, grass-fed meat is going to be leaner (lower fat content) than grain-fed meat and may have a slightly higher protein content.
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