What does “grass fed grass finished” mean?
The short answer is grass fed grass finished cattle eat grass. Period.
Most cattle start their lives on pasture but are moved to grain during the finishing process to fatten them up. Even if the grain is non GMO or Organic (most isn’t), this changes the nutritional value and flavor profile of the beef. Hedgewood Farms cattle are never fed grain resulting in improved nutritional value and leaner, healthier beef.
Why Scottish Highland cattle?
Animal Health – Highlands are a naturally healthy and diesese resistent breed. This is ideal when using natural farming practices free from non-theraputic antibiotics
Taste – Highlands taste great. Their meat is lean but still marbled and uniquely flavorful. read more…
Good on Grass – Scottish Highlands are one of the oldest true heritage breed and are largely unchanged since the 7th century. this makes them excellent foragers and thrive on a grass fed grass finished program.
Harsh Weather tolerance – You may not have noticed but it’s get cold in Kansas. Scottish Highlands are suited to the cold and wet regions of Scotland. I’m not sure they know the meaning of cold. Surprisingly they also fair well in the heat due to their ability to shed part of their coat in the Summer.
Do you use antibiotics, hormones or pesticides?
We don’t use any preventative or non-therapeutic antibiotics; hormones or pesticides on our animals or pastures. Our rotational grazing practices help us minimize the risk of illness causing parasites and allows us to avoid regular treatments found in conventional cattle production. We will treat with therapeutic antibiotics when required for the health of the animal in concert with USDA Organic standards.
What is rotational grazing?
Rotational grazing is moving livestock herds or flocks to new area of pasture frequently. This has many benefits both for the grazing animals and for the health and quality of the pasture and soils.
Do you sell dairy products like milk and cheese?
We don’t currently offer dairy products.
Can I come visit your farm?
Of course! but call us first to make sure we aren’t out in the pasture with the cattle or the chickens. We do have on farm pickup as an option. Just place your order on-line in advance and call us, or wait to hear back from us to schedule a convenient time.
Are your products organic?
We raise and grow our products in alignment with USDA Organic standards. We are not USDA Organic certified but we have a strict policy of no pesticides, no herbicides, no general antibiotics and all organically sourced chicken feed.
Do you have produce?
We have a small scale market garden with delicious seasonal vegetables. Join our mailing list to get information on when items become available or become a SUBSCRIBER for priority access to produce and the rest of Hedgewood Farms products.
OK, I’m sold. How can I get your products?
Give us a call
913-298-0013 We can tell you more about our products and answer any questions you may have
Become a Hedgewood Farms Family
We offer a subscription delivery program for families that want the best in eggs, beef and poultry but want the convenience of delivery. We all want to eat better quality foods but we don’t always have time to attend the farmers market on Saturdays or visit local farms. Check out the details here.
Farmer’s Markets
We are proud to be a part of the Lenexa Farmers Market on Saturdays (April 29 – October 28) 8 am – Noon during the 2023 season. We will be at the Holiday Markets November 18 & December 23, 2023 and Winter Markets January 27, February 24 & March 30, 2024 from 10am – 1 pm.
We are proud to be part of the Brookside Farmers’ Market on Saturdays (April 8 – October 28) 8 am – 1 pm during the 2023 season. We will be at the 2024 Winter Markets January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, and March 2, 16 & 30 from 9 am – Noon.
We participate in shows and expos like the KC Eat Local and Organic Expo