Buying the BEST Meat... How Do We Know? (Decoding Meat Labels)

How do we know the quality of the meat we’re buying at the grocery store? In this #PantryChat podcast, we're decoding meat terminology to understand what we’re getting and to know it’s the best for us.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - Chit Chat
5:38 - American Blossom Linens
8:05 - Seasoning Cast Iron
9:48 - Storing Fuel & Filling Fuel Tanks
13:54 - Main Topic
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[@kimberlee2469]

I ordered a quarter cow a few years ago for the first time. I was so happy to support a local farmer. I was also able to pick the types of cuts, you can get the bones (to make bone broth), organs etc. to either eat or make into dog food. The ground beef smells and tastes like steak. There is no comparison. Store bought has a weird smell to me. This is a good option if you have freezer space.

[@roxannern9393]

We've gotten to know our local meat farmer producer so well over the last 3 years that we actually exchange Christmas cards with family pictures!

[@joanies6778]

I had to travel 45 miles just to get beef heart, and it was neither organic or grass finished. I sure wish I could find a local farmer who raises cows organicly fed.

[@michaelsallee7534]

Artificial hormones are BAD. As a rancher, selling calves is made difficult in that at 14.5 months an intact calf has no penalty, but at 15 months goes at a bull price (which is 33 - 50% of calf price). Personally, I prefer a 2.5-year-old bull for meat ... the natural hormones yield a better food. Before one decides to do this be warned ... I am a professional and I know my trade ... I am an 8th-generation rancher (and rancher NOT farmer)

[@Iluvchknz]

Buying meat from your local cattle rancher is the best. I have been doing so for more than a decade. It’s delicious.

[@michaelsallee7534]

agree the best way to feed yourself

[@elaineekberg113]

Are you aware that ALL v@xines produced now have the MRNA, spike protein, hydrogel cocktail in them. That's kind of important to know too!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@elaineekberg113what’s that have to do with this??

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Be warned about what? Only buy a 14.5 mos old calf? Only buy a 2.5yo bull? I don’t get what ur saying

[@Kazwellian]

A great way to find a local farmer is to go to the county or state fair in your area and visit the livestock exhibits. Thanks for making meat labels slightly less confusing. 😅

[@roxannern9393]

We're now in E TN. I went to free Market Wagon and use their messenger service to talk to farmers within 50 miles of my house.

[@joanies6778]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@stacieboyt]

Oh my goodness. I almost fell over. I worked at Thomaston Mills sewing the American Blossom sheets.

[@nancyplank1651]

Cannot wait for Carolyn's FD Book!! Thank you both for your awesome teaching! God Bless y'all!!!

[@nancyskipper716]

YES me too

[@paintedgoat376]

I was once told by a poultry person that some supplements given to birds are never classified as antibiotics, but they happen to act as one in addition to whatever they are being added for. It was one conversation with someone who seemed to know. Take it as you will.

[@nancyskipper716]

If chickens and other animals are not feeling well, They eat Spanish moss and it's a type of animal antibiotic for them. I had a tame rabbit once that gave birth and didn't stop spotting for a couple days and wasn't feeling good. So I gave her a small bit. In a day or two she was back to normal. A remedy my mother taught us growing up. She was Cherokee indian

[@Shastadaisy981]

I really appreciate this video as we have been struggling with deciphering the labels on the meat packaging, Have been trying to figure out how to get off the brick and mortar store and buy better quality and healthier meet. As well as be assured as possible of the animals welfare is being addressed too. Thank you for all your work to help us be more self sufficient and healthier, while promoting what is good for our beloved USA. Love all your videos!!!

[@michelerubinocci4598]

Really good information !!! Thank you so much!! Sometimes I find people get really overwhelmed and just put their hands in the air and give up saying “really is there nothing I can eat that won’t harm me “ and I understand the frustration!

[@claudiaf267]

You were speaking of planting your trees this spring and I learned that we should wait until fall 2024 due to the heavy locust hatching this year. The females lay eggs on young trees and hatchlings can badly damage or possibly kill them as they grow before burrowing into the soil to continue their development.

[@debralarosa353]

Raising your own...we have a sm group that is very interested in backyard hens. The PROBLEM is, our local municipality will not allow. We've been to Council meetings to present our " case" for 2 yrs. We're not giving up. Several Counties in our State have dropped ordinances to allow sm flocks. Yes, moving would be an option but not attainable for most. Keep us in prayer pls.

[@Cirathos]

I am from Canada, and in the County of the province I reside, there is a similar situation. I would suggest reading your Counties by-laws in total, especially concerning "pets", "noise", and "smell". Most Counties consider a Rooster a "pet" just like a dog or cat, and not part of animal husbandry, but hens are. Weird?! If you are going to make your case, start there!

[@doubles1545]

Good on you for standing up and working to change. Too many complain but never take action. Keep on fighting- you’ll get there!

[@marthasundquist5761]

Ducks generally can slip those those regulatory cracks. Also, check out quail. Both produce eggs and meat. Quail are small enough to clean in your sink. Then there are rabbits...taste like chicken, reproduce quickly, make no noise, and if you keep them in grow out chicken tractor type devices, won't be smelly and help your grass grow as the droppings are not 'hot' like chicken, and the urine can be watered in to dilute it.

[@littlecougarkitty3063]

Will your book be an actual physical book that we can hold and smell and flip through the pages? Or will it be an e-book (that I can't get into).?

[@micheledupreystrong]

that's a really good question. my impression, from Carolyn saying she's writing her first 'real' book, is that it will be an actual, physical, book. I hope so! can't wait to have it. honestly we would be happy to have it either way, but much prefer a real book.

[@jeaneneoverholt2960]

In our town in Oklahoma, Walmart gets their organic grass fed-grass finished from local ranchers. I believe all their beef comes from local ranchers.

[@Cirathos]

The Organic label "Non GMO" butterfly is not as organic as you may think. Food companies are smart with "legal" words on how the words are placed. There are GMO products in non GMO foods. The finished product may be organic, but some of the parts are not. In addition, all companies are using similar tactics. The population trusts companies too much. Advertising is only a front to make people feel safe about buying products. Another example of this is when companies use the word "Sale". It's designed to make you think you are getting a deal. Also, an example of which is toilette paper. How often have we all seen toilette paper advertised "Now with 10% more." 10% of what? The cardboard roll? The entirety of one roll of paper? The entirety of one sheet of a roll of paper? 10% more cost? Companies use very elusive words designed to make you "feel" good. No wonder we have a generation of where feelings matter more than facts. This generation will make wonderful "consumer sheep".

[@beckiwildeman600]

I would think Pasture raised all around is good being it would lower the Cortisol levels within the Animals.

[@joanies6778]

For meat, I buy organic grass fed/ grass finished, at the local market which only sells a couple cuts. Unfortunately, the other meats sold locally are not organic. If I want all organic and/or pasture raised poultry I have to travel a distance or order online. Organic pasture raised eggs are $6.26 a doz currently, but they really taste so much better than just organic free range, so I upped my budget and pay the price difference. I have been unable to find a rancher locally who raises organic or grass finished meats, and I live in heavy farming and ranch land. The cost difference between gas to a butcher 2 hrs away with meats that are astronomically priced (Denver) and the cost of ordering online and paying for shipping, the latter wins. It took me a while to find one that is reasonably priced, where I don't have to buy the whole cow, and I can get organ meats that are more reasonably priced. Getting ready to make my first order.

[@rapidomento1502]

I tested storing gasoline in jerrycans for five years. No additives, just highest grade gas I could get from gas station back then. Car no problems, lawnmower no problems, chainsaw behaved like the sharpest tip of power was missing but still cut firewood like butter. I also have 10+ years old diesel fuel for an emergency generator, no problems.

[@jacquisaunders4952]

Very excited for the FD book!

[@lorieflanders]

Thank you for supporting a Georgia based company!

[@julieoneil1279]

Awesome news about your new freeze dryer cookbook coming out I will be looking forward to that

[@JaniceCrowell]

I love Carolyn’s classes because of the detail. Looking forward to book and really, really hoping it is affordable.

[@cheryleroussin4750]

Thanks for the meat information, definitely food for thought. Can’t wait for the FD book.

[@dlgrilli]

Yes! I just wish your book was sooner rather than later! I'm still figuring out freeze-drying. I've only had mine for a few months. Sorry, can't do $439 for 1 set of sheets. They may be amazing BUT....

[@ChristyLynnMiles]

All the labeling the market allows has always a source of concern. People demanding better has been the catalyst for businesses changing for the better. Costco now offers bison meat. Because of the nature of that animal industry, it demands better than anything man decided to farm. I always say to go with raise and farm what we can, then supplement with best quality. It’s worth it in the long run to avoid issues with your health. Thank you both for all you do to educate and offer those of us not able to do it on the scale you do.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Thank you for your comment on unleaded fuel needing additives. I did not know this. Appreciate your knowledge.

[@jenniferschmitt7938]

Regarding the bulk fuel delivery, if you have a construction rental company near you, like the kind of company that rents backhoes and that kind of thing they will also have a lot of information on where you can get the fuel in companies that deliver near you. They have fuel delivered to their businesses all the time

[@marcfruchtman9473]

If you need any help with proofreading the book chapters as you progress through the book, I would be glad to help. (Though I see from the website that you already produce a magazine so, probably you have everything under control). BTW, I have never heard of a 2 year risk free trial... that's quite amazing. Thank you for reviewing the label terminology for meats. I wish Ice Cream also had better labeling, but as it stands ice cream can be labeled as All Natural, and still contain natural additives such as carrageenan, and "gums", but really shouldn't be in my Ice Cream! So, I have started making my own.

[@lorinonko5228]

I can't wait for that book!

[@jeaneneoverholt2960]

In a rural area you can also get bulk propane delivered. My dad had a tractor that ran on it, ( I think) plus it was piped into the house for the cook stove and the hot water heater.

[@roannabeckwith232]

Great info. Thanks

[@MicheleLeigh698]

Find a farmer in your area!!! Support them! It’s a beautiful beautiful thing. 😊

[@factsmatter4030]

Thank you!!!!🌻

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Thank you 🙏 from Ontario Canada

[@roxannern9393]

I remember the 70's in Fort Lauderdale. Everyone (i was a child) could only get gas on even days if their license plate ended in an even number and odd days if the number was odd. I remember the neighborhood folks would go in a line together. There were lines in the streets with cars parked and turned off.People on the side walks dancing, singing or talking over GREAT music!!! 103.5 She's Only Rock and Roll and 99.9 WKIS Kiss Country. After hurricanes or during political storms, Floridians have always been known to come together, hold each other up and make the best/most of any situation. Not as many storms blowing through SE Florida these days so, I'm not sure about the young people. Although, my children lived through Andrew, Katrina, etc. and they have always been helpful to others. Amazing times with great humanity lessons. Remember that 2024.

[@jelenedressler]

I grew-up in Lauderdale as well and I remember driving home from school on the bus on SR 84 and the gas lines backing-up on 84! I was a Y-100 listener! Ahhh, the good old days! Thanks for the memories!

[@nsebeny1781]

Regarding hunting, saves money, yess. But is it healthier when you live in an agricultural area where the fields are full of GMO corn and soybeans?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Many deer/turkey are fed conventional grains (feed corn & small grains). That's why I research what is grown & fed to the wildlife.

[@patriciaingram]

Can blossom linens- I'll look them up...☺

[@dhansonranch]

Interesting conversation. Unfortunately a lot of the terms are misleading but it boils down to a good, better, best type scenario. Organic does not necessarily mean what folks think it means. There are a few items on the list of what can be fed or used that although considered organic, when used in abundance are just as harmful as the chemical alternative. When talking about animals raised in the big houses, one must remember that biosecurity is huge and as such require all folks entering the buildings to be suited and disinfected. Biosecurity should be a big thing for even the homesteader. But biosecurity aside, the liability and problems of having folks come onto my farm are huge ! Do I want a bunch of folks who may not know about farming coming onto my property, judging me (and possibly reporting me) for maybe not a Pinterest worthy, yet functional, pen or coop? I don't know, it definitely makes me pause. The other thing is the joke around poultry labelling, and specifically eggs....when it's 40 below, I can't figure out how companies can label the eggs or chicken as pasture raised or free range. Sure they can freeze the birds, but certainly can't do the eggs. It is all just great marketing. In my opinion, Free run is the closest one would get in cold, or very hot, conditions. Anyway, just my thoughts. Good video with some great information.

[@ShortbusMooner]

Heading to a local strawberry farm right now, going to ask if they can recommend a local meat source! 🙏🏻💪🙏🏻

[@akfinn5308]

I routinely cycle my unleaded and premium fuel over eight months. So I know it will last that long without additives. (in Alaska)

[@wholesomehouselife7423]

Any review of the meat subscription boxes? We had Butcher Box for years and recently switched to Good Ranchers. I'd love to hear your rake on them.

[@marcusburns4377]

I just look for the Joel Salatin seal of approval. 😂😂😂

[@michaelsallee7534]

Careful with the term grass-fed ... years ago we thought we found a niche ... then the feedlots rethought their determination ... corn is a grass, thus grain and/silage are grass-fed or grass-finished. It ruined our endeavor, fortunately before major expenditures; at the expense of truth in the thought

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Wowsies So 100% pastured is the key then - with hay supplement in winter Sileage is fermented hay, right?

[@michaelsallee7534]

correct the problem with corn silage is the amount of the corn grain in it a proper dietary carbohydrate with livestock is less than .5% of their body weight in grains per day. otherwise, you might as well go full-fed in grains (we grow grass for hay to be used during mud through the first of June ... simply said a mouthful of grass in March is more than 20 in July)

[@wandamartin7115]

Pasture raised is better than free range. Or so I thought

[@ruthmcbride1778]

Can we pre order a copy of your freeze drier book? The more I freeze dry, the more I want to try other things

[@HomesteadingFamily]

We will let you know as soon as the pre-order is available 😊

[@patriciaingram]

American grown limens sounds great.

[@user-ui4zq2nw3m]

What do you guys think of porter road products

[@KEW1945]

I used to work in a meat department, I know exactly what you buy, Just by looking at it. Quality meat don't exist in grocery stores.

[@stephaniejohnson3739]

Feeding chickens, especially meat birds is so expensive to feed non gmo organic feed. Have you found a less expensive way to feed so many birds?

[@doubles1545]

I feed sprouts. Buy bags of organic whole grains, sprout in jars, feed after three days. My birds still eat feed, but they eat a lot less of it. And the bags of grains are much cheaper than bags of feed.

[@mtadventures5006]

Drill rig and workover rig companies will know where to get bulk fuel also, if you know someone who works in that industry, just ask them.

[@denisemusicnut]

I live out in the country, surrounded by conventional farms. We have a lot of deer and turkey in the area, and during the growing season, they are out in the fields eating GMO crops that have been sprayed with herbicides. I would not consider wild game to be a safe source of meat here.

[@HeatherNaturaly]

But seriously. How the heck do you afford 'American Blossom' sheets? They are $300 a set!!! I can barely afford $25 sheets.

[@Nanchip1]

I thought I was the only one thinking that. While I appreciate the USA made, it's out of my price range

[@annphilbeck5174]

love watching you.. and i don't always comment.. from Virginia I really don't understand why USA does that.. the USDA is really off.. I heard USA is the only country has artificially dies in M&Ms.. the only country.. ugg. my Dad retired from the A.F. to be a hog farmer.

[@littlecougarkitty3063]

This is all well and good, but what about those people that ONLY have EBT to buy food with?

[@admirerofcreativity5295]

My local butcher gets his meat from his racher friend a town over. He actually does take EBT and his meat costs the same as the loca Walmart. We live in a smaller town area, but you might be able to find a good butcher where you are at. If that's not an option, just get the best of what you have access to. If you can't get a whole calf, the just get the best cut you can at your local store. Even at Walmart you can find 'okay' meat. Just start looking at better options, reading the labels carefully. Do what you can do, no matter how small!! The you are making progress towards eating better meat, being mindful of what you are purchasing. And that's huge!! Hope this helps❤❤❤ best of luck.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Buy at Aldi’s Publix, Wegmans, Kroeger all have pastured just $$$ (Wegs is best) WinCo might get some

[@brandywagers9573]

The next question is when someone does start to raise their own animals.... is then What is considered good feed? How do you decode their feed labels?

[@Cirathos]

Good feed is the feed you grow without pesticides, and let the animal free graze, ie. free range feed themselves in summer, and store lots of hay and root veggies for the winter. It's the same idea as growing and harvesting your own food. We then become free range consumers, and don't require "feed" from the government grocery store.

[@nancyskipper716]

My chicken's are free range but they have 10+ acre's they can go and eat bugs , grass and some feed

[@cindyebner5331]

God bless you, Nancy!

[@LeighJohnson-ny5tn]

Question: it’s my understanding that something can be grown organic but isn’t always harvested organically. Is there any way to know that a crop isn’t sprayed with something harmful just prior to being cut?

[@Cirathos]

No. Most foods now are GMO anyways. Such as tomatoes, corn, strawberries, "especially" bananas. GMO foods grown in organic soil give it the non GMO rating. Companies are sneaky.

[@bevdixon9615]

@@CirathosThere is only one GMO tomato available to home gardeners, it’s a super dark one and I think it’s a cherry type. Much of the field corn is GMO, but the trend is shifting away from it. Sweet corn is not gmo but can have chemicals sprayed on it. Bananas are not genetically engineered. Some papayas are.

[@Cirathos]

@@bevdixon9615 1.) Bananas are highly modified. That is why we are able to eat the little seeds in them. Companies look for the huge black seeds in bananas so they don't go out to the public. Real bananas are full of huge seeds black seeds. 2.) ALL corn was modified from "Maize", 3.) There are currently 11 modified forms of tomatoes. 4.) The majority of all seed companies on Earth are owned by parent chemical companies. organichawaiidotorgforwardslashgmo-foods-list-genetically-engineered-food/

[@ericb724]

Finding a farmer in your area is great becoming a farmer in your area is better.

[@kalinowskipower-cfmotoatvu3243]

Watch the word "organics." In Canada "organics" doesn't necessarily mean "organic"! Packaging scheme

[@Usonian7]

I have a hard time finding ground beef that's not bleach washed. I can taste it through any seasoning or recipe

[@bren8652]

Try a international or immigrant orientated grocery. Many will grind their own hamburger.

[@johnparkhurst825]

👍

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

So what exactly should I be asking potential local beef and chicken farmers?

[@Cirathos]

What feed they use. If their crops are sprayed with chemicals. If their animals are "free range", (foraging for themselves on the farm, and from farm grown feed), or fed with supplements. A lot of animal feed has animal by products in it. Local farmers usually don't use these products. If they sell farm fresh eggs. If they sell beef whole, per side, or quarter, and the cost per pound, and if they package it. Usually when you make contact with a farmer, they are more than happy to tell you all these things.

[@sandras.435]

They are expensive also.

[@suezeeque1]

Would you say grass finished is better than grain finished? What do y'all do? Why is there an odd odor on grass finished? :D Thank you!

[@leandroflaherty]

Its certainly better for the cow. Grain fed cows are sickly. Grass fed is also likely much more nutrient dense.

[@kimberlee2469]

Grass finished will create a leaner meat and it will be higher in some nutrients such as vitamin k2. It is a flavor that is a bit different than what we are used to. Grain finished creates a less nutrient dense meat that is more marbled and not as lean.

[@billierichter1379]

What odd odor?

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

The "odd" odor mentioned, is what I would say is meat raised back in the day. Good quality & not pumped up with junk.

[@adterpandrea]

The odor is "odd" because you're not used to it. But, that's what healthy meat is supposed to smell like. And the taste is better, too. Cows aren't supposed to eat grain. It actually poisons them, according to my grandparents who pasture raised cattle.

[@daniellebattisti3483]

Speaking of labels, I bought organic honey from a popular store and it never crystallized. It was flowing very easy and it makes me apprehensive to use it. Did they add organic corn syrup? Ugh...hate the deception!

[@Cirathos]

No. Organic, (meaning fresh from the apiary) will not act like store bought honey, and holds it's health benefit. Store bought honey is like milk, it's pasteurized!!!! There are KZbin videos on how to test your honey. Think of anything in a grocery store as "The Government Food Place". Your perception will change.

[@cbagot]

Legally in the US 40% of honey can be a sugar product that is not honey. So you need to research every brand

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

They feed the bees high fructose corn syrup So ur easily pouring and eating honey flavored corn syrup

[@tdewtx]

I was 11-12 in the 70's. My mom would go to get gas once a week and she would be gone 5-6 hours waiting to get gas. I was an assistant manager in a gas store chain, We got regular gas almost every day. The convenience store was on a Simi busy street adjacent to 2 or 3 subdivisions. When I realized the implications of that I tried to tell all my friends and family to keep their cars full all the time so that if there was anything they would not be one in the lines. Lol, no one listens. I keep my car full. Everyone I know lets their cars go empty and I just Shake my head.

[@connieburns4837]

I fill my van up weekly. I don’t like letting it get below a quarter tank. My husband on the other hand🙄 waits until his truck is practically running on fumes before he gets gas. And STILL only puts probably less than half a tank in there! When SHTF I’m not letting him drive my car! 😂

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Consider half as empty Fill it up!! Keep many full containers on hand to bug out with, to get u there

[@leesamahaffey694]

I have been buying ground beef that is labeled 100% grass fed. I hope that means grass finished.

[@Cirathos]

Regardless of if it is grass finished, when it gets to the grocer, they also put chemicals in the ground beef/steaks. Notice those pads at the bottom of the beef? They say its to catch blood, but the red stuff in the package is not blood, it's dye. Dye is used to make the beef look fresh all the time. Fresh ground beef has a more brown color. Now when the dye runs out of the meat in the store, they mix old meat with some fresher meat, add more dye, and repackage it. The freshness is an illusion based on red dye. This is why people need to get educated about the grocery stores.

[@micheledupreystrong]

​@@Cirathos I'm not sure if that's actually true. just based on our personal experience. we bought our first grass fed beef quarter from a local farmer last fall and I've noticed the ground beef stays a gorgeous, healthy, red color... even after being in our fridge for almost a week. it's the best. beef. ever. also curious what your source is regarding dye in the store bought beef. wouldn't they have to disclose that in the ingredients? I honestly don't know... and am happy it really doesn't matter for our family any longer. grateful we are blessed with a wonderful local farmer and the means to purchase humanely and ethically raised meat.

[@Cirathos]

@@micheledupreystrongYou are correct, fresh beef is a very nice red color, but if you tend to leave it in your fridge overnight, (taken out but couldn't cook it), it will start to turn a brownish color. -- A long time ago I was a butcher, and have friends who are butchers, (meat cutters), who work for Loblaws. Red dye and meat that is aged for flavor is very common. If you haven't noticed, I am from Canada. Most of the meat products here in Canada are not from Canada, they are from other countries, mainly Mexico. That is a whole other kettle of fish. Also, watch out for meat from Costco, it is loaded with steroids. You can tell just by looking at it in the HUGE packages. A general rule of thumb for healthy eating is do not eat foods grown/butchered outside of your state/province. There are many, many reason for this. Also, honey in the store is very bad for you as it is pasteurized and mixed with corn syrup. SO much to type...such little space!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

@@Cirathosit’s also the bees are fed high fructose corn syrup So ur “honey” is honey flavored corn syrup

[@Cirathos]

@@YeshuaKingMessiahI can see that in production cases.

[@genaday2393]

From my understanding, it is a small order to be organic

[@danikissler3072]

If you need an editor for your book, I will be happy to help.

[@davidkeyser128]

Organic - Chemistry based around the carbon atom. By the scientific definition, anything made by the petroleum industry is organic.

[@cbagot]

Yup!

[@rolandadesrosiers-lewis744]

My concern is not what they put on the label but what they don’t. Ie mRNA vaccine.

[@michaeltaylor9080]

Organic is a joke 99 percent of organic produce is not organic at all.😂😂😂

[@bnotconformed7107]

Question. I was asked " if GOD is in charge of everything, and you death date is already written, then why worry about what you eat, or even trying to be organic or grow your own?" Any comments?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

How much do u wanna suffer first? Ur body is a temple of the Holy Spirit too-don’t smoke, don’t ingest garbage food, drinks, don’t eat microplastics

[@JaniceCrowell]

OMG Skittles are toxic!,

[@heavymechanic2]

All the marketing (El-Toro-Pooh-Poo) is full of buzz words associated with the Farm-to-Table trend targeting the consumer market.. Any butcher can look at the TRIM of any cut of meat and know how it was fed [a steer grain fed will be 900 lbs on the hoof while grass fed will finish under 600]. Even potato fed beef will have certain indicators by the fat content.. I'm raising chickens for eggs and manure, looking at getting meat birds (broilers) to fill our freezer and know the difference in quality with allowing the birds to go on pasture 2-hours every morning to eat grass and free range bugs in addition to their primary feed.. People will feed trash to animals to increase profits, some farmers do not provide proper feed to force the animals to forage on unhealthy weeds. God help us all in these modern times.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Meats gettinggggg expensive? R u kidding? Getting????? We cut out pork & seafoods (besides fatty fish), poultry’s not much better (eggs are great!) --> ruminants are horrific price. Srsly can’t feed my kids.

[@jlstwin1]

Ask the usda how often the "organic" ranch/land is actually inspected.!? You need to ask a dairy farmer about the massive benefits of antibiotics. "Antibiotic free" at the time of slaughter!! Can you please explain the country of origin!?!?! If it were me I'd contact the or any person that makes a living ranching....YOU'VE got your work cut out for u! It's putting our countrymen out of business and out agriculture lands in danger! Here come The government with lab grown meat and alllll the BUGS you can handle... Chickens are ANIMALS!! SCOVILLE SCALE SPICY! Chickens can not feel the heat the capsasin that causes us to feel spice they lack. Bottom line... talk to a real person in the industry! However, not once did I hear the FSIS...

[@kaykatam]

Or… maybe just not eat animals? 🤷‍♀️ How about that?

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Why? That’s just ignorant