FAQ
Q: What is 100% grass fed/finished pastured beef?
A: 100% grass fed is when the cow only eats grass from the pastures it roams all day long. Grass finished refers to how the steer is fed before it is slaughtered. Some farmers choose to only ever give their cows grass from 10 months (when they are weened from their mothers milk) to the time when they are taken to be slaughtered which gives the term "grass finished" while others will give their cows grain to finish fattening them up.
Q: Are your chickens free range?
A: Free range means the chickens dont spend 24 hours inside their coop.Our chickens are 100% pasture raised. This means they have a coop on the pasture that they may go in or under but they spend most of their time roaming the pasture scratching for bugs to eat.
Q: Why is it important chickens are given soy-free feed?
A: Soy can drastically impact a chickens health. It can lead to serious mineral and vitamin deficiencies, especially manganese and iron. As of 2019, 94% of the soy in the USA is GMO. Soy also contains very high levels of phytoestrogens, which go in their meat and eggs. Phytoestrogens are known to mimic estrogen and can wreak havoc on the human body. Soy-free pasture raised eggs can have up to 6 times higher vitamin D than factory eggs. Soy-free is the way to go.
Q: What is Farm Match?
A: "Connecting Farmers and Consumers". Its local small farms that sell to people who want quality products. It gives people the opportunity to see what local farms are around .
Q: How do i order from Grass Valley Dairy on FarmMatch?
A: Type in 17509 , select "Grassfedcarroll" and sign up. We do not charge a fee to sign up for FarmMatch. However, we do charge a delivery fee.
Q: Is raw milk unsafe to drink?
A: "Today if you mention raw milk, many people gasp and utter ridiculous statements like, “You can die from drinking raw milk!” But the truth is that there are far more risks from drinking pasteurized milk than unpasteurized milk. Raw milk naturally contains healthy bacteria that inhibit the growth of undesirable and dangerous organisms. Without these friendly bacteria, pasteurized milk is more susceptible to contamination. Furthermore, modern equipment, such as milking machines, stainless steel tanks and refrigerated trucks, make it entirely possible to bring clean, raw milk to the market anywhere in the US. "
Taken directly from:
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/making-it-practical/milk-it-does-a-body-good/
more information:
https://www.foodrenegade.com/government-data-proves-raw-milk-safe/
Q: Where do you deliver to and how?
A: We deliver via a site host. We have people that willingly sign up (and receive a discount each week) to have coolers with that towns orders inside. The people who then placed the order would show up, check and sign their packing slip binder, and take their bags and items. We deliver to parts of NJ, MD, and our goal by the end of 2020 is to have a site host in lancaster and chester county in PA. We also have pick up available at the farm every Monday from 12pm-7pm.
Q: Im interested in becoming a site host for my town, how do i do this?
A: Check out our 'Become a site host' page. We would love to have you!
Q: Do you use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, steroids or antibiotics on your farm?
A: NO! We are extremely against the use of chemical fertlizers or pesticides on our pastures, and absolutely against using hormones, steroids or antibiotics on our animals. Our animals live happy healthy humane lives on our chemical-free pastures.
