While our farm primarily raises grass-fed lamb for the breeding stock market (can't legally say organic), we also have a flock of truly free-ranging chickens whose eggs we sell from the farm. The other day I was reading an article in Mother Earth News regarding the nutritional benefits of eggs from free-ranging hens that are allowed to eat what birds are supposed to eat (seeds, grass, bugs, etc.). Here are some interesting facts. Hens on pasture lay eggs that have: 1/3rd less cholesterol, 1/4 less saturated fat, 2/3rds more vitamin A, 2 times more omega-3 fatty acids, 3 times more vitamin E, 7 times more beta carotene and 4 to 6 times more vitamin D than commercially produced eggs. I know that grass-fed meats also have superior nutrition (and because they are leaner, less calories per serving) to any commercially raised and finished meats as well. I encourage customers to learn where their food comes from and how it was produced and processed; it can change not only your decision on where to spend your food dollars, but also, your health!
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