How many of us truly know the difference between grass- and grain-fed beef beyond its impact on our wallets?
How cattle are fed and raised affects their meat’s flavor, texture, and nutritional value—while also impacting the environment and the costs for both farmers and consumers. Understanding what goes into the beef we eat is key to making more informed choices.
Let’s explore the differences and see which option might be best for you, the planet, and the animals.
Early Life
Raising cattle is a complex process, and they go through different stages before they reach our plates.
Cattle destined to become either grain- or grass-fed start their lives in a similar way. As calves, they nurse from their mothers and roam freely, grazing on grass and other plants or forage. However, once they are weaned, their paths diverge, and their lives are very different....
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