Coyote Ridge Highlanders
Our Philosophy
Be fair to others,be humane to your animals,
be kind to mother earth, and
be thankful for what you have.
Coyote Ridge Highlander Farm
We raise high quality grass-fed, Minnesota Highlander Beef on our ranch-style farm.
Who says you have to do it like everyone else?
Notable Quote:
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What is this site about?
Below and in the pages to follow, we want to show by example, that one individual, one family, and one simple philosophy can make a difference.
We want to help promote the Scottish Highland Cattle breed and the benefits of pasture base farming... and let others know that we all have a healthier, local choice of where we buy healthy beef. When you buy directly from us (the farmer), you know where your food comes from and how it is cared for.
Being pasture based is a philosophy - a practice of the old school style of ranching/farming. In addition to raising Scottish Highland, we also raise and sell pastured ducks, chicken & eggs, hogs and meat goats. We are especially proud of our free-range Heritage Holiday Turkeys. This is what one of our customers told us, "The turkey was FABULOUS! We received rave reviews, it was moist and tender... it truly made our Thanksgiving dinner a feast."
To learn about the Top 10 Reasons To Eat Grass-fed Meat...
click here.
Qualities of Highlanders
Where's The Beef?
Healthy, naturally raised beef isn't found in your grocery stores. It's found right here, at the farm. Scottish Highlander Beef is some of the leanest beef of any breed of cattle, with the exception of Buffalo. Like the buffalo, Scottish Highlanders keep warm using their double coat. Most beef animals have a layer of fat to insulate them from the weather. And unlike standard beef breeds, Highlander beef is naturally marbled. The present day beef market demands leaner meats, and Highlands are and have always been, superior in this department as well
Cattle, in general, are meant to eat grass. That's how they're made. Grass-fed Highland beef is high in Omega-3 and Beta Carotene, which we all know is important for good health.
More Info
Highlanders are known for their gentle disposition and they are “a naturally laid back beast.” They are gentle and loving creatures. Cows will nurse their calves and then leave them lying behind a clump of grass for long periods of time. This is quite normal for Highlanders. Out on the moors of Scotland, the cows would have to forage some distance away from their calves, to find their daily requirements. For protection, herds have been known to form a circle around the young in order to keep them safe from predators.
A Breed Apart
The Highland breed has a long and famous ancestry. It has been described as charismatic, beautiful and noble. Throughout the centuries the breed has developed and adapted, often in adverse conditions, until we have the extremely efficient and versatile animal we see today. There is no finer sight than a Highlander with a new born calf at her feet.
Cold weather and snow have little effect on these cattle. They have a thick skin and long shaggy coats to protect them, even in blizzard conditions and temperatures as low as 20 degrees below zero. They have been raised as far north as Alaska and the Scandinavian countries. The cattle’s food intake does not increase until 18 degrees F, whereas most breeds of cattle’s needs increase at 32 degrees F. Thus proving that the Highland Cattle are well adapted for harsh conditions. Highlands are slow growing creatures and are known for their ruggedness.
The Breed for Health
Highland cattle represent one of the
best ways to produce beef and preserve our landscape. The cattle are
experts at improving unproductive land and maintaining a balance of
plants. They will thrive on rough fodder enabling less competitive
grasses and flowers to flourish. In winter, their diet is naturally
healthy as they don't require feed compounds that are now
suspected of being a disease risk. The breed's natural immunity to many
diseases minimizes the need for antibiotics and other medicines.
Future members of the American Highland Cattle Assoc. & The Quality Highland Beef Program
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