There is so much to be excited about this year at Narrow Gate Farm! The first thing is that calving season has begun and it is truly a magical time! Every day has the potential for new life. No matter how many times I have seen a calf born I am awestruck at how equally fragile and yet extraordinarily hardy they can be.
The second thing to be excited about is the fine tuning of our grazing management plan. I spent much of this past winter with grazing gurus and mentors at different seminars and conferences, as well as many hours with my nose buried in sustainable agricultural periodicals. We are going to graze our cattle at higher stock densities and provide longer rest periods to our pastures. I can’t wait to see the results of this! We should see a greater building of organic matter in the soil creating healthy, dense swards of forage. The healthier the soil, the healthier the plant, the healthier the cattle that eats the grass… meaning healthier beef that goes to you!
The third exciting change in our business comes from joining a grass fed beef coop. Because we believe in grazing as a complete circle of life and are committed to seeing sustainable agriculture expand, we have joined forces this year with the Wisconsin Grass Fed Beef Coop. This coop is a group of farmers committed to raising the bar for grass fed beef in Wisconsin. They have the same values, philosophies, and practices as we do. You may notice some of our packaging has changed to conform to coop specifications. This uniform labeling allows us to buy beef when our stock is low and to sell our beef when we have an over-supply. I believe that Wisconsin has a unique climate and geography that allows us to produce some of the best tasting beef found on the market today. We are happy to be part of a local, like-minded group of sustainable farmers!
Be ready to throw some hamburgers on the grill as the weather warms up! Here are the current specials on Grass Fed ground beef.
We can also provide you with all your favorite steaks for the grill, such as Rib eye, T- Bone and New York Strip. All our stew meat is 100% top sirloin so it makes the best stew or can be used for great shish kabobs. Look for new cuts this year when you visit us at the farmers markets. As always, you can call or email an order for pick up or delivery.
We look forward to working with you in the near future!
Jonathan Orrick & Family
