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Dear Friends,

On Wednesday evening, I was out in the field setting up a new paddock for the cattle. It was hot, humid, and dry. I was carrying a bundle of step-in posts, and every time I tried to step the steel probes into the ground, it felt like trying to push them into cured concrete.

The grass had that rolled-up, shriveled look it gets when it’s holding its breath, trying to conserve every last drop of moisture under the summer sun.

Farming on pasture means living in direct harmony with the elements. When it’s dry, everything enters a quiet holding pattern. The soil bakes, the forage slows its growth, and you spend your days pacing yourself—keeping livestock comfortable and checking the weather forecast.

Then came Thursday night.

3 Inches of Pure Life

When three inches of rain soaked into our pastures Thursday night, it didn’t just wet the dirt—it completely turned the farm on its ear.

By Friday morning, the entire landscape looked different:

• The Pastures: That tight, shriveled grass uncurled and sprang back to a vibrant, deep green almost overnight.
• The Soil: The ground went from rock-hard clay to soft, forgiving soil. Setting step-in posts for paddock moves now takes a fraction of the effort.
• The Cattle: Cooler air and lush, hydrated forage completely shifted the mood of the herd. Content cattle grazing on fresh growth is one of the best sights (and sounds) on the farm.
• The Workflow: The holding pattern is officially over.

Firing Up for Winter Feed

Perhaps the biggest shift after a good rain is what happens in the equipment shed. For the past several weeks, we’ve been servicing, greasing, and prepping hay equipment behind the scenes.

Now, with this surge of soil moisture accelerating plant growth, those tractors and implements are about to fire up to harvest haylage (baleage). The high-quality forage we break, bale, and wrap over the next few weeks will be the very feed that sustains our herd through the cold winter months.

One rain event triggers a massive domino effect: better soil moisture, faster grass growth, happier livestock, and a whole new workload as we pivot into forage harvest mode. It’s hard work, but after a dry spell, there isn’t a better feeling in the world than getting caught up in the rush of new growth.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us and for choosing to support pasture-based agriculture. Knowing that our hard work goes directly to feeding your families makes every hot afternoon and long evening worth it.

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With life on the farm shifting into full gear after the rain, we know how busy summer schedules can get for your household, too. The easiest way to keep nutrient-dense, farm-fresh meat on your family’s table is through our Subscribe & Save options.

Hey friends,

Out on the pastures right now, things are moving right along. The cattle are rotating through fresh daily paddock shifts, the pigs are thriving in the shade of our silvopasture plots, and the chicken flocks are enjoying the best of the summer grass.

Here’s a look inside one of our 6 mobile chicken shelters yesterday morning.

But behind the scenes in our fulfillment room, our team is working through a classic mid-summer puzzle.

Lately, the demand for our 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef has been incredibly heavy. We love seeing how many of our steaks and burgers are hitting your grills this season! However, demand for our pastured chicken and heritage pork has been a bit lighter.

On a multi-species regenerative farm like ours, keeping our freezer inventory balanced is a constant chess match. When one protein moves much faster than the others, things get crowded quickly.

So, we decided to solve this puzzle in a way that helps us clear out space and helps you save some hard-earned money. We’ve taken seven of our popular multi-protein bundles—which are already discounted compared to buying individual cuts—and shaved an extra $10 off the top.

By pairing our high-demand grass-fed beef with our incredible pastured chicken and pork, you get the staples you’ve been craving while helping us keep the farm ecosystem running smoothly.

🌟 Mid-Summer Bundle Spotlights (Save an Extra $10 Each)

No coupon codes are necessary for this flash sale; the $10 discount is already applied automatically at checkout. Here is a quick look at the seven packages on sale this week:

• The Pork and Poultry Prime Pack – $159.00
  • A versatile, 16-pound freezer-stocker featuring a variety of our clean pastured chicken cuts and silvopasture-raised pork staples.
• BBQ Bundle – $249.00
  • The ultimate low-and-slow smoker package loaded with grass-fed brisket, pastured pork ribs, Boston butts, chicken wings, and local Carolina seasonings.
• Big Three Bundle – $255.00
  • Build a massive freezer foundation with an even, convenient balance of our three most popular staples: grass-fed beef, pastured chicken, and heritage pork chops.
• Pasture Pair Bundle – $199.00
  • Simplify your weeknight dinner routine with a perfect split of our ultra-versatile 100% grass-fed ground beef and clean, pastured chicken breasts.
• Grill Master’s Medley – $149.00
  • Treat your family to a premium steakhouse experience at home with this curated mix of grass-fed ribeyes, NY strips, gourmet brats, and tender chops.
• Grilling Bundle – $139.00
  • Fire up the charcoal with confidence using this outdoor cooking collection loaded with grass-fed steaks, clean burgers, and juicy pork chops.
• Patty Maker Bundle – $139.00
  • Take burger night to the next level with 16 pounds of premium ground beef, pork, and sausage ready for your own custom seasoning and patty shapes.

How to Shop

These savings are live on the website right now and will remain active while supplies last. If you want to maximize your savings, remember that all standard parcel orders over $199 qualify for Free Shipping straight to your doorstep.

Thank you for supporting regenerative agriculture and helping our family farm keep things balanced this summer!

👉 Click Here to Shop the Bundle Sale & Restock Your Freezer

Your farmer,

Matt

Hi everyone,

As we look out over our pastures here in Lowrys, South Carolina, we find ourselves playing the familiar game of waiting and watching the skies for some much-needed summer rain. But while the clouds may be holding out, our 100% grass-fed and grass-finished cattle are doing just fine, steadily working their way through a large, high-quality stockpile of summer grass.

This safety cushion is only possible because we intentionally manage our land with a conservative stocking rate. Deciding exactly how many animals our pastures can comfortably sustain is always a bit of a guessing game each season. However, keeping our herd size conservative gives us invaluable options and peace of mind when the rains don’t come as often as we’d like. It’s a core part of how we look after the soil, the animals, and ultimately, the food we provide for your family.

Speaking of providing for your family, one of the biggest questions we get from folks looking to switch to pasture-raised meats is: “How do I actually utilize a bulk assortment without letting anything go to waste?”

To show you just how easy (and delicious) it is, we wanted to pull back the curtain on a recent 20 lb Pasture Picks Box we packed up and give you the ultimate month-long dinner blueprint.

⚠️ A Quick Note on Variety: Because we follow the seasons and practice nose-to-tail animal utilization, the exact cuts included in our subscription boxes will vary from month to month based on our current inventory. The list below is a real-world example of a recent random box selection to show you just how far a 20-lb assortment can stretch!

🗺️ The Pasture Picks “Meal Map” Blueprint

A standard 20 lb box packs a diverse, nutrient-dense punch. When you break down the raw weights, this single box yields roughly 40 to 50 individual protein servings, which easily translates into 10 to 12 complete, wholesome family dinners for a household of four.

Example Box Lineup:

• 4 lbs Ground Beef (1 lb packs)
• 1 London Broil (~2 lbs)
• 1 Whole Broiler Chicken (~3.9 lbs)
• 2 packs of Chicken Leg Quarters (~3.2 lbs total)
• 2 packs of Chicken Wings (~3.2 lbs total)
• 1 Pork Shoulder Roast (~2.43 lbs)
• 1 lb Ground Pork
• 1 lb Hot Sausage
• 1 pack of Pork Chops (2 per pack, ~1.09 lbs)

Your Month of Dinners:

• Dinners 1 & 2: The Ground Beef Classics (4 lbs Ground Beef)
  • The Meals: Split this up into two distinct family nights—a backyard smash-burger night and a massive skillet of grass-fed beef tacos. You get clean, high-energy protein that cooks in minutes.
• Dinner 3: The Perfect Sunday Roast (1 Whole Broiler)
  • The Meal: Feeds a family of four with ease.
  • Recipe Idea: Rub the skin generously with butter, garlic powder, and fresh summer herbs, then roast at 425°F until golden brown and crisp. Save the carcass in your freezer to make a rich, immunity-boosting bone broth later!
• Dinners 4 & 5: Mid-Week Poultry Feasts (Leg Quarters & Wings)
  • The Meals: Two separate nights of pasture-raised chicken. Toss the wings in your favorite local BBQ sauce for a crispy grilled wing night. For the leg quarters, slow-bake them with root vegetables for a juicy, tender comfort meal.
• Dinner 6: Marinated Steak Night (1 London Broil)
  • The Meal: A premium, lean beef dinner.
  • Recipe Idea: Because our beef is 100% grass-finished, it loves a good marinade. Soak it overnight in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and rosemary, flash-sear it on a piping hot grill to medium-rare, and slice it thin against the grain.
• Dinners 7 & 8: The Slow-Cooker Shredded Pork (1 Pork Shoulder Roast)
  • The Meals: Raised naturally in our silvopasture environments, our pork has incredible flavor and marbling. Toss the shoulder roast into the slow cooker or smoker all day. This yields a massive mountain of juicy pulled pork that easily covers two separate family dinners (think pulled pork sandwiches on night one, and loaded baked potatoes on night two).
• Dinners 9, 10 & 11: Quick Skillets & Savory Sausages (Pork Chops, Ground Pork, Hot Sausage)
  • The Meals: Pan-sear the thick-cut pork chops in a cast-iron skillet with a little butter and sage for a quick 15-minute weeknight meal. Use the hot sausage to elevate a Sunday night pasta sauce, and save the ground pork for a healthy “egg roll in a bowl” stir-fry.

🎁 Launching the Pasture Picks Box Promotion!