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Date: | Sun, 18 Aug 2002 11:37:57 -0400 |
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About two months ago I started calling farmers in Virginia and Maryland USA
listed on eatwild.com or referred by others. City boy (from Southern
California where there are no seasons) that I am, I learned a lot.
Virginia is largely rural, rolling hills with lots of grassland.
Temperatures are temperate most of the time. July and August are average
90F, winters get a little snow a few times and are often 40F.
Although it may be obvious to most, I discovered for the first time that
since grass has a growing season here, grassfed steers and lambs have a
season too. Many steers are fed grains in the wintertime.
One farm person told me she had a few steers that had eaten nothing but
grass, some salt available when they wanted it, and some kelp. No grains,
ever.
She called me and I ordered a front quarter. I spoke to the butcher and the
meat is hanging dry in the cooler for a few weeks to age. I was able to
discuss what I wanted and they will package and freeze the meat and I am
picking it up in about a week.
I will let you know how it goes.
--Richard
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