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Who We Are
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Barbara, Fiona, Felix, Jasmin, Melanie and Dominique Schellenberg
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Food is more than something to still one's hunger or silence one's cravings. Food is a choice we make for ourselves and our surroundings; it is not just a personal choice; it is an ethical choice. There is a need to consider our present actions as they will impact the future. Good food is produced on land, where holistic decision making is being used by management. Our family is working together to bring to you the same quality product that we are enjoying every day.
Best for the Land
Our family's grass farming practices are beneficial to the land. Manure is naturally deposited upon the soil as the animals graze. Their cloven-hooves massage the pastures, preventing capping of the soil and helping to bury seeds for germination. The cattle are moved regularly from one area of grazing to the next, to optimize manure distribution and grass regrowth. No herbicides, pesticides, or artificial fertilizers are applied to any of our land; the first step to ensuring that the meat you buy from us is a good choice.
Best for the Animals
On the Rafter 25 Ranch the cattle are handled by low-stress methods. Our mature grass-finished animals are not treated with antibiotics, chemical parasite control products or growth-promoting implants. No grain, or animal by-products are fed to any of our ruminant animals. They are simply left to do what nature intended: Eat grass. The cows here are bred by bulls. We have happy cows. We enjoy a wide variety of wildlife on our ranch. Predation of our livestock is being discouraged with the help of guardian dogs.
Best for You
Grassfed meat contains from two to six times more natural Omega-3 fatty acids than grainfed meat. Grassfed animal products are the best source of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid). The fat of grassfed animals is high in beta-carotene (vitamin A) which can give it that rich, slightly orange colour and butter like texture. It tastes Great! Health is about finding a nutritional balance that is right for you. Treat yourself to more healthy choices. Eating good meats, fresh organically grown fruits and vegetables, as well as raw milk products and exercising both mentally and physically will help you achieve optimum health! Phone: (250) 394-4410 |