Tag Archives: sustainable farm

Farmer Seeks Research on Dry Aged Beef

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: April 5, 2010
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Farm Manager, Chris Kerston is looking for scientific research on dry aging of beef. He suspects it may make meat more nutritious and digestible.

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Consumer Protection Groups Pushing for Food Safety Bills

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: September 15, 2009
Little Helpers in the Greenhouse

Homesteader, Chrys Ostrander suggests Consumer Groups supporting the food safety bill, need to make their support contingent on protecting small farms.

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Humanely Raised Lamb Served at Presidential Inaugural Balls

By Kimberly Hartke | Published: January 21, 2009
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Fields of Athenry Farm of Leesburg, Virginia was honored to be a part of yesterday’s Presidential Inauguration celebration. Their humanely raised, grass fed lamb was chosen…

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