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Why What Animals Eat Matters.

This entry was posted on August 16, 2017 by evanmac76. Bookmark the permalink.

It’s important to know what your labels mean. Thanks to New Country Organics for the easy to follow PSA.

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Wait, what? Is that a spatchcocked chicken? You mean I could buy a Mahaffey Farms-Pasture-Raised Chicken already expertly cut and ready for grilling? Why would they do that? I mean, what would possess these people to come up with yet another faster and easier way to eat better meat??? Vacuum packed for freshness, too? Isn’t spatchcock a faster and more fun way to cook whole birds? I’m not sure about all this new stuff... Are they serious about this whole making things easier so people will eat better? Hmmmmm.... Maybe we should keep an eye on these lunatics... this could be a new product coming out on their website soon. Better go and follow the links in the bio to sign up for the email newsletter and follow their social media and stuff, huh? . . . #spatchcockchicken #mahaffeyfarms #cultivatethe318 #pasturedpoultry #regenerativeagriculture #pastureraised #spatchcock #eatbetterfeelbetter #eat318

I want to give thanks and wish a Happy Birthday to the eldest and most elegant member of our family farm team! If it wasn't for my mother @sandraevans2014 I don't think Mahaffey Farms would still be in business. She probably doesn't realize how much we rely on here infectious enthusiasm, constant positive outlook, and daily love and care to push us forward. If anyone at the lunch table (mostly me) starts moaning on about things not working right or complaining about low sales she will always be the first to remind us about how we have so many loving customers relying on us for their food... she won't tolerate any talk about giving up. She's ALWAYS been there to cheer this farming idea forward and to offer a helping hand... EVERY DAY she is here. Not only that but she has opened her home and our farm to people from all over the world with her highly successful Bed & Breakfast Business @mahaffey_farmhouse . She has hosted guest from every continent on the globe and if you read her reviews you can see how the world loves her and what she does. We are blessed to be fed by her highly creative cooking on a daily basis. We eat like royalty here and its all because of her efforts and high standards. We love you MOM! We will be forever grateful for what you have done for us and this community! Thank you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! (**Want to tag photographer but lost contact. Please tag in if you see this!***) #cultivatethe318 #mahaffeyfarms #familyfirst #familyfarm #familyfarming #damnsandra

The golden standard! Our pasture-raised eggs have been getting us out of bed since we started this farming journey. We move these happy hens to fresh pasture every other day and aside from foraging for bugs, grasses, and worms they also receive certified organic, non-soy feed. Inside each shell is the perfect protein, packed with Omega 3s, Vitamins A, E and B! They’re incomparable in nutrition and more importantly have a reputation for being THE BEST tasting eggs on the market! Egg production isn’t the focus of our farm but on a small scale it’s an example of how serious we are about the integrity of the food we raise. Everything moving on pasture, treated with respect and eating well so that you can too. #pasturedeggs #pastureraised #eggs #mahaffeyfarms #cultivatethe318 #realfood #foodismedicine #buylocal

As the #mahaffeyfarms owner/operator I wanted to take a minute to praise our most valuable team member. Meagan is our sales-marketing coordinator and has been with us for nearly two years now. But she's way more than that... She's family. Working on a farm like ours is hard. It takes a commitment beyond the mere responsibilities of a job description. You have to believe in the mission... you have to live it. Meagan's job goes far beyond what's "normal" for most people. She is not only a sales coordinator but she is also a farm intern. She does chores, works on projects, and helps with whatever we need. On a family farm everyone has to be versatile. On some days she's moving and feeding chickens and pigs at 7am and by 9am she has opened the store and helping customers and managing inventory... by afternoon she's making deliveries all over town and meeting with a chefs about new menu specials. Not to mention she creates 90% of all the social media and newsletter content you see here! It's hectic. But through it all she has never given up or complained. She just keeps on truckin' with a smile on her face! This past year has been especially tough for local food and we have to fight for every dime we earn. It doesn't pay well but she sticks with it because she believes in our purpose. We are trying to make a difference in the world and she's right there with us. Real family. Real family farming. Today is her birthday. Y'all send her some love! Thanks Meagan! Happy Birthday!! -Evan #regenerativeagriculture #familyfarming #cultivatethe318 #farmteam #eat318 #pastureraised #shreveport #bossier #318

If you know me then you’ll understand why this coffee cup was meant for me. #coffee #cattle #farm #sorryforwhatisaidwhenwewereworkingcattle #mahaffeyfarms #regenerativeagriculture #cultivatethe318

Industrial agriculture has made the production of meat cheap and consistent, but at what cost? The truth is ugly when it comes to the living conditions of most animals being raised for consumption. We believe wholeheartedly that pasture-raised is the answer to this cruelty. If we could get every animal out of confinement and on pasture with fresh air, sunshine and clean water, we would. Choosing pasture-raised meat is a step in the right direction. #pastureraised #animalwelfare #mahaffeyfarms

A strong, local food system is not only good for our local economy, it also improves our health and relationships. When you buy fresh, raw ingredients from your farmer and prepare a meal to share with your family, you are strengthening our community. Community starts at home with family. #mahaffeyfarms #community #pastureraised #food #family

#farmfriday with Gus and Juno. Working hard or hardly working? #livestockguardiandog #greatpyrenees #mahaffeyfarms

With the New Year in full swing we want to encourage making the switch to better meat. What is better? Local, truly pasture raised, certified organic fed chicken! Why go through the efforts of meal prepping and dieting just to settle for poor quality meats to fuel your body? Eat better meat. Shop where you can talk to a real-life person and develop a relationship to ask questions about the food you put in your body. #pasturedpoultry #chicken #eatbettermeat #food #fuel #farm #mahaffeyfarms #cultivatethe318

Rainy weather ☔️ is the best “soup time” right? The most delicious and nutrient dense is made with pasture raised chicken! Glad we have plenty of it. #homemadechickensoup #pasturedpoultry #rainydays #warmup #soupheals

Industrial chickens are grown in crowded confinement. They aren’t able to move around and forage new ground. Their environment is poop (literally) and the smell is unbelievable. That’s not how things are done at Mahaffey Farms. We move our birds to fresh pasture every single day. This provides fresh ground for them to live and forage on for the day. Meanwhile, yesterday’s plot of pasture is being fertilized by their manure and allowed to rest and regenerate. This is a win for our pastures and our birds. By moving the birds daily their diet becomes mixed with new grass, bugs and feed. This is how we achieve the most flavorful and nutrient dense chicken on the planet. #pasturedpoultry #cleanfood #chicken #Louisiana #farm #linkinbio

ATTENTION DEER HUNTERS! We are sharing this pic of Evan with a dandy buck he harvested from our land this week in order to get your attention. If you are the kind of folk that enjoy venison sausage or make your own sausages from wild game, we have a Pro Tip: Use back fat from our pasture raised heritage hogs to make your sausage! The flavor and texture will be NEXT LEVEL. We've been using it for deer and wild game we harvest from our land for years and can attest to it being THE BEST way to enjoy wild game. Why go to the trouble of getting the most natural meat possible and then mix in "factory" pork? Keep it local and natural! We have tons of back-fat from our Non-GMO fed pigs. We sell our back fat by the 10-30lb case already sliced in manageable pieces for the grinder. We get a lot of inspiration from @stevenrinella of the meateater podcast and tv show ... If you don't make it yourself, you can take our fat to your favorite processor. We know Bellevue Meat Processing does this for our customers and we recommend their high quality products and services. For folks in the Ruston/West Monroe/Monroe area we recommend McCain Farms who is our expert sausage maker! For more than 20 years we have been involved in the conservation and management of our wild lands and are proud to see our efforts pay off. Not only are we raising more food per acre than ever before with livestock, we are also enjoying a dramatic improvement in wildlife populations and biodiversity. Our deer herd is growing in number and size every year. We are also seeing our wild turkey population grow to the point of almost daily sightings. Regenerative agriculture and holistic management for the win! Link in bio for pork fat. #meateater #cultivatethe318 #mahaffeyfarms #deerhunting #louisiana #stevenrinella #lard #porkfat #publiclandowner #pastureraised #eatclean #conservation #wildlifeconservation #whitetail #whitetaildeer #whitetailbuck #bossierparish #shreveport #shreveportbossier #meateaterpodcast #meateatertv #wildgamecooking

Farm stand open today! Come see us! We will be here until 1pm! We have tons of meat, kale, and pecans! All from our farm. #mahaffeyfarms #cultivatethe318 #farmstand #eatclean #eat318 #farmfresh. Address on web page link in bio.

This #lunaticfarmer and her pigs sure are grateful for all the pumpkins we’ve been getting from you folks! Keep ‘em coming. Don’t forget you get 10% off at the farm stand when you do! #pumpkins #communitycompost #pastureraised #farmlife #cultivatethe318 #mahaffeyfarms

Stop by the farm stand today or tomorrow and stock up on local, pasture raised meats for the holiday! We will be closed Thursday- Sunday this week. #eat318 #mahaffeyfarms #thanksgiving #bossiercity #shreveport

I googled the definition of farmer... Any other farmers have an issue with this? This is from Merriam-Webster’s site!?!?! #wtf #farmer #knowyourfarmer #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #mahaffeyfarms #joelsalatin

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