Short's Family Farm lies in the rain shadow of the beautiful Olympic Mountains. Our natural 100% grass fed and finished beef is grown on the lush pastures of Chimacum Valley.
By frequently rotating pastures our cattle learn to appreciate our presence. We reward the cattle with fresh, untrammeled lush grass and clover and they reward us by being easy to handle. Even with over 100 mature cows and over 100 offspring, we know the unique individuality of the herd and they certainly know us. The established bond makes for a low stress environment. We manage special pastures for finishing 60-90 days before harvest to boost nutritional value, flavor, marbling and tenderness.
We do not feed any grain, antibiotics, growth hormones or steroids. If an occasional animal needs an antibiotic, it is identified and not marketed through our normal program. Wormers and pesticides for flies and lice are seldom used.
You can buy a whole and half beef. You can also buy individual cuts that are double paper wrapped and frozen. All harvesting, aging, cutting and wrapping is done under the watchful eyes of USDA inspectors.
We do not like the 180-mile drive to the harvesting facility, but it is extremely clean, well organized, good people, and they age and cut our animals exactly as ordered.
Because our soils are mostly peat in a frequently flooded valley, we must keep our cattle in a large confinement area in the winter to protect water quality and salmon habitat and to reduce field plugging. Our grass and clover hay and silage are fed at these times.
Please check us out and enjoy local, tender, flavorful, nutritious natural 100% grass fed beef.
By frequently rotating pastures our cattle learn to appreciate our presence. We reward the cattle with fresh, untrammeled lush grass and clover and they reward us by being easy to handle. Even with over 100 mature cows and over 100 offspring, we know the unique individuality of the herd and they certainly know us. The established bond makes for a low stress environment. We manage special pastures for finishing 60-90 days before harvest to boost nutritional value, flavor, marbling and tenderness.
We do not feed any grain, antibiotics, growth hormones or steroids. If an occasional animal needs an antibiotic, it is identified and not marketed through our normal program. Wormers and pesticides for flies and lice are seldom used.
You can buy a whole and half beef. You can also buy individual cuts that are double paper wrapped and frozen. All harvesting, aging, cutting and wrapping is done under the watchful eyes of USDA inspectors.
We do not like the 180-mile drive to the harvesting facility, but it is extremely clean, well organized, good people, and they age and cut our animals exactly as ordered.
Because our soils are mostly peat in a frequently flooded valley, we must keep our cattle in a large confinement area in the winter to protect water quality and salmon habitat and to reduce field plugging. Our grass and clover hay and silage are fed at these times.
Please check us out and enjoy local, tender, flavorful, nutritious natural 100% grass fed beef.
100% grass fed beef product list
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Health Benefits of 100% Grass Fed Beef
1. Lower in total fat. 2. Higher in beta-carotene (an antioxidant that is good for vision, immunity and overall health). 3. Higher in Vitamin E (used in treating diabetes, preventing cancer, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood). 4. Higher in B vitamins, thiamin (B-1) and riboflavin (B-2) (helps form new red blood cells, maintains brain functions and supports a healthy metabolism). 5. Higher in minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium. (Bone support, helps prevent stroke and heart attack, prevents also high blood pressure. 6. Higher in total omega-3s (promote over all health, reduce risk of heart attack or stroke, improves overall brain health. 7. A healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids (1.65 vs. 4.84) (our bodies don’t have the enzymes to produce these fatty acids so we must find them in our diet. Omega 6 – pro-inflammatory vs. Omega 3 – anti-inflammatory. 8. Higher in CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) (Thought to be anti-carcinogenic, help prevent obesity, prevent diabetes, prevent heart disease, increase immunity, increase bone density and suppress the growth of cancer cells. |
