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!
