Know what you’re buying.

Know what you’re buying. This picture shows store-bought beef (on the right) and farm-raised beef (on the left). You can easily see the difference, but there's more to it than just looks! 1. **Co

Know what you’re buying. This picture shows store-bought beef (on the right) and farm-raised beef (on the left). You can easily see the difference, but there’s more to it than just looks!

Know what you’re buying.

Know what you’re buying. This picture shows store-bought beef (on the right) and farm-raised beef (on the left). You can easily see the difference, but there’s more to it than just looks!

 

1. **Color difference:** The store-bought beef is lighter because it’s full of chemicals and preservatives, like propyl gallate, to keep it from going bad after being in the air for a long time.

2. **Unclear source:** You don’t always know where the store beef comes from or how many cows are in it. Even if it has a “Product of the USA” label, it might include meat from different countries like Argentina, Canada, or Brazil. Plus, the meat is often mixed from many cows, not just one.

3. **Farm beef:** The beef on the left is darker, fresher, and raised on a local farm. It’s more nutritious and tasty, and it comes from just one cow, not leftovers from several.

Buying from a local farm is a better choice!