Florida beef is special; in fact, it’s sold all over the world. Florida ranchers have been raising their cattle here for hundreds of years, perfecting care, increasing nutrients, and providing local (and distant) customers a delicious product. The state has won many awards for its beef over the years. What makes it so special? Today, [...]
You know and love grass-fed beef. If you’ve got a large homestead and are deciding what to do with it, you might consider raising some of your own cows. Grass-fed beef that’s homegrown provides you with several benefits; take it from us! Keep reading and we’ll tell you all about it, and visit our blog [...]
Florida farmland takes up a decent portion of the state, but just how much room do cattle need? What about grass-fed cattle? Giving our cows plenty of room to roam and graze, we’ll tell you how ranchers figure out how much room and forage they’ll need on their farm to support their livestock. Keep reading [...]
At Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, it’s our goal to educate consumers about what goes into their beef. At the grocery store, labels can get confusing. Every label is held to different standards too. Today, we’ll be talking about organic versus grass-fed beef. What are the differences between the two, and where do they have overlap? [...]
If you live in Central Florida or in a rural area, you see cows all the time! The beef industry makes up a large part of Florida’s economy. Today, we’re taking a deeper dive into this thing we love. We’ll share some fun facts about Florida’s beef and dive into some interesting details you might [...]
Here are some tips for crafting your own batch. Grass-fed beef is delicious, flavorful, and easy to cook. We’re excited to continue to share recipes on the blog for new and old grass-fed beef connoisseurs alike. Today, check out some tips for creating a marinade that’s perfect for your taste buds. Keep reading to learn [...]
Did you know cattle were first introduced to Florida in the 16th century? We’ve been around a while, but not quite that long. Keep reading our blog post today to learn more about the history of the cattle population in Florida and how that can apply to us today. To learn more about the history [...]
At Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch, we’re doing all we can to give our cattle a healthy, well-balanced meal every day. This looks different depending on the season and the animals’ needs. Today, we’ll talk about some popular supplements used by ranchers all over. To learn more about what goes into our grass-fed beef, visit our [...]
For the past 35 years, the Panhandle Ag Extension Team has hosted a conference in Marianna, FL. This event usually consisted of copious educational material for young and old ranches alike and a trade show for various businesses that serve the industry. The event is going virtual this year, and we’ll tell you all the [...]
If you’re an avid reader of some of our past blog posts, you may already know that grass-fed beef is high in conjugated linoleic acid, otherwise known as CLA. We’ve spoken about how this can help your body fight cancer, but today we’ll dive a little deeper into the specifics. For more information on the [...]