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One dairy cow can produce a few gallons of milk each day. We know that milk “does a body good,” providing a calcium-packed source of nutrition for growing children. A family can start a small business selling extra milk, cheese, yogurt, butter and more. With food, funds and fertilizer, the gift of a cow has got it all. Cows are available in as a whole or a share ($50.00 Donation/Share & $500.00 Donation for a whole cow)
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10 Facts About Cows
Cattle (often informally called ‘cows’) are among the most common and well-known farmed animals. People who have spent time with them will likely agree that cows are valuable individuals with unique personalities. Here are ten fun facts about these intelligent animals you may not know!
1. Not all cattle are cows - Cattle are often called cows, but this is not always technically accurate! There are different terms for cattle depending on their age, sex, and reproductive status. A cow is a female that has given birth to at least one calf. Before giving birth for the first time, a female is called a heifer. Bulls are intact male cattle of any age, while steer are castrated male cattle.
2. Cows have a four-chambered stomach -Cows are ruminants, meaning they have a specialized digestive system that helps them break down grass and other vegetation that other animals are unable to eat.
3. Cows have a very strong sense of smell - Their powerful noses can detect odours up to 10 kilometres away! This helps them to navigate their complex friendships and respond to threats and other information in their environment. For example, cows can detect the scent of stress hormones present in the urine of other cows, which helps them to avoid danger!
4. Cows have incredible peripheral vision - With eyes on both sides of their heads, cows have a field of vision of almost 360 degrees… that’s about twice as much as a human’s field of vision! This panoramic vision allows cows to see in all directions without moving their heads. This way, they can always be aware of their surroundings, even when their head is down grazing.
5. Cows have individual personalities - Like humans, every cow is unique and possesses different personality traits. Common personality traits studied in cows are boldness, exploration and sociability. Some cows may be risk-takers, curious about exploring their environment, and highly sociable, whereas others may be less brave, more timid and shy.
6. Cows are very intelligent - Extensive studies have been done showing cows understand cause-effect relationships. For example, cows can think critically and solve complex problems to achieve a reward – such as food or a brush! In fact, serotonin released in their brain during these experiments shows that they enjoy these intellectual challenges and will show signs of excitement and pleasure when they solve them!
7. Cows have great memories - Cows have great spatial memory and can remember where things are located, such as water and shelter. They also can recognize and remember the faces of their herd mates! Always be nice when meeting a cow because they will remember you.
8. Cows experience a wide range of emotions - Cows can experience joy, frustration, fear, anxiety and sadness. Studies have revealed that cows depend on each other for emotional support. For example, cows are less stressed when handled by humans if allowed to be in physical contact with, or even just see their herd mates.
9. Cows are highly social animals and have best friends - Cows often form strong, lifelong friendships with one another. Cows will become stressed when separated from their friends or the rest of their herd. Cows help one another and learn from each other. They even groom each other to keep clean and comfortable.
10. Cows seek pleasure and love to play - Cows gallop, buck, play-fight, frolic, and chase after balls. You may have even seen videos of cows running, prancing, and jumping when outside. Playing together helps cows learn many of the social skills they need to interact with one another.
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Classic Sunday Pot Roast
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
TOTAL TIME: 3 Hours 15 Min.
Servings: 8
Classic Sunday Pot Roast is an easy to make comfort food that is hearty, filling, and can easily feed the whole family. This recipe will work for a classic oven braise as well as in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
by Rachel Farnsworth
Ingredients
3 to 5 pounds beef roast chuck, round, or brisket
2 teaspoo
TOTAL TIME: 3 Hours 15 Min.
Servings: 8
Classic Sunday Pot Roast is an easy to make comfort food that is hearty, filling, and can easily feed the whole family. This recipe will work for a classic oven braise as well as in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.
by Rachel Farnsworth
Ingredients
3 to 5 pounds beef roast chuck, round, or brisket
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cloves minced garlic
1 to 2 cups red wine*
2 cups reduced sodium beef broth
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 large white onion cut into 2 inch chunks
1 pound baby carrots
1 pound red potatoes cut into bite-sized chunks
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Get a large oven safe dutch oven pot heating over high heat.
2. Season both sides of chuck roast with salt and pepper. Add vegetable oil to pot and sear roast until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes each side.
3. Remove roast from pan and set aside briefly on a plate or cutting board. Add garlic to pot and saute 60 seconds. Deglaze pan with red wine and beef broth. Add roast back to the pot.
4. Pour Worcetershire sauce over roast and place the onion chunks, carrots, and potatoes on top of and around the meat. Place rosemary sprig on top.
5. Place a lid on the pan and transfer it to the preheated 350 degree oven. Cook 3 hours, or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 202 degrees F and shreds easily with a fork. Season vegetables with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
*You can replace the wine with either more beef broth OR grape juice. Use up to 2 cups for a larger roast.
SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS:
Season the roast with salt and pepper as directed in step 2 of the recipe. Searing in oil in a skillet is an optional step. Place the seared or un-seared meat directly into a slow cooker. Add in all remaining ingredients and cook on low 8 hours.
INSTANT POT ELECTRIC
PRESSURE COOKER
INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow this recipe as directed, but instead of searing and baking the roast in a large pot, you'll do all of this in your pressure cooker. Sear the roast as directed in step 2 using the sear setting on your electric pressure cooker. Cook the garlic, and deglaze the pan with liquids, and add in vegetables. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, followed by a 15 minute natural release. Then, switch the release valve to the venting position. Remove lid once steam has stopped coming out.
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Total: 20 Min
Servings: 4
Great for busy-weeknights, tender slices of flank steak are paired with vibrant broccoli florets in a savory sauce featuring Brown Gravy Mix that helps both season and thicken the stir-fry sauce. It's a wholesome meal that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.
by Co-Op Market
Ingredients
1 packet Simply Organic® Brown
Total: 20 Min
Servings: 4
Great for busy-weeknights, tender slices of flank steak are paired with vibrant broccoli florets in a savory sauce featuring Brown Gravy Mix that helps both season and thicken the stir-fry sauce. It's a wholesome meal that's sure to satisfy your taste buds.
by Co-Op Market
Ingredients
1 packet Simply Organic® Brown Gravy Mix
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger (or 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic® Ground Ginger)
1 tablespoon soy sauce, optional (for gluten free, use soy or coconut aminos)
Directions
1. In a bowl, mix together gravy mix and water, and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add sesame oil. Once heated, add flank steak and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, until browned on all sides.
3. Add broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then add garlic and ginger. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add gravy mixture and soy sauce. if using. Stir well, then reduce heat to low. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, until gravy thickens into a sauce to coat the beef and broccoli.
5. Serve hot with white rice, if desire
Beef Stroganoff
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef Stroganoff
Total Time: 45 Min
Servings: 4
This classic stroganoff hits all the right notes for a memorable meal: Tender beef, crispy mushrooms, a rich, tangy sauce and egg noodles.
by The Food Network Kitchen
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye steak cut into 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 tablespoons un
Total Time: 45 Min
Servings: 4
This classic stroganoff hits all the right notes for a memorable meal: Tender beef, crispy mushrooms, a rich, tangy sauce and egg noodles.
by The Food Network Kitchen
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye steak cut into 1/2-inch strips
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
8 ounces white button mushrooms
7 ounces shiitakes, caps sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups beef broth or beef stock
10 ounces medium or wide egg noodles
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the beef and cook, untouched, until starting to turn brown in some spots, about 1 minute. Use tongs to flip the pieces and continue cooking until deep golden brown but still undercooked in the center, about 1 minute (the beef will finish cooking in the sauce).
5. Transfer the beef to a bowl and return the skillet to the stovetop on medium-high.
6. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet.
7. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally to scrape up the browned bits in the pan, until the onions are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. Add 2 tablespoons butter, the button mushrooms, shiitakes and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms have released some liquid and are starting to crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes.
9. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
10. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
11. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until incorporated.
12. Fold in the sour cream, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
13. Meanwhile, while the sauce reduces, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions for al dente.
14. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the chopped parsley and chives.
15. Fold the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through but still slightly pink on the inside, about 1 minute.
16. Divide the noodles between 4 bowls and top with the sauce and beef. Sprinkle with more chives, if desired.
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