April 22, 2022

A Mother’s Child

A mother’s influence on her children cannot be more obvious than that of a mama cow and her baby. At BF Farms, that baby will spend 9 months by its mother’s side, nursing and learning. Yes, learning how to live a healthy life on grasses and forbs. What the baby sees the mother eat, is what the baby eats.

It’s the lifestyle on the farm that has allowed BF Farms to bypass vaccinations generally recommended by veterinarians. Good nutrition always trumps medication!

It’s really gratifying to see so many young families, human families, setting this good example for their young ones. Shucks, they’re even setting a good example for me! Thank you!

MEAT AVAILABILITY:

After being out of organ meats for a while, we now have a fairly good supply. It looks like people are realizing the nutritional value of heart, liver, and kidneys.

Half & whole beeves are available from July on into the future.

Eighth and Quarter beef options will be available soon.

Individual cuts are very limited.

Don’t squat with your spurs on!

Doug Benkendorf

March 25, 2022

Painful

Yes, it’s painful, but we have to do what we have to do. We must raise our prices. This energy crisis has really impacted BF Farms. We have been a very efficient model for raising truly 100% grass finished beef & lamb. However, as we are learning, outside forces that are out of our control must be addressed. Prices have been increased by virtually $1.00 per pound on all options.

The one thing we will not let happen - we will not slack on quality! Quality is of utmost importance for health, and we will not succumb to lesser quality for a cheaper price.

You, our customers, have been an inspiration to us, and we have learned so much from you. Your passion for healthy food choices for you and your families is impressive.

MEAT AVAILABILITY:
We’re taking orders for half and whole beef for late May and early June. We are out of most other options until mid-April.

Lambs: We have a few lambs left for April and May purchase, then we go to fall lambs.

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf

February 24, 2022

A Growing Movement

Taking Control! There is a small movement of families wanting to take better control of their food sources. I hear this comment often, “I would love to find a small acreage for my family to live on.” They go on to say, “We could raise our own fruits and vegetables, have chickens for eggs and meat, and just a wonderful way to raise our kids.”

The fact is, we already know families who have made this transition because of the uncertainty of the food supply and the quality of commercial foods.  Just the fact that we are in control of our family’s health, means so much.

Families who don’t have the means to move, or who just aren’t interested in an acreage, are still looking for ways to feel more food-secure.

BF Farms is researching ways to do this in small areas and in our own gardens.

Stay tuned!

Meat availability:
As for beef, most all options are available.

It’s spring lamb season. Lambs are available in April & May.

BF Farms is ready for spring!

Don’t squat with your spurs on!

Doug Benkendorf

February 5, 2022

Lessons Learned on the Farm

Epigenetics

This is a word we’re going to hear more about in the future, both in cattle as well as humans. Epigenetics is the study of processes that turn genes on or off. Let me explain; exposure to pharmaceutical & toxic chemicals, diet, stress, exercise, and other environmental factors, are capable of eliciting positive or negative changes with effects on development, metabolism & health.

This process has already been confirmed in cattle. When pregnant cattle lack good nutrition, are stressed, and are exposed to chemicals & pharmaceuticals, this causes the calf to never fully develop to its genetic potential.  This then effects the fertility and length of life of this calf, as well its offspring.

Research with humans continues. I encourage you to do your own research on this subject.

MEAT AVAILABILITY:

We now have a good supply of ground beef with organ meats.

We also have a good supply of regular ground beef; 85/15.

We’re taking orders for March & April half and whole beeves.

Spring lambs are available in March, April & May.

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf

January 17, 2022

Lessons Learned on the Farm

Over half of our customers order either a half or whole, custom cut beef. Why? One reason, in these uncertain times they just feel more secure when their freezer is well stocked. Just a note; BF Farms has not changed its price in 3 years; ($3.90 per pound, hanging weight, plus processing).

All BF Farms’ beef is raised without any grain, antibiotics, growth hormones and no GMO products. We try to have orders available 2 to 3 months out, year-round. Many customers order 5 to 6 months out, just to make sure they receive their meat when they know they will need it.

We use two processors, Country Home Meats in Edmond and Homestead Meats east of Guthrie. Customers may pick up their half or whole beef at the processor or we can deliver in our freezer van. Delivery on a half or whole beef starts at $50.

For all other beef order options, go to our website below:

Order Value Packages

Here you can order locally grown grass-fed beef and lamb. All of our animals are raised in Enid, Oklahoma on a grass-fed diet and are never given steroids, antibiotics, or added hormones.

Don’t squat with your spurs on.

Doug Benkendorf