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[[Jacob Springs Farm]] produces [[grass-fed beef]] for the [[locker trade]] and for it's [[Meat CSA]]. | [[Jacob Springs Farm]] produces [[grass-fed beef]] for the [[locker trade]] and for it's [[Meat CSA]]. | ||
| + | The herd consists of several heritage breeds in purebred and crossbreed animals. Breeds include [[American Milking Devon]], Highlander, British White, Shorthorn and Jersey. | ||
==2013 & 2014== | ==2013 & 2014== | ||
| − | Prior to purchasing [[mother cows]] for the [[Jacob Springs raw milk program]] in 2013 | + | Prior to purchasing [[mother cows]] for the [[Jacob Springs raw milk program]] in 2013, the Jacob Springs beef program was run as a [[stocker/finisher operation]], purchasing steers from other area farms or the livestock auction and finishing them on grass. |
==Grass-fed wagyu experiment== | ==Grass-fed wagyu experiment== | ||
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| + | ==Reserving beef== | ||
| + | A limited number of whole and half animals are available on a yearly basis. Harvest is typically in the late fall. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:02, 2 April 2015
Jacob Springs Farm produces grass-fed beef for the locker trade and for it's Meat CSA. The herd consists of several heritage breeds in purebred and crossbreed animals. Breeds include American Milking Devon, Highlander, British White, Shorthorn and Jersey.
2013 & 2014
Prior to purchasing mother cows for the Jacob Springs raw milk program in 2013, the Jacob Springs beef program was run as a stocker/finisher operation, purchasing steers from other area farms or the livestock auction and finishing them on grass.
Grass-fed wagyu experiment
Reserving beef
A limited number of whole and half animals are available on a yearly basis. Harvest is typically in the late fall.
