Hyperbaric?

I’ll get to hyperbaric in a bit, but first, I want to share a problem with living the “American Way”.

Health professionals say that 75% of disease in the United States can be prevented with better nutrition. The American Way says I can eat what tastes good & if I have a problem, there’s a pill or shot that will solve the problem!

Let’s take a look at a Tale of Two Worlds.

In World 1, parents begin teaching their children at a young age what is healthy & safe to eat & what isn’t. These parents see what the American Way offers, and they don’t want their children to be a part of this World. At BF Farms LLC, we see a lot of World 1, and I must say, these families are great examples for others, even for Jayne & me.

In World 2, we see those who’ve enjoyed the American Way for too long & are looking for a way out. We have many customers in this category. They come looking for “clean” meat, no GMOs, antibiotic or added hormones – and certainly no grains.

What if eating the American Way has caused some health problems? We all see friends & family popping 8-10 pills a day – or more. And we don’t want to take this path.

This is why I want to introduce hyperbaric. This is as far as I will go. You must do your own research & see for yourself. Reliable sources are: Cleveland Clinic & Mayo Clinic. I personally have experienced hyperbaric & will be glad to visit with you, if you’d like my take; 405-834-9240.

I believe that being more particular with what we put in our mouth is first & foremost. But hyperbaric has its place.

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf

Sharing My Happy Times

I am happy & excited when I see a couple with young children picking up their first order of BF Farms LLC’s beef. They tell us they want their children to grow up and be as healthy as possible.

Also, I’m happy & excited when an older couple decides to make changes and start eating healthier. They might begin by starting with a Sample Pack of beef – just to try it out. Many times, these couples come back & order more beef, an from 1/8 to a whole beef. Their comment, ”We’re committed. We won’t eat any other beef now”.

For another scenario: When our son left home to live on his own, he told us he was going to eat all the Snickers bars he could eat & watch all the TV he wanted to watch. You could say that as parents, we lost! But today he eats very healthy, AND he makes a salad to die for!

Now, this is difficult to admit. When our kids were on their own, their parents – that’s us – started acting like kids! Doug & I would go the corner donut shop & have coffee & apple fritters! After a while, our conscience began to bother us, so we decided to start eating healthier – we went to cake donuts!!

I guess it doesn’t matter how young or old we are, checking out “America’s way” once in a while is okay. I think!!

Health is Wealth

Jayne Benkendorf

How Can This Happen?

Kamie, our daughter, just sent this photo of what had just happened at BF Farms LLC.

Twin, black lambs from an all-white Dorper ewe & a white ram! How can this happen? At BF Farms, we try really hard to stay in control of the lambs & beeves we raise; but there’s one thing we’ve learned; there’s one thing we can never control – and that’s NATURE!

Nature is always in control, whether it’s drought, wind, storms, etc. So, now we’re just going to accept – we have Black Sheep in the Family! But I will have to say, they are two really good looking, healthy lambs!

The Enid F-4 tornado is another of nature’s events, that we have no control over. Our phones were extremely busy with messages asking if BF Farms was hit. We are very blessed to let you know we were spared. Thank you SO MUCH for your concern. We appreciate you, our customers!

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf

Flavor in Your Meat

BF Farms is a Limited Liability Company

This newsletter is actually coming from you, our customers. I’ve heard so many stories from you, and I want to share some of them.

To set the stage, here’s a little background. We provide beef to restaurants in Tulsa. A few years ago, a beef designated for them wasn’t marbled as well as we like, so we told them about it. Their reply was, “Oh, we don’t purchase your meat for its marbling. It’s the flavor we like.” If you’d like an exceptional experience, I recommend you give one of these restaurants a try; Farm Bar, Cow & Cabbage, il Seme, & Living Kitchen Farm at Depew.

Over the years, we’ve learned that when we ask customers about their meat, their first answer will almost always be, “The flavor is great”! Yes, tenderness is important, but it’s usually mentioned secondly. Tenderness can most often be controlled with how the meat is cooked. The natural flavor comes from how the animal is raised.

Many of our first-time customers who are accustomed to eating commercially raised beef, usually add flavor enhancers, so they continue to use things such as; steak sauces, rubs, & seasonings with chemicals on BF Farms beef. It may be difficult to break the habit of using these flavor enhancers, but I encourage you to give it a try. For example, cook a brisket without a rub. Use just sea salt & a bit of pepper. See what you think! You may be one of those who say, “I didn’t realize your meat had that much natural flavor. We’re sold”!

Health is Wealth

Jayne Benkendorf

Spring Has Arrived

When that first baby is born, we know spring has arrived down on the farm. Then come the comments; “Isn’t he cute”, “She’s going to be a good one”, “Look at those cute goggles!”

Since BF Farms uses Hereford bulls with Angus based cows, color markings can vary, and the favorite by far is a baby with “goggles”!

Yes, calving is a fun time, but it’s also demanding. Kamie, who manages our cattle, is up every morning checking cows to see if any newborns have arrived.  The first step with a newborn is to get an ear tag. This is a calve’s ID, all the way to the processor when it’s 24 months old.

Putting that ear tag on a newborn can be a challenge. First, the calf must be caught & secured, and most likely, its mama will object. So, working fast is required!

Before spring is over, BF Farms will have tagged 70 – 80 newborn babies. Then this process starts all over again in September when fall calving begins. This is literally – Life on the Farm!

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf