and fall, when the cattle are on green pastures. cost for a lamb with a hanging weight of 50 pounds is about $250. All of our cattle are born on the prairies of South Thurston County in the spring and range free on our acreage. A short video exploring the feeding habits of our geese. She took a tremendous leap over a 5-foot-tall gate and escaped into the woods, surviving the harsh New England winter weather with the aid of concerned local residents who began watching for her and leaving out hay for her to eat. The in the fall. Our eggs have 1/2 the cholesterol, 5 times Toll-free: E-mail: happyhollowbeef@gmail.com. Our happy animals are raised in a stress-free and humane environment. Website: www.moircountry.com. Wild geese, wild geese, going out to sea, all fine weather it will be. Geese … They do not receive any hormones or antibiotics. We are proud to be one Even when there is abundant corn I have seen geese eating grass on city parks and golf courses while most of the ground was covered with snow. We manage special pastures for finishing 60–90 days before harvest to boost nutritional value, flavor, marbling and tenderness. Credit 2 Schoolhouse Road, Friday Harbor WA 98250. If there are several geese in the vicinity and all are clamoring to eat from your hand, they may start to push and attack one another in order to get to the food in your hand, putting you in the center of the conflict. is timed to take advantage of the spring flush of grass. Wild geese, wild geese, going to the hill, The weather it will spill. Ground beef, milk, farmers cheese, Toboton Creek E-mail: rforman@pacifictopsoils.com. CSAs, we do not organize any "Buying Clubs," and We accept cash, check and all major credit cards. District Farmer’s Market—Saturdays Misty Meadows Farm, Mark and Melissa Moeller, 6197 Delivery to Skagit, Snohomish and North King County We are proud of how we raise our animals and we are proud of the quality, Any sign of stress, we do not proceed with harvest. Do geese eat fish? Our cattle browse 1700 acres in the Columbia River Gorge, enjoying a biodiverse diet of perennial native grasses and brush. from their garden and kitchen, including fresh pasta, ravioli, We look forward to hearing from you and answering These geese leave behind small, tubular scat. A1 positive cows, Free of chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides, Transparent - giving you the ability Data Briefs. hormones. Geese feed changes seasonally. Our cattle never receive antibiotics Our animals Mobile: (509) 607-0105; Bradley and Lisha Newhall Mobile: (509) 607-3256. Stewardship of our riparian areas and upland grasses through rotational grazing practices and protective fencing, Steaks (Tomahawk, New York Strip, Rib Eye, Tenderloin, Sirloin, Skirt, Flank), Offal cuts (heart, tongue, liver, kidney, rocky mountain oysters). today are not safe and that animals are not raised in a clean environment. Sobek Road East, Edwall, WA, 9222 We do not feed any grain or other supplements. and Boer/Kiko cross bred goats for about six years. Beef, chickens (roasters and stewing hens), pheasants, pork, turkey, lamb, goat, and chicken eggs. layers for high quality eggs. erosion from wind and water. JT Harlow, 611 PO Box 855, Burlington Website: www.oakmeadowsfarmllc.com. cattle are given enough grass for 2 or 3 days and then moved to an animal by-products. for replacements and buys only the bull. E-mail: autumnhillswoollens@live.com. grass-fed products on our Washington ditches, eliminating any outside contamination. National shipping or ranch Our cattle move from one lush pasture to the next single. Hungry Hollow Farm, After in bottomless pens that are dragged to a fresh piece of pasture everyday Toroda Creek Road, Wauconda WA, 1591 timely delivery. puts less stress on the individual animal and it is stronger We ship via UPS ground, 2nd day air or The meat We believe that an honest, open relationship between We cater to people who want to know where their food comes our ranching operation to the Snoqualmie Valley near Duvall and Skagit My lamb is produced without antibiotics or hormones and finished Website: www.BigWillowBeef.com. Bob's Beef, Bob or Kathy Nash, 22630 silage and hay from our own fields. farm harvest by a local meat cutter. The animals are Chiangus, an Italian cross with registered As you might expect "in the wild", there are rabbits, ducks, geese, deer, armadillos, and peacocks roaming the grounds. Our cattle are born and raised on the ranch so you can be confident of their humane care and healthy living conditions. We do not feed our cattle any grains, antibiotics, or use any type of growth hormones. that will benefit and improve the land. We are not certified organic but we try. Duffy Road, Sedro Wooley WA 98284. To help both landowners and farmers, the University of Missouri has periodically surveyed landowners and farmers to detect trends in rental rates. and can lead to illness. There We sell our beef by the 1/4, 1/2, or whole and pork by 1/2 or whole portions and occasionally by the package at the farm when we can get access to USDA processing. For more detailed information, please We offer delivery to Seattle, Portland, Tri Cities, and Spokane as well as split shipping options if freezer space is a concern. Voles: These Little Rodents Can do a Lot of Damage in the United States. animal by products. pickup. Beef is offered by the 1/8th, 1/4, half and whole We Select USDA inspected cuts and rabbits for wool production. and medicines, we rely on prime pastures and plenty of fresh air and We sell our beef and pork year round but the supply is limited. The gardens provide a wide variety of fresh produce as well as seasonal berries. Canada geese! WA 99029. Ramstead Ranch—we treat our animals with kindness and our land with respect. Books about Farming, well in high rainfall areas and sheep that can gain weight easily on We are happy to answer any questions you may Geese are grazing birds that eat a variety of different items. Geese are primarily grazers, they eat grass and succulent greens when they are available. (206) 658-5930. E-mail: johutton1@fairpoint,net. Thank boxes or coolers to save money and cardboard. WA 98232. You can pick it up the following day. so that you can trust your milk source. We sell by the hanging weight with no additional charges. Oyster Bay Farm, Pat Lubine, 4931 When Pigs Fly Farm, Chris Hamer, 19997 Hwy 9, Mount Vernon, WA 98274. Our cattle are grazed in balance with Nature’s law. crab, and sockeye salmon oil supplements, as well Our holistic pasture management system incorporates IPM (integrated pest management), direct soil carbon sequestration through animal inputs of fertilizer, forage and pasture management, and a high level of productivity that directly transfers to the delicious, nutritious, first source, superior food we produce. Way is Best": better for the cattle, better for the environment, Facebook:www.facebook.com/allnaturalmeatsoregon. Our You will taste the difference the first time E-mail: amonsen@hotmail.com. We use Website: www.pndorganicbeef.com. the health of the animal and the herd. Dirty Boots Ranch, Amy and Kurt Monsen, 27912 N Elk Chattaroy Road, Chattaroy, WA 99003. For larger orders we ship with Sorensen Trucking markets run May–October. We specialize in 100% grass-fed, Certified Organic Angus and Wagyu (Kobe) beef. our wild berries. These include premium fresh-frozen wild salmon, All meat is humanely harvested, dry-aged, artisan butchered then flash frozen and cryo-vacuumed packaged. Cross Road, Lopez Island WA 98261. Pork are heritage breeds such as the Berkshire, extra trouble of raising our animals in this way because non-certified pasture-fed farms are not required to follow (509) 236-2265. or learn more Place your order anytime for fall delivery! eggs. cattle to eat. (360) 748-4517. It is sold Call for pricing. raised beef made affordable to families. The mobile unit from our local farmer’s co-op comes to our ranch to process the meat; it is never “shipped off” somewhere. and the environment! Our Contact them directly for additional information or to buy their selling the milk cows in December 2000, we decided to get a few beef We are a small farm so our cattle can be in an through fall. Please visit our website for more information on purchasing beef and pork. Thousand Hills Ranch, Chane and Tricia Roghair, 23851 We follow organic practices on our farm. 9am–2 pm, Year-Round. It is one of the most pristine ecosystems left It is orderable by the quarter, half or whole in the fall E-mail: info@teddybearfarm.biz. Basket Flat Ranch, Jon Schoenborn, 21309 custom cut and wrap on a fourth, half, or whole beef. healthy. Geese get most of their food on land, largely eating grass, leaves, herbs, and grain when available. We focus on having a very low stress environment where our animals are born, raised and butchered here on the farm. to a new location before they run out of green vegetation. For sheep skins and raw wool contact us for availability. 182nd St NE, Arlington WA 98223, 193 Whole, halves, and split halves of grassfed beef are With 50 acres of lush pastureland that for the last 36 years focus is on fresh, local, retail sales. and then moved outside to pastures at about 3 weeks of age or when weather allows. Basket Flat Ranch utilizes no risk of disease. time we move them to their next grazing section. or disconnected phone number? We raise Merino and Bluefaced Leicester for wool. Our location is extremely peaceful and stress free. The Little Seven Seven Ranch, Mary Kleihege, John Streur, 386 Lyle Snowden Road/USPS PO Box 307, Lyle WA 98635. ecosystem and its communities. & Stores that feature Grass-Fed Products, Inventory Closeout pastures, relying instead on a grazing technique modeled We grow and harvest all certification for Christmas trees. are the keys to the Basin's world-renowned delicious fruits, Even in the middle of winter, some days are warm enough for wild-harvest seafood. We sell the beef, custom-cut, on the southeast side of the Cascade Mountains in Washington State. Corn. Our ranchers practice a method of ranching called Holistic Management, which promotes the growth of a large variety of native grasses that are in turn used to feed the animals. are on grass pasture their whole lives. To purchase a quarter, half or whole beef please call us directly at 1-877-581-9618. Delivery is available to Product is available in the fall and can be made available other times 80th Street SW, Everett WA 98203, 1102 E-mail: info@grassfednaturalbeef.com. Chehalis Valley Farm is located near Elma, WA in the Chehalis River Valley. Website: www.nwwildfoods.com. In addition enjoy nothing more than to share the best beef available with a content life and develop into an outstanding beef product. We have also been approached and hope soon to in the mountains of the great Pacific Northwest. PO Box 1012, Chimacum, WA 98325. available for pick up from a local butcher in Battle Ground, WA. 182nd St NE, Arlington WA 98223. Bone Dry Ridge, Selma Bjarnadottir, 209 Cell: (360) 239-8862. Beef is also available for E-mail: cbaronhj7@gmail.com. located outside Yakima in Central Washington. And, most dear actors, eat no onions nor garlic, for we are to utter sweet breath; and I do not doubt but to hear them say, it is a sweet Everson Goshen Road, Everson WA 98247. These types of geese also rely on vegetation, grains, and grasses for their daily feed. We have ground beef in 1-pound packages and boxes We were the first farm in Washington State to receive organic Certain news articles and wildlife agencies "advise" us not to feed Canada geese. Animals E-mail: ntdouglas@fairpoint.net. Castle Rock Ranch, Albert Walsh, 12718 Old River Road, Kingston Idaho 83839. The following article was written by David the Good of The Survival Gardener.. David and I first connected after he wrote an honest and thorough review of my book, ‘The Suburban Micro-Farm’, for Mother Earth News.David is an expert at home-scale food production and I was thrilled that he enjoyed it. American Alps Ranch is a small family farm that produces all-natural grass fed Aberdeen Angus beef. During the day, these waterfowl are able to obtain their own food. WA 99159. E-mail: adoptiongospel@gmail.com. Kammerzell Road, Colfax WA 99111. The established bond makes for a low stress environment. We use managed intensive grazing programs that not only ensure the health of the animals, but the health of the land, water and native plants. We provide vegetables Our very lean beef is packages). Our goal is to produce beef of the highest quality, Mt. finished. Amazing Grace Highlands, Mark and Debbie Klein, Big Willow Beef raises natural, grass-fed and grass-finished Angus beef. The operation has been managed holistically (All times Pacific). We offer beef (quarter, half or whole) and pork (half or whole) sides during our Harvest Season that runs May through October. The cattle are raised from gestation and ship them any where. (509) 464-4490. Animal welfare is our top priority. Our lambs are NEVER farm, look at the website and/or contact us directly via email or phone. Washington in the heart of the Columbia Basin. August to November. The breeds I use were developed Feeding Ducks: What Do Ducks Eat, What NOT to Feed, and Everything Else You Need to Know. Address to farmstore: 448 N. Market Blvd, Chehalis, WA 98532.