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What “Grassfed” Really Means

The American Grassfed Association (AGA) defines grassfed animals as livestock that eat nothing but grass and forage from weaning to harvest—which also means they are 100% grassfed and grass-finished. No grain. Ever!

AGA standards require that animals are:

• 100% Grass Diet: Animals are fed only grass and forage from weaning until harvest.

• Raised on Pasture: Animals are raised on pasture without confinement.

• No Antibiotics or Hormones: Animals are never treated with antibiotics or added growth hormones.

• Family farm origin: All animals are born and raised on American family farms.

If an animal becomes sick or injured and truly requires antibiotics, we treat it—but we responsibly remove that animal from our AGA-certified program.

Why Grassfed Beef Matters

Healthy for People

Grassfed beef is naturally lean and rich in beneficial nutrients—including Omega-3 fatty acids, CLA, and antioxidant vitamins and minerals. Texas Longhorn beef is especially lean and nutrient-dense due to the breed’s historic evolution on native forage.

Healthy for Animals

Ruminants—cattle, goats, sheep, and bison—evolved to eat grass, not grain. Grain-heavy diets can cause digestive problems, create acidic conditions in the rumen, and lead to illness that often requires treatment with antibiotics. Grass-based diets support natural animal health.

Healthy for the Planet

Pasture-based production restores ecosystems and wildlife habitat, reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, increases soil organic matter, and lowers greenhouse gases—especially CO₂. Regenerative grazing helps rebuild the landscapes we depend on.

Healthy for Communities

Small family farms anchor rural economies, create jobs, strengthen local food systems, and preserve agricultural knowledge for the next generation.

About the Breed: Texas Longhorn

Texas Longhorns are one of the oldest and most iconic cattle breeds in North America. Their lineage traces back to Iberian cattle brought by Spanish explorers to the New World in the late 1400s and early 1500s. Released or abandoned from missions and settlements over centuries, these cattle adapted to the wild landscapes of the Southwest, becoming America’s original cattle breed.

By the 1800s, Anglo-European settlers gathered these free-roaming cattle for beef, hides, tallow, and oxen labor. However, as railroads and feedlot systems grew, Longhorns fell out of favor due to their large horns and leaner carcasses. Extensive crossbreeding and herd reductions pushed the breed to the brink of extinction by the late 19th century.

Today, Texas Longhorns typically range from 800–1200 pounds, depending on the land that sustains them. They are known for their striking lateral, twisty horns, developed as natural protection from predators. Beyond their beauty, they offer extraordinary practical advantages:

• Highly adaptable to harsh, dry, or marginal environments

• Naturally disease-resistant

• Fertile and long-lived

• Able to thrive with minimal inputs

• Producers of uniquely flavorful, nutrient-dense beef

Texas Longhorn beef has a distinct, robust flavor—lean, slightly sweet, and deeply connected to their wild heritage.

A Breed Worth Saving

Despite dedicated conservation efforts, heritage Texas Longhorns remain critically endangered. According to The Livestock Conservancy, historically correct Texas Longhorn cattle (CTLR) are classified as “Critically Endangered,” with global numbers estimated at just over 3,000 animals—and only about 1,200 in the United States (2013 census).

Crossbreeding, herd reductions, retiring ranchers, and limited public awareness have all contributed to their decline. By raising and promoting Heritage Texas Longhorn beef, we help preserve irreplaceable genetics, strengthen biodiversity, and support a resilient future for American agriculture.

Source: Slow Food USA – Ark of Taste: Heritage Texas Longhorn

USDA & AMERICAN GRASSFED ASSOCIATION CERTIFIED

TEXAS LONGHORN BEEF

American Grassfed Association Certified 100% grassfed and grass-finished beef

No vaccinations | No antibiotics | No steroids | No hormones | Never any grain

Current Beef in stock:

Available as soon as Friday, December 12, 2025

Next harvest date is December 23, 2025 with beef pickup in January (TBD)

Accepting deposits starting on SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday December 9, 2025 at 7am MST

Shop for INdividual Beef Cuts

How to get our Grassfed Beef

For bulk shares, including quarters, halves and wholes, we will contact you often with details regarding your purchase, including date of butcher, cut sheets (if applicable), and when you can expect your beef to be available for pickup. 

If individual beef cuts are available, there will be a purchasing option above ↑. Those items will also be available for farm pickup or an arranged “meat-up,” sorry, no shipping is available. 

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