What you need to know about the beef you eat (PDF)
By Jo Robinson
This is a comprehensive must-read about the perils to food safety and nutrition posed by the current industrial model of livestock production and processing. The critique of the current system is accompanied by discussion of the increasing hope for healthy sources of meat now represented in the resurgence of family-scale, pasture-based livestock farms. This recent article was originally published in Mother Earth News, then published by americangrassfedbeef.com. Its author is Jo Robinson, an investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author who specializes in science-based health information. Jo has been investigating the differences between animals raised in feedlots and pasture-based farms for the past seven years and owns and operates the authoritative web site on pasture-based food, Eatwild.com.

An entertaining tongue-in-cheek article on grass-fed beef, corn, ethanol, American consumption and international opportunism
First printed in the Washington Post

Here's a recent satirical account of a fictitious phone conversation between OPEC representatives and their K Street lobbyist in Washington. In it, they wrangle about how to avert the potentially grave threat to the oil-producing cartel posed by -- of course, none other than grass fed cattle, small farms and healthy Americans. A fun and brisk read with more than a little insight folded into the witty dialog, it was written by R. James Woolsey, head of the C.I.A. from 1993 to 1995 (yes, really!), and reprinted in the the Minneapolis StarTribune following its original publication in the Washington Post.

Omega3 fatty acids protect against diabetes: study
The linked article reports the results of a significant recent U.S. study. As the Thousand Hills Cattle Co. mission is focused on providing healthful food we want to keep you abreast of such news when we learn of it. And, though the study does not refer in any way to grass fed beef, other studies have shown that grass fed beef is high in Omega-3's. We are hopeful that, in addition to the other health benefits of grass fed beef, it may prove to be a valuable part of a diet that helps prevent or mitigate the effects of diabetes.

Grassfed has a far better story to tell than organics
CLA researcher says
CLAY CITY, Indiana: Dr. Tilak Dhiman of Utah State University speaking at the American Grassfed Association's convention said that American organic foods sales have grown from $7.5 billion in 2001 to $18.4 billion in 2005 and are projected to reach $23 billion in 2007.

Highlights from Michael Pollan's talk in the Twin Cities, April 19, 2007
from notes of attendee and enthusiast Will Winter, DVM (Will is Thousand Hills' consulting veterinarian and overall wellness, sustainability and love-of- good-food advocate.)

Survey: Organic produce, grass-fed beef among hottest menu trends
by Sustainable Food News
National Restaurant Association releases new research showing explosive growth of organic food demand at nation's restaurants

PBS Interview with Michael Pollan

Power Steer / This Steer’s Life by Michael Pollan
A ground-breaking and provocative account: New York Times Magazine contributor Michael Pollan follows the life of a calf he purchased as it grows its way through the industrial beef system. Offered in contrast is his experience with and research into the production of and eating grass fed beef. Pollan describes it as an effort to grasp first-hand and “own” what the production of red meat has come to mean –- to him, and to the well-being of all involved. A historical, swift, panoramic read. But not for the faint of heart.

Eatwild.com
The first and most comprehensive web site to date reporting on the health and ecological benefits of pasture-raised foods. It offers helpful distinctions between conventional and pasture-based agriculture. And, it includes numerous topical links, excerpts from and a bibliography of relevant scientific studies, and a host of grower pages for producers of like mind who are offering their foods via the internet.