Life on the Farm

August 2025

It was the spring of 2012 that my life took a big turn. At this time, I was living in Florida with my husband and our two children. I picked up the phone and called my parents, Doug & Jayne Benkendorf, in Oklahoma and told them I wanted to come back to my roots – to the farm.

At almost the exact same time, my father was planning to make big changes on the family farm and was looking for someone to run the show – so to speak. As they say, timing is everything! From this time on, I’ve been back on the farm in Breckinridge, Oklahoma.

Our first job was converting a wheat & stocker cattle operation into raising cattle for beef – and not just any beef – grass finished beef! I must say, this has proven to be a very rewarding turn in my life. As a child, I always loved animals, so it was natural that I would be with the cattle as my contribution to this new adventure.

Fast forward 13 years; BF Farms LLC, (Benkendorf Family Farms) is now a thriving business – and I’m doing what I love! Every morning, winter & summer, I get in either the truck or the Polaris & check on some 450 head of cattle located on 1,700 acres. For me, life can’t get any better!

Sure, there are some tough times. There is drought, there are below 0 days in winter, and there is death. But this is just living in nature and dealing with what you’re dealt. But I love it, being with nature, working with animals. I am SO lucky!

I have many stories to share with you, but these will come later. Today I just wanted to give you an overview of my life & how I got here.

Thanks for letting me share.

Kamie Benkendorf Sallee

A Tale of Two Women

July 11, 2025

We know that Big Pharma does not provide a path to a healthy lifestyle. Lately I’ve interviewed medical professionals who realize there’s a better way. Then I was shocked when one decided to go the opposite way! Read on!

First, Dr. Debbie, who is a dentist, left the “normal” role of providing pretty, straight white teeth, to concentrate on total body health. She says that most health issues start in the mouth where, over time, this can contribute to gut issues, heart issues & brain issues.

Just think about it. Most everything that enters our body starts in the mouth. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard her say, “Chew your food. Your teeth have a greater purpose than a pretty smile!” Gulping food and gut issues go hand-in-hand. Dr. Debbie recommends a simple saliva test that can reveal potential bacterial problems before they occur. The microbes in our mouth must be healthy & active. I personally recommend this test. Doug and I both have had our saliva tested.

Next, I must share an experience I recently had with a second medical professional – a nurse, one I’ve known for quite some time. If I wanted medical advice, I would always go to her, versus a physician. She was that good! Then something happened. She became involved with a group that practices mainstream medicine – one that addresses health issues with pills, injections, etc. Why? Money!! The corruption that goes on in conventional medicine is rampant, and money is the driver. Many health professionals are simply puppets to Big Pharma & hospital rules.

I’ve decided that if I need to see a physician, I will vet him/her. Yes, I want to know if they’re concerned about my health or their wallet! How about you? Would you vet your health professional?

Next, you’ll hear from Kamie, our daughter. She will share what a day on the farm looks like. You may be surprised!

June 14, 2025

Dealing With Drought

Weather patterns seem to be changing - more dry spells that seem to last longer. We were in a prolonged period of drought from August 2024 to February 2025. I don’t see these extreme weather patterns going away. So, how do we manage? Our team at BF Farms is making adjustments & planning ahead, just expecting drought from time to time.  

Ideally, we would like our beeves to be on green grasses year-round – yes, even during winter. Since this hasn’t been possible, we concentrate on quality hay to fill the gaps. These varieties include; rye grass, wheat grass, crabgrass, Sudan grass, teff grass, oat grass & alfalfa. We have learned that these grasses harvested at the right time for hay, can supply all the protein & carbohydrates required to produce your beef to choice grade. But the real kicker is our perennial pastures. Even when they’re dormant in winter, they still offer a rich source of minerals that contribute to the flavor & nutrition of your meat. Our Value Packages; 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 & whole beeves, continue in high demand.  

Understand that raising grass finished beef is not always easy, especially year-round. But we are doing it – which makes me very proud of our team at BF Farms who are making it happen! Just know that when we’re getting ample rain & everything is green, you’ll likely find us “dancing in the fields”! 

P.S.  Farm Time News will be expanding! In the future, you will also hear from Kamie sharing life on the farm, and from Jayne, who will share about nutrition & the health value.  

“Don’t squat with your spurs on.”

Doug

Jayne’s Promise

Click HERE to read Jayne’s letter.

Nearly a Year in the Making

My wife, Jayne, whom most of you know, has been working on a way to expose a culture in America that is playing havoc with our health, both physical and mental.
      A private club has been formed. Members are accepted by invitation only. Know that ALL BF Farms’ customers are invited!
     In a few days, you will receive information from Jayne that will explain it.
     I’m excited and proud of Jayne for putting in the effort to make this happen.

Doug Benkendorf