May/June 2018
LexTalk News from Lexington Co-op Markets
Grass Fed & Close to Home Tim Grant, owner of Stand Fast Farm in Dunkirk, NY is a first-generation cattle farmer. His first experience with cattle was in high school when he did a 4-H steer project. Through this project Tim built the foundation of his love of caring for animals, as well as, his understanding of the cattle industry. It was during an internship in Idaho that Tim learned how to raise premium grass fed beef.
Currently, Tim, alongside his wife and son, manage 150 acres and 110 head of cattle.
Upon returning to New York, he purchased his farm.
Stand Fast Farm began selling their grass fed beef to the Co-op in 2008. “Lexington
All of their cattle is grass fed with a focus on maximizing the cows’ time at pasture. Cattle grazes on a rich blend of plants, a sustainable way to feed, as the grass fields can be raised as multi-year crops. When asked why he grass feeds, Tim said that for him it comes down to a quality of life issue for his cattle.
has been a partner with us, and we would not be where we are without all of their customers. You are all helping us preserve The Gr part of WNY’s ant beautiful landscape, diverse wildlife and small scale food production.”
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