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Edgar Smith, managing director and one of the third generation of his family to own and operate their Heritage Farm says “The designation means that the Farm adheres strictly to the very highest standards of land and animal stewardship, a philosophy and way of life that our family has endorsed for many years.” The Smiths have planted four kinds of mixed grasses and natural wildflowers and herbs, like clovers, plantain and dandelions, for their Heritage herd which produces superior Natural Pastures pasture-perfect Beef. They also harvest non-grazed pastures and vacuum pack the silage so even in winter, the cows eat pristine grasses, wildflowers and herbs. Enjoy delicious terroir and superior nutrition of pasture-perfect, grass-finished Natural Pastures Beef.
Savour delicious local sustainably-raised, pasture-perfect beef. Enjoy tasty, healthy rewards from our natural farming practices at our Heritage Farms, where Natural Pastures Beef are born and raised on thick pasture swards in the rich Comox Valley. Free of chemical pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics, growth hormones and anything genetically modified, these are select Heritage animals of predominately Angus bloodlines.
The uniqueness of our mild marine climate, Heritage herd and natural farming based on grass pastures creates an unparalleled, superior taste and quality in Natural Pastures Beef. Our Heritage Farms pristine, pure pastures, streams, forests and coastal location, provide a deliciously rare “terroir” to Natural Pastures grass-finished Beef.
Natural Pastures Beef provides the neutraceutical health benefits of grass fed animals. Natural pastured beef is higher in the following nutrients than grainfed cows: higher in Vitamin A and E, Carotenoids, Omega-3 fatty acids (EFAs), Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLAs) and natural enzymes. Research by the University Wisconsin-Madison and by Utah State University has found that CLAs in your diet prevents cancer and heart disease and decreases body fat.
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Environmental Stewardship
One of their goals for the Farm is to create and support the diverse, sustainable landscape of forest, grassland and riparian areas to maintain the native integrity of the Upper Little River Basin. This restored stream habitat supports thousands of coho salmon fry. The Smiths cooperate with the local salmon enhancement society, which has built and maintains a fish hatchery on the Farm at the head of the stream. Cows are kept out of the entire 15 kilometres of the stream and spawning and rearing habitat.
Cooking Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Beef
Natural Pastures grass-fed, grass-finished beef is best when rare or medium rare. Lower heat is recommended which means cooking for a slightly longer time, turning steaks more often.
Here is the most important part! Meat continues to cook even after it has been removed from the heat source, therefore, you want to stop cooking the meat just before it has reached the desired doneness; it will finish cooking on its own from the residual heat.