The Nutritional Value of Grassfed Beef: A Healthier Choice
When it comes to choosing beef, Rafter W Ranch stands out not only for superior taste but for our remarkable nutritional value of grassfed beef. Let’s explore the key reasons why grass-fed beef is a healthier option and why it should be your go-to choice for nourishing your family. ...
Global Rush for Farmland Could Trigger World War, Documentary Argues
A global network of powerful entities, fueled in part by Wall Street, is buying up farmland and water around the world. This global land rush has led to wrecked wells and lost farms from Arizona to Zambia — and it risks sowing the seeds for future global conflict, according to “The Grab,” a...
The Impact of Management on the Carbon Footprint of Beef Production
Management DOES Play a Role on the Carbon Footprint of Beef Production. It is possible that Oklahoma farm and ranch operations may someday pay attention to the price of carbon in the same way they track market reports of commodities and input costs. At present we do not because the price of...
Heading Down the Wrong Path: Chick-Fil-A Changing Its Chicken Sparks Massive Backlash
Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A has sparked a social media backlash after announcing that it will soon allow certain antibiotics in the chickens it raises, citing supply issues. Chick-fil-A restaurants in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico will transition "from chicken raised with No Antibiotics Ever...
The Ultimate Guide to Eggs: Freezing, Storing, and 2 Delicious Recipes
In this article, we will uncover the Ultimate Guide to Eggs. This guide will dive into the benefits of eggs and innovative ways to store them for longevity. Eggs are a kitchen staple in households around the world, celebrated for their versatility, nutritional value, and delicious taste....
A Master Birding Class Field Trip to Rafter W Ranch
Denver Audubon shares what they learned while visiting an Audubon-certified bird-friendly ranch in eastern Colorado, their own master birding class field trip. On November 11, 2023, the Denver Audubon Master Birder class and a group of inquisitive class mentors visited the Rafter W Ranch in...
American Grass Fed Certification Now Assures the Highest Quality for Beef and Dairy Products
The American Grass fed certification introduces a much-needed grass fed standard for American-grown grass fed beef and dairy. Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published February 7, 2017. You're probably aware that the food industry has the power to influence your eating...
Outlawing Denver Slaughterhouses is a Step Toward Food Scarcity
Food scarcity is not fear mongering, it's reality if you outlaw slaughterhouses in Colorado that have far more reaching consequences than fear itself. United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack offered the opening remarks at the Water in the West Symposium on the CSU Spur campus on...
Unraveling the Cozy Mystery: Does Chicken Soup Deserve its Sick-Day Crown?
Can chicken soup really help when you’re sick? Picture this: you're sniffling, sneezing, and an orchestra of coughs is playing in your chest. Who comes to the rescue? A superhero in a bowl, aka chicken soup! This culinary cuddle has been the go-to comfort food globally for centuries...
10 Things to Know About DNA and RNA Vaccines for Livestock
Remember, Rafter W Ranch has NEVER and will NEVER vaccinate any of the animals in our care. Period. DNA and RNA vaccines are terms NOT used on our ranch. Not all genetic technologies used in veterinary medicine fall under the categories of “mRNA vaccines” or “mRNA gene therapies.” And there...
Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here’s The Science
Advocates say there is a way to eat meat that's better for the planet and better for the animals: grass-fed beef. For the environmentally minded carnivore, meat poses a culinary conundrum. Producing it requires a great deal of land and water resources, and ruminants such as cows and sheep...
Local Ranchers Weigh In On Lab-Grown Meat
For ranchers and farmers of Colorado, the prospect of lab-grown meat is leading to some mixed emotions. Maarten Vanzoeren, is a butcher and owner of Simla Frozen Food Locker LLC in Simla, Colorado. At Vanzoeren’s shop, he slaughters rabbits, goats, lamb, poultry, wild game, beef, pork and...