Raising Grass Fed Grass Finished beef in Pittsboro, North Carolina with Smithview Farm.

Meet My Neighbor Productions Farm Series Season 1 Episode 7
Production Partner @YanasaTV

"Know where your beef comes from, know where your pork comes from, know where your lamb comes from... it's just important." - Jim Smith of Smithview Farm in Pittsboro North Carolina discusses sensitive issues facing the farming community today while taking you deep into the world of grass fed, grass finished beef production.

https://www.smithviewfarm.com/

0:00 Smithview Farm Pittsboro NC
1:17 Family-owned farm specializing in pure Angus grass-fed beef, emphasizing taste and tenderness, overcoming challenges to revitalize the farm.
1:40 Why Angus Beef better?
2:47 American Grassfed Association Standards
4:09 How to build a cattle ranch.
5:59 Improving farm genetics and infrastructure for high-quality beef production.
6:25 Upgrade farm infrastructure and build a herd with good genetics
8:02 Soil health and pasture care for cattle.
10:20 Rotational Grazing Cattle.
10:57 Optimal grazing practices for pasture management to promote regrowth and soil health.
11:29 Grazing philosophy of grazing half and leaving half to maintain pasture height for faster regrowth.
11:55 Importance of grazing pastures at optimal height to avoid issues like water runoff and poor soil health.
12:22 Grass Fed vs Grass Finished Beef
14:24 How to finish cattle on grass year round
15:43 Optimizing pasture management for cows in the summer to regulate rumen temperature.
17:16 Utilizing annual forages like millet and mung beans for summer grazing.
20:00 How farmers can work together.
21:31 Consistent philosophy on good soil health is crucial for successful farming practices
22:01 Timeliness in planting grass and legumes according to recommended times is key for optimal growth
23:14 Cattle Herd Health Management
25:56 Optimizing cattle management through computerized data collection for stress-free handling and monitoring.
26:30 Taking a cattle to the meat processor.
27:11 Regular interaction with the herd creates a stress-free environment, leading to easier handling during market transfers.
28:28 Close observation during the finishing process ensures cattle meet quality standards before market transfer.
30:38 Educating the Public on Farming
31:31 Local farms prioritize good soil for quality beef, contrasting with misleading labeling of imported meat.
32:04 Know where your food comes from
32:25 Misleading labeling of imported meat as product of the USA is prevalent.
33:12 The Average Age of a Farmer in United States
35:24 Credits

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