2023 Omega 6:3 Results

Since 2015 we have tested our harvested Pasture Grazed Beef fatty acid profile. The 2023 grazing season presented some challenges as we navigated, and continue to experience an extended drought. For much of the past growing season, our farm was in D4 (Exceptional Drought), according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. We were thankful for an unusually wet 2023 July that really helped our beef put on some grass fat leading up to harvest.

100% Grassfed and Grass Finished Beef

As you can see from the results in the chart above, DS Family Farm Pasture Grazed Beef continues to display an Omega 6:3 ratio that is expected from 100% Grassfed & Finished animals. We just don’t just guess, we test to make sure our product is as advertised.

Rest Assured With a Purchase From Our Farm

In addition to the annual testing of our beef products, you can be assured that we are raising animals with their welfare in mind.

• Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see how our animals and pastures look throughout the year.
• Schedule a farm visit like some of these past guests to see first hand how we steward our resources.

Still not sure about our management and the meat we raise? In 2023 we went through the process to become the only farm in Nebraska to be “American Grassfed” certified. Read and learn more about the American Grassfed Standards that our farm meets to be certified.

What about beef and the environment?

Want to support your local community and the environment with your meat purchase dollars? In 2023 we completed the “Regenerative Verified” and “Regeneratively Grown” process. This testing ensures that how we manage our animals makes a positive impact on our soil, water, plants, and related resources. Beef are a keystone species for maintaining a tallgrass prairie ecosystem when they are managed in alignment with nature. We manage our natural resources in sync with God’s created order to the best of our ability.

Thank you for your interest and support of our farm in 2023 and we look forward to meeting new friends and renewing old friendships in 2024. Happy New Year!