by Chris Baggott
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by Chris Baggott
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Tyner Pond Farm: Rescuing Calves, Reclaiming Healthy Beef
At Tyner Pond Farm, we believe that how cattle are raised matters. That’s why we take an alternative approach: rescuing calves otherwise destined for the industrial feedlot system and giving them the life they deserve.
The Problem: Industrial Feedlot Beef
Cattle Trapped In A Feedlot
A concerning reality of the US beef industry is the dominance of feedlots. Here cattle are confined, fed grain-based diets, and because of the unhealthy environment, are given antibiotics and hormones – practices far removed from the way cattle naturally thrive. These practices undermine many grass-based ranchers committed to responsible animal husbandry.
Our Calf Rescue Mission
Instead of contributing to the overpopulation of cattle, we seek out calves from ethical ranchers committed to a drug-free approach. By paying these ranchers a fair price, we divert these animals from entering the industrial system.
New Calf On Pasture
These calves join our herd and spend their lives on our Certified Organic pastures, thriving on fresh grass and open space. They receive no antibiotics, living a healthy life as nature intended.
The Cost of Responsibility
Our practices are ethical, yet they come with challenges. The price of calves continues to rise, driven by factors like cheap imported beef flooding the market. We refuse to compromise our values, but these rising costs make it difficult to keep our prices steady.
Explaining the “Cow Tip”
Cow Tip Option At Checkout
To continue our calf rescue mission while keeping our prices accessible, we offer the “Cow Tip” option at checkout. This allows customers to contribute a little extra to directly offset the cost of purchasing these calves. It’s completely optional. 100% of these funds go towards purchasing calfs & it makes a significant difference.
Your Choice, Real Impact
When you choose Tyner Pond Farm and consider adding a “Cow Tip,” you’re not just buying beef. You’re supporting a different model of agriculture: one focused on food security, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and providing healthier meats while helping domestic ranchers.
Help If You Can
This program is completely option, and it is designed so that those who want to help supporte lowere overall meat prices for everyone. If you care to contribute more than a tip, we have a place for that too! Click Here
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