Hey guys! Farmer Remi here today to talk about a rarely-discussed food that I believe deserves more appreciation; pork lard. Lard is a God-given superfood that has been a subject of controversy over the last century (and most of history for that matter). But this nutrient-dense and versatile fat has a long history as a pantry staple in cultures around the world.
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.
When my parents, David & Kim Kesten, started this business in 2011, we had defaulted to the name Kesten Family Farm. While fitting, the name didnât 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 donât remember the dream now, except that it involved glimpses throughout King Davidâs life. I woke up with the name âDavidâs Pastureâ repeating in my head. Half asleep, I stumbled into the dining room where the rest of my family was already enjoying breakfast and asked, âhow about Davidâs Pasture?â It didnât take long for the rest of my family to agree that David's Pasture was the perfect name.
Hey guys, Remi here. đ¨âđž 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.
Whew! It's been a long week. đ 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. â 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.
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 wallowingâit's not only natural, but super important for their health and happiness. Let me explain why in simple terms.
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.
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."
Here's a quick tip for finding the cuts of meat you are looking for using Product Tags in our online farm store.
