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? Out 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, ¼, ½ & 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

August 20, 2023

Full Moon

Did you know that more maternity nurses are hired during a full moon because there are more births? That’s right. Also, our police friends tell us that the force is on increased alert during a full moon because of increased violence.

It was a full moon when a cow that was usually quite gentle, barreled right into me. This happened to me and 2 other neighbors in our area.

It was a full moon when we took a load of lambs to the processor. Lambs are naturally quite gentle, but this day they were quite agitated.

We work really hard to keep our animals gentle, but there seems to be something about that full moon that causes more births, more violence, and animals to become nervous.

Over the years I have studied Native Americans and how they use different stages of the moon for different activities within their tribes. We must remember nature is always in control. I just wish I understood more.

Meat availability:
Beef - Currently we are good on all cuts and value packages, but they are moving fast.
Lamb - We are currently taking orders for spring 2024.

March 11, 2023

Introducing Jayne

I realize most of you already know Jayne and her passion for healthy living, but you may not realize what she is up to now.

Last month she created the private Facebook group, Friends of BF Farms - currently with 40 members - and hundreds in sight. The primary purpose of this group is for BF Farms’ customers to privately share with others; such things as recipes, health experiences, and much more – even homesteading.

Jayne has agreed to lead this group and will post a variety of topics. It may be a recipe, along with its health benefits, or a living experience regarding health, or about bone health, gut health, and much more. At the same time, she will encourage members to comment and share their experiences.

The one thing I have learned, is that if we humans would eat and live as healthy as our cattle and sheep, I don’t think big Pharma would survive!

We have learned so many lessons regarding staying healthy, without much medication, as I know many of you have.

So, let’s share the wealth! The wealth of knowledge.

To join Friends of BF Farms, Facebook group, click here:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/852212155896931/