The Benefits of Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) on a Pasture-Based Poultry Farm

Our livestock guardian dogs, also known as LGDs, consistently steal the show during farm events here at David's Pasture. In regenerative agriculture, where harmony between nature and farming practices is most important, livestock guardian dogs play an essential role, particularly when raising poultry. Not only do these hard-working canines protect our flocks, they also contribute significantly to wildlife conservation and the efficiency of our farm. Understanding the purpose and benefits of LGDs reveals why they are worth their weight in gold.

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David's Pasture: The Story and Meaning Behind Our Name

When my parents, David & Kim Kesten, started this business in 2011, we had defaulted to the name Kesten Family Farm. While fitting, the name didn’t fully capture the vision that my dad had cast for our business. That summer, we spent several weeks brainstorming a new name that would better encompass the values of our business. One morning, at the age of 11, I woke up from a dream. I don’t remember the dream now, except that it involved glimpses throughout King David’s life. I woke up with the name “David’s Pasture” repeating in my head. Half asleep, I stumbled into the dining room where the rest of my family was already enjoying breakfast and asked, “how about David’s Pasture?” It didn’t take long for the rest of my family to agree that David's Pasture was the perfect name.

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A Small Farmer's Perspective on the USDA's RFID Ear Tag Mandate

Hey guys, Remi here. 👨‍🌾 Today I want to share my perspective on the USDA's upcoming mandate for RFID ear tags to be used on cattle and bison moved across state lines. First let me state that I am not entirely against RFID Ear Tags, but I am against them being mandated by the government. In this post I will share some of the advantages of RFID technology, as well as the struggles this new requirement presents for ranchers and consumers alike.

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At David's Pasture the Livestock Come First {Why This Week's Email Was LATE}

Whew! It's been a long week. 😅 Case in point: my midweek email went out Saturday instead of Thursday morning this week. I don't like getting behind on my communications to you, but here at David's Pasture we put our livestock first. ☝ I almost gave up on writing this email, but I decided it's better late than never! You deserve to know what's going on over here and why my email is late.

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The Mud Spa: Why Pigs Love to Wallow

Ever seen pigs having a blast in the mud? It might seem messy or excessive, but there's more to it than meets the eye. Pigs are onto something with their love for wallowing—it's not only natural, but super important for their health and happiness. Let me explain why in simple terms.

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The Farm Boy Who Didn't Eat Eggs (or Drink Milk!)

Once upon a time there was a farm boy who didn't eat eggs or drink milk. Everyone gave him a hard time, which is understandable considering the irony of not being able to enjoy the food you produce yourself. Yes, that boy was me.

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Antibiotics: Coming Soon to a Chicken Chain Near You

You may have seen the recent commotion following fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A's decision to backtrack their pledge of "No Antibiotics Ever" to "maintain supply of the high-quality chicken you expect from us." They recently replaced their NAE standard with "No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine", which is supposed to restrict antibiotic use to those not commonly used to treat people, and "allows use of animal antibiotics only if the animal and those around it were to become sick."

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How to Find the Cuts of Pasture Raised Meat You're Looking For

Here's a quick tip for finding the cuts of meat you are looking for using Product Tags in our online farm store.

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Are You Looking for Sugar-free Bacon and Other Sugar-free Meats?

Are you healing your gut, trying to lose weight, or simply making healthier choices in your everyday diet? Then you probably want to consume less sugar. It can be difficult to find bacon, sausage, hot dogs, and other seasoned meats that don't contain sugar or artificial sweeteners. Today, I want to help you in your search!

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