Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:56 -0800WeeblyWed, 26 Aug 2009 21:03:13 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/08/wisconsin-grassfed-organic-beef-just-like-the-beef-mentioned-in-the-aug31-time-magazine.html
We were happily surprised and gratified in reading the cover story in the August 31,2009  edition of Time Magazine to find an exact description of the kind of beef we raise on our Nordic Hills Farm: cattle raised purely on pasture (together with some hay when needed), with no grain fed and no antibiotics or growth stimulant additives.  Our grassfed beef (and lamb) graze in lush, organic pastures (no commercial fertilizers or herbicides pollute our pastures or cause chemical run-off into streams and ground water.)

We invite you to read the Time article detailed in the following link:
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1917458,00.html  and also to visit our farm to see for yourself how truly healthful, nutritious meat is produced in an environmentally friendly manner.

Nordic Hills Farm is located in the hilly region of western Wisconsin,  a bit north of Wildcat Mountain State Park, just a few miles from the Kickapoo River (great for canoeing!) and the Elroy-Sparta bike trail.  If you find time this late summer or fall to enjoy some time in the park or on the river or the bike trail, look us up (to view our beef and lamb on the hoof.  You might also enjoy a hike on our farm, up to our vineyard to pick some organic bluebell or edelweiss grapes, or to the heights of "Picnic Rock" to overlook the rolling hills while eating your lunch.]]>Fri, 22 May 2009 12:02:22 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/05/e-coli-not-from-pastured-beef.htmlThere's a new recall on large quantities of ground beef, due to possible E. coli contamination.

E. coli is a bacterium that may be found in the intestines of cattle.  Certain forms of E. coli produce toxins that can cause uncomfortable and sometimes serious medical consequences in those who eat tainted meat, most often as ground beef.

In order for E. coli to thrive inside the intestine of the animal, there must also be grain present in the mixture of the feed the animal is digesting.

Animals raised as pastured do not ever eat grain.  Pastured beef is E. coli free!

 

 

 

 

]]>Thu, 14 May 2009 11:52:57 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/05/swine-flu-what-it-is-not-and-why-we-farm-the-way-we-do.html1. Swine Flu cannot be caught by eating pork.

2. What is the source of Swine Flu and other similar illnesses such as bird flu?  Take the time to follow this link http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_17763.cfm to learn how most of the meats you buy at  super markets are raised and why we farm the way we do.

]]>Mon, 11 May 2009 19:57:49 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/05/grazing-to-store-carbon.htmlPermanent pasture at Nordic Hills Farm stores carbon.  Managed intensive grazing does this as well as grow and finish cattle fed only on grass.  Have a good day!  Greenpaw Jim

]]>Fri, 08 May 2009 16:19:59 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/05/greenpaw-and-greenmaw.htmlWe are fortunate to have quite a number of grandchildren, nineteen in fact.  The youngest are twin sisters, 4 1/2 years old now, who at a younger age couldn't quite say  "Grandma" and "Grandpa."   It came out "Greenpaw" and "Greenmaw".  Awhile later, after hearing this enough times to make an impression,  I decided I liked this language a lot!  It fit both my generational status and my farmer's choice to go "green". 

Kind regards to you, Greenpaw Jim

]]>Thu, 07 May 2009 19:26:20 -0800http://www.wisconsingrassfedorganic.com/1/post/2009/05/calves.htmlNew farm babies!  Nine spring calves await the arrival of their half brothers and sisters.   Last year's spring bovines, the yearlings are enjoying the spring flush of grass after weaning from the mamas.  Lambs are due to arrive next week.  The baby chicks are peeping away in their new home in our basement after leaving the hatchery.  Three weeks from how they'll be chasing crickets outdoors.

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