BEEFOLOGY BLOG

Do you enjoy saving time and money? Do you want to feed your family well but economically? Do you find comfort knowing that your freezer is always full of delicious, nutritious grass fed beef? Those are just some reasons why it’s better to go with a recurring meat subscription from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed. All our meat was raised according to regenerative agriculture principles. That means the cattle were never fed grain, but were nourished solely on grass and forage. They never received hormones to fatten them up, nor antibiotics to prevent the diseases so prevalent in cattle living in crowded feedlots. RECURRENT MEAT SUBSCRIPTION Have your grass fed beef subscription delivered to your door each month. If you prefer a different delivery schedule, such as every six or eight weeks, that’s fine, too. Burgers, steaks, roasts, chops, and other 100% grass fed beef choices are available by subscription. So are grass fed hot dogs, sausages, and beef jerky. All are high quality with great flavor. Whether you live alone or have a large family, there’s a subscription bundle that’s right for you. There are options to suit every type of budget.   Recurrent meat subscriptions are offered at a discount from the price you pay when ordering the cuts directly each time. It’s an unbeatable value based on price alone, but even more so when you consider how a steady supply of healthy meat saves time and lessens stress. FREEZER FRESHNESS Our 100% grass fed beef items stay fresh in your freezer for an entire year. You never have to run to the store to select a beef cut if unexpected guests arrive or you want to change your meal plans. All meats are flash frozen and vacuum-sealed prior to shipping. Grass fed beef contains more nutrients than grain fed beef, including essential omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins and minerals. Those nutrients are locked in during the flash freezing process.   HELPING THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT A recurring meat subscription goes beyond the personal benefits. By placing a subscription order, you are helping to support a community of regenerative ranchers and farmers committed to raising cattle holistically and humanely while rebuilding soils. Regenerative agriculture focuses on soil health, reducing erosion and run-off, protecting water sources, and improving biodiversity. It eliminates the need for chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Regenerative agricultural methods help capture carbon – the primary driver of greenhouse gas emissions and thus, climate change – from heading into the atmosphere and sequesters it in the soil instead. For instance, by choosing the Hobby Farmer monthly subscription, you help to regenerate 36,000 acres of U.S. farmland annually. Each month you’ll receive 4 pounds of ground beef, one roast, four premium steaks, and a package of a cooked or value-added product, such as hot dogs.   More than the land of farmers and ranchers improves. It boosts their livelihoods, as well as the economies and health of rural communities. Farmers and ranchers do not have to purchase expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals to control pests and weeds. They and their workers no longer run the substantial health risks connected with exposure to these harmful chemicals. 100% GRASS FED BEEF SUBSCRIPTIONS Wouldn’t a recurrent meat subscription make your life easier while saving money? The 100% grass fed beef recurrent meat subscription available from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed includes the Hobby Farmer, at $99 for the first order and $99 on the first of each month. The Restorative Rancher bundle is $199 for the initial order and $199 on the first of the month thereafter, while the Regenerative Renegade subscription bundle is $299 for the first order and $299 on the first of the month. Each example is a savings of $10 over a single order of each bundle. Love burgers? The large grass fed ground beef subscription bundle starts at $59.99 per month. The small grass fed ground beef subscription bundle is just $30.99 a month. Keto Blend and Renegade Blend Organ and Ground Beef subscriptions are also available. We deliver nationwide. All meats are sourced from the location closest to the delivery destination. You can change your order or cancel your subscription any time. Free shipping on orders over $249!

Regenerative agricultural techniques focus on improving soil health. They may also prove key to combating climate change, an existential threat to our planet. Regenerative agriculture can transfer huge quantities of carbon to the soil rather than releasing it into the atmosphere, where it is a major source of greenhouse gases. Those gases are a primary contributor to climate change. All 100% grass fed, grass finished beef available from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed was raised using regenerative agriculture principles. Learn more about these principles and how they affect your meal.     ROTATIONAL GRAZING Rotational pasture grazing is a cornerstone of raising livestock via regenerative agriculture. This practice involves allowing animals to graze on only one area of a pasture at a time. This is done by subdividing the pasture or grasslands into smaller paddocks. Cattle are grazed in a paddock for several hours to several days, then are moved on to the next paddock, where the process repeats itself. The grass on which they graze should prove optimal for maturity and height. The grazed area is left to rest and recover. This practice permits forage plants to regenerate. Eventually, the carrying capacity of the land and yield is increased. Rotational grazing is known by other terms, including Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing. The movement of cattle mimics that of the wild herbivores, such as bison, that once roamed prairie grasslands.   When livestock are allowed to graze continuously, they deplete the soil’s organic matter. Plants do not have time to recover, affecting their root systems. Without deep roots, plants lose the ability to hold water effectively. Rotational grazing can bring life back to damaged soil.     AVOIDING HERBICIDES AND PESTICIDES Regenerative agriculture avoids the use of herbicides and pesticides. These chemicals not only kill off native wildlife but damage the microbial health of the soil. Instead of herbicides and pesticides, regenerative farmers and ranchers rely on techniques such as cover cropping and reduced tillage. By planting cover crops, infestations by insects and weeds are minimized. These crops also reduce erosion and improve soil structure. Healthy soils are necessary for environmentally sustainable pest management. Good soil structure resists pests much more efficiently than soils with poor structure. Tilling the soil for planting crops involves turning over up to 10 inches of soil. Over time, tillage loosens. Plant materials covering the soil are removed. The soil is left bare, making it more vulnerable to water and wind erosion. Tilled soil loses the ability to retain water and filter nutrients. The practice removes or destroys beneficial insects and microbes necessary for soil health. Tillage creates the need for using potentially harmful pesticides and herbicides because the soil can no longer protect itself. No-till farming requires special equipment for minimal soil disturbance when planting seeds. No-till or reduced tilling uses dry hay, straw, or mulches for weed suppression. The soil biome is able to regenerate.   NATURAL FERTILIZER Rather than use chemical fertilizers, cattle raised using regenerative agriculture naturally fertilize the land through their manure. Manure contains organic matter and nutrients, replenishing soils. It attracts birds, earthworms, and other wildlife that sample droppings and spread seeds within the manure. This, in turn, increases biodiversity.   NO HORMONES OR ANTIBIOTICS Conventionally-raised cattle spend their last months in crowded feedlots, technically known as Concentrated Animals Feeding Operations (CAFOs). While there, they are fattened on grain and fed hormones to boost weight. Because cattle are packed in and cannot practice natural behaviors, they are more likely to become sick. The preventive use of antibiotics can keep some of these diseases at bay, but these medications enter the food chain through the meat. Grass fed beef spend their entire lives on grass or forage. They live the way Nature intended. They are never fed grain, hormones, or antibiotics. They do take longer to gain weight, so are slaughtered at a later date than conventionally raised beef.   WE USE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE TO PRODUCE OUR 100% GRASS FED BEEF When you order grass fed beef from Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed, you are doing more than receiving healthy, nutritious food. You, too, are part of an ecosystem, one that recognizes the need for sustainable land management practices. You are willing to pay a bit more for grass fed beef because you recognize that good land stewardship is crucial.   Shop our online store and take advantage of the savings offered by our subscription deals. Free shipping on orders over $249!