Grassfed beef, by definition, are allowed to eat only mothers milk and grasses (forages), plants that grow from the ground.  (our forages are also non-GMO) The grassfed beef is finished on just pasture grass and forages (hay), NO GRAIN. Additionally, our animals receive no added antibiotics or artificial growth hormones.  Our beef are actually raised on a grass pasture, not in a feedlot and fed like many "grassfed" beef. Our animals are supplemented with stockpiled forages in addition to the foraging capabilities as the need arises, usually the winter months.  Cattle can't graze snow!

Should you choose grass fed beef from another source, please ask the correct questions to be sure you are acquiring what you seek.  Namely, ask about the finishing process of the beef.  Lots of beef will claim the grassfed distinction, because it ate grass at some point.  What you might not know is how they were finished, or the timeframe after weaning and before harvest.  Commercially available beef is finished with large volumes of grain in a feedlot.  Some providers will call this grassfed beef, as it was raised on grass a portion of its life.  

True grass fed beef is also grass FINISHED, meaning the beast's only food supply was herbaceous product, water, salt and a non medicated trace mineral supplement.  

Our natural meats are healthier than most supermarket products in several ways.  (you can buy grassfed occassionally at the supermarket)  Here a few of many statistics.  

• higher ratio of Omega 3  to Omega 6 fatty acids 
• lower in fat
• lower in calories
• higher in minerals
• higher in vitamins A and D
• increase water quality (a management ability)
• decrease soil erosion  (grazing, not turning soil)
• minimal carbon footprint

As you can see, there are several reasons for grass fed beef consumption and production.  Grassfed animals contribute to many benefits to mankind including  one's health and enviroment.

The quality of meats we consume is directly affected by what the animal consumes.  Confined animals are fed low doses of antibiotics for their health, thus altering the quality of product for the consumer.  Reassuring is the fact of knowing, when you purchase from us, the products you are receiving had a good life and ate quality feed. When cooked correctly, (slow and low) the mouthwatering tender and rich flavor of grass fed animals is mouthwatering.    Lets all eat good food that ate good food!

We maintain angus genetics which gives distinct quality attributes both for a consumer and producer.  Livestock are fed rations based on their physiological needs.  For example, cattle graze the native pastures during the grazing season and are moved to stubble fields allowing the pasture to recoup and provide another season.  During this time, baled forages (grasses and legumes) are used to supplement the nutritional needs of the animal. Never are our cattle fed grain!  To remain sustainable and profitable on our farm, laboratory analysis are used to determine quality of the feedstuffs used to insure animals are getting their necessary nutrients and to allow us to ward off a deficiency in the forage lands before it happens.  Fresh water and a high quality mineral supplement is available year round, free choice.

We are not organic producers, nor do we make that claim.  We do adhere to our strict standards of natural production, let the animal grow and produce as the creator intended.  Herbivores eat grass!  Our selection of cattle breeds and forage crops is of utmost consideration.  

Our meats may be stored up to 12 months or longer in a freezer kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Our beef is LEAN, TENDER, and SAVORY.  You'll notice the difference! All of our beef is fed high quality forages, finished on grass for the best Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio, and the CLA content.  

Thank you for visiting our site.  It is consumers like you that keep us and other small farms in operation, and gaining ground against the giants of corporate mass produced products.  

Thank you and God Bless your day.

Ringel Farms