Why does grass fed meat cost more than conventional meat?
The US government heavily subsidizes the production of grain in this country. Because of these subsidies, corn is relatively cheap to produce, store and feed. Additionally, corn is very high in energy. When cattle are fed corn, they will put more fat in their meat, very quickly. Grain-fattened cattle can be ready for slaughter in as little as 16 months. Most grass-fed cattle are at least 18-24 months of age at slaughter. No short-cuts are taken with truly grass fed meat. Fewer animals can be raised responsibly on pasture as can be raised on feedlots. We are committed to not polluting our land or our community with run-off manure or with offensive smells. We are also committed to the health of our animals. In order to achieve this, we raise only the number of animals our land can support. We cannot compete with the low prices of subsidized, industrial, commoditiy-based farming without compromising on quality. However, our meat far exceeds factory-raised meat in terms of quality, health
