Meet Jay - My Youngest Brother!

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August 17, 2022

Good morning my friend -

Every family member on our working farm plays an important role each and every day... even down to our youngest member Jay!

When you come to the farm for order pickup or join us at one of our scheduled farm tours, you'll meet Jay.

He can be a big help bottle feeding our baby lambs or holding the baby chicks and turkeys and petting the many farm cats and kittens.

Jay joined our family when he was just an infant along with his older brother Bernard who was almost one at the time.

Since that day nearly 12 years ago, we have forever been blessed by their energy, natural curiosity and joy.

Today I begin a series called "Introductions to the Filbrun Family" where I hope to conduct short personal interviews with each of my family members (not sure if everyone will cooperate :) ...so you can get to know the inner workings and people that make up The Maker's Meadow.

Meet Jay - my fun-loving, hard-working helper!

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My brother mentioned that his favorite dish that our mom makes is Vegetable Soup using our farm's Grassfed Ground Beef.

This Vegetable Soup Recipe Here closely resembles our mom's recipe.

Did you know that we currently carry two different types of Grassfed Ground Beef?

We have Grassfed Ground Beef and Mostly Grassfed Ground Beef and you can order 1lb packs individually or in bundles of 10, 24 or 48!

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Be sure to get this week's order in by Monday, August 15.

I want to wish a "Happy Back to School" to the students in your families!

I personally have come to value just how much I love learning new things and am truly thankful that learning is a lifelong process!

Your farmer friend,

Know Your Beef: Understanding the Difference Between Our Premium and Standard Offerings

If you've been following our journey, you know that transparency and trust are at the heart of everything we do here at The Maker's Meadow. As more folks look closely at where their food comes from, I want to take a moment to explain the key differences between our Premium and Standard beef offerings. While both are far removed from conventional feedlot beef, they’re not the same—and that’s intentional. Here’s what you need to know: 🥩 Premium Beef Raised Right Here on Our Farm Our Premium beef is the gold standard—regeneratively raised by our own hands, with full control over every step of the process. These animals roam freely on diverse pasture, nurtured by nature. ✅ What It’s Free From: 🌾 GMOs – No genetically modified feed or seed. 💉 Steroids & Hormones – Never used to enhance growth. 💊 Antibiotics – Absolutely none, ever. 💉 Vaccines – Not administered; we focus on natural immunity. ☠️ Chemicals – No synthetic dewormers, pesticides, or sprays once they arrive on our farm. However, they may be exposed to chemicals as calves prior to arriving. 🌍 Regenerative Practices – Always improving soil, water, and wildlife health. 🟢 Best for: Those seeking the cleanest, most natural beef available—with full transparency and minimal environmental impact. 🍔 Standard Beef Sourced from a Trusted Farming Partner Our Standard beef is still raised with integrity—on pasture, with humane care—from Marksbury Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, who shares our commitment to better meat. But since it’s not under our direct stewardship, there are a few important differences. ✅ What It’s Free From: 🌾 GMOs 💉 Steroids & Hormones 💊 Antibiotics ⚠️ What We Can’t Guarantee: ☠️ Chemicals – Possible use of synthetic dewormers or pasture treatments. 💉 Vaccines – May be used as part of herd health protocols. 🟡 Best for: Customers looking for a high-quality, pasture-raised option at a more accessible price point, but who may not require the same level of purity as our Premium line. 🤝 Why Offer Both? Raising truly regenerative beef is deeply rewarding—but also labor-intensive and limited in scale. By offering both Premium and Standard options, we’re able to: Serve more families and communities Support other responsible farmers Stay true to our values of honesty and health Whether you choose Premium or Standard, you’re rejecting factory farming and supporting a future where soil, animals, and people thrive together. 💬 Have Questions? I’m always here to talk. When you know your farmer, you know your food—and I’m grateful to walk this path with you. 📧 Reach out anytime: support@makersmeadow.com Eat well and stay grounded.

Meet Jay - My Youngest Brother!

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