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A herd of South Poll and Corriente-influenced cattle grazing on pasture at Tyner Pond Farm in Indiana. These breeds are selected for thriving on forage and producing high-quality grassfed beef without grain, vaccines, or antibiotics.

What Breeds of Cattle Make the Best Grassfed Beef?

Not all cattle are bred for grass. At Tyner Pond...
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A herd of grassfed cattle grazing at Tyner Pond Farm in Indiana. The cattle are moved daily through fresh paddocks as part of a regenerative grazing system that produces nutrient-dense grassfed beef.

Grassfed Beef FAQ: How We Raise Cattle at Tyner Pond Farm

Customers often ask how we raise our cattle and what...
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A compact 4-wheeler at Tyner Pond Farm carrying reels of polywire, a measuring wheel, step-in posts, mineral bags, and a chain for moving water troughs — the modern grazier’s toolkit for raising grassfed beef in Indiana.

The Modern Grazier’s Toolkit: How We Raise Grassfed Beef in Indiana

At Tyner Pond Farm, we raise grassfed beef in Indiana...
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Prepping Dehydrated Chili with Grassfed Ground Beef

Dehydrated Mexican Orzo Chili for Long-Term Storage and Backpacking

Dehydrated Mexican Orzo Chili is a simple way to make...
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Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes

Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes

Braised short ribs sound like something you’d order at a...
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Books That Changed How I Think About Nutrition

Books That Changed How I Think About Nutrition

I’m often asked what books I recommend for people who...
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Keto Chicken Parm Recipe In Pan

A Simple Way to Cook: Keto Chicken Parmesan

Late summer tomatoes don’t last long, which makes them perfect...
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How I Lost 35 Pounds by Dropping Ultra-Processed Foods

How I Lost 35 Pounds by Dropping Ultra-Processed Foods

A year ago I cut out ultra-processed foods and seed...
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Indiana Raw Milk at Tyner Pond Farm

Raw Milk in Indiana: A Simple Guide

Indiana doesn’t allow raw milk to be sold for human...
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Chris Baggott with Mandela Scholars in July 2024 and July 2025, showing visible health improvements after switching to a nutrient-dense, meat-based diet focused on grass-fed beef

How I’m Using Grass-Fed Beef for Longevity and Metabolic Health

After changing how I eat—and focusing on grass-fed beef—I lost...
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Raw grass-fed beef or organ meat chunks from Tyner Pond Farm for a carnivore diet

The Best Cuts of Beef for a Carnivore Diet (And Where to Buy Them in Indiana

Following a carnivore diet in Indiana? Here's a guide to...
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Grass-fed cattle grazing on pasture at Tyner Pond Farm in Central Indiana

Where to Buy Grass-Fed Beef in Central Indiana (And Why It Matters)

Looking for local grass-fed beef in Central Indiana? We raise...
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How Long Does Our Meat Last in the Refrigerator?

How Long Does Our Meat Last in the Refrigerator?

Customers often ask how long our meat lasts after thawing....
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Why Our Meat Isn’t USDA Graded—and Why That Matters

Why Our Meat Isn’t USDA Graded—and Why That Matters

We’re often asked if our meat is USDA graded—and how...
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What We Learned From a 1,000-Year-Old Prairie

What We Learned From a 1,000-Year-Old Prairie

On a visit to Kansas' Konza Prairie, Tyner Pond Farm...
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The 1850 Indiana Farmer: A World-Class Athlete?

The 1850 Indiana Farmer: A World-Class Athlete?

The 1850s Indiana farmer didn’t go to the gym. He...
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