Chosen Valley Farm

Chosen Valley Farm Local family owned Certifed Organic beef farm! Local family, local heart, local farm!

08/29/2026

Beef has been in the news a lot lately, so let’s break down some numbers.

What does it actually take to grow the herd?

It starts with a farmer being willing to hold back heifer calves, knowing it will be 18 months before she is ready to breed. Then there’s another 9 months before her first calf is born. And that calf will take another 24–28 months before it is market-ready, processed, and eventually makes its way to your dinner table.

So, what do you think can change in 4½ years?

I’m betting money on a lot.

The average age of the American farmer is 58 years old. Farming is a tough line of work, with farmers gambling every year on markets, weather, land prices, input costs, and consumer demand.

So as we look at the current state of the American cattle herd, take a moment to consider the time, dedication, sacrifice, and prayer that goes into growing that herd.

Our small herd started with just 6 cows, and over the past 10+ years, we have slowly grown. We have purchased a few along the way, but we truly believe in building a “homegrown” herd, cattle that are raised here, adapted to our environment, and selected to work in our system.

And there’s a pretty cool genetics conversation that goes along with that. 😉

Growing a herd doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years of intentional decisions, patience, and a willingness to invest in something that may not pay off for several years down the road.

It also takes a commitment from consumers who want to know where their food comes from, who raised it, and how those animals were cared for.

There is so much more behind the package of beef at the grocery store than what you see on the label.

It takes time to grow good cattle, and it takes time to build a food system. 🐂❤️

08/16/2026

Pasture check

I tend to have a constant stream of thoughts and conversation going when I walk out to check the cattle. Over time, I think they come to know your voice and understand that you’re there because you care for them.

They may associate me with being the “food lady,” always assuming I’m bringing food or getting ready to take them to a fresh pasture. 😂 But sometimes I’m simply out there to see how they’re doing.

I’m looking at body condition, checking on the cows that haven’t calved yet, and watching for any signs of illness or injury. Spending time with the herd helps us notice the little things, often before they have a chance to become BIG problems.

Sometimes caring for cattle is as simple as slowing down, walking through the herd, and paying attention. ❤️🐄

I was listening to the Working Cows Podcast recently, and something they said really struck home for me: telling our sto...
08/15/2026

I was listening to the Working Cows Podcast recently, and something they said really struck home for me: telling our story matters.

One of my biggest goals with our social media is share our story and connect with the people who choose to put our beef on their tables.

We want you to know more than just the product you’re buying. We want to share our commitment to our livestock, our land, and the journey that goes into raising your food.

In our modern society, we’ve become pretty distanced from where our food comes from. Milk and meat come from the grocery store, neatly packaged and ready to go. But there is so much more to the story than what you see on the shelf.

I enjoy sharing what life on our farm actually looks like.
The cattle, their pastures, the work that goes into caring for them

Yes, even some of the challenges and successes along the way.

Most importantly, I want our customers to know where their food comes from, who raised it, and how it was raised.

So if there’s something you’ve ever wondered about our farm, our cattle, or how we raise your beef—ask! We’re happy to share. ❤️

Moose packed a lot into his weekend. 🐾✔️ Tested the creek for optimal splashability.✔️ Helped check pastures (supervised...
08/02/2026

Moose packed a lot into his weekend. 🐾

✔️ Tested the creek for optimal splashability.
✔️ Helped check pastures (supervised… mostly).
✔️ Stole a wild apple. 🍎
✔️ Chased the chickens… because apparently they still look suspicious. 🙄
✔️ Worked up the courage to get a little closer to the cows. 🐮
✔️ Logged plenty of zoomies through the fields.

He’s an essential member of the farm crew… he just prefers to put his own spin on the job. ❤️

08/01/2026

Someone suggested I should turn the camera on myself and talk about the farm instead of just writing about it. Well… that’s definitely outside my comfort zone, but here we are giving it a try!

The last field Joe planted into corn was seeded just before a big rainstorm rolled through. Because of the weather, he wasn’t able to rotary hoe or cultivate it like we normally would. As a result, the field ended up with plenty of extra “weeds.”

This past week, he chopped the pasture mix surrounding the corn field, along with the pre-tassel corn, to make high-quality winter feed. Now the cows are out enjoying all that extra green growth, grazing the field and cleaning up the edges.

One of the things I love about rotational grazing and raising predominantly grass-fed beef is that we can often turn challenges into opportunities. As an organic farm, we don’t rely on herbicides, so we have to think differently. What might look like a failed crop to some can still become valuable feed for our cattle. It’s all about making the most of what the land gives us.

The farm is always teeming with life and activity.Some days you’ll find clusters of butterflies, buzzing bumblebees, hop...
07/31/2026

The farm is always teeming with life and activity.

Some days you’ll find clusters of butterflies, buzzing bumblebees, hopping frogs, napping dogs, manure to shovel, or hay to unload.

Every moment offers a reminder of how life flourishes here. We strive to cultivate healthy, abundant environments where every creature has a place to thrive.

I especially love this time of year, when the bees and butterflies are hard at work pollinating and fluttering from bloom to bloom. It’s a simple reminder that even the smallest parts of the farm play an important role.

07/29/2026

The cows and calves have been making it very clear when they’re ready for a fresh pasture!

I’m convinced they don’t just moo because they’re hungry, they simply enjoy providing color commentary on everything happening around the farm. Fortunately for them, today their requests were granted.

Fresh grass, plenty of room to roam, and another happy pasture move. 🌱🐄

There is something special about the first garden harvest of the season.Every spring I look forward to working the soil,...
07/12/2026

There is something special about the first garden harvest of the season.

Every spring I look forward to working the soil, planting the seeds, and watching our little home garden come to life. The weeds and grass always seem determined to outgrow everything else, but once the harvest begins, it is worth every minute. The colors, the smells, and the flavors of homegrown produce simply can’t be matched.

Harvest time always brings back memories of my great-grandmother, my grandparents, and my dad. Some of life’s greatest lessons weren’t learned in a classroom, they were shared while sitting together on the porch, snapping beans and preserving the garden’s bounty.

My great-grandmother was born in 1905. She lived through the Spanish flu, witnessed the arrival of automobiles in her small town, and, after losing her mother at just 13 years old, helped raise her younger siblings. Those remarkable stories were passed down during the simplest task of snapping beans and picking produce, making those moments priceless.

Now, as I snap beans myself, I can’t help but smile. I can still picture her braided hair, her homemade dress, and smell the cornbread baking in her wood-fired stove.

Sometimes the greatest treasures God gives us aren’t found in grand adventures, but in simple moments, growing our own food, sharing stories across generations, and making memories that last far longer than the harvest itself. ❤️🌱

07/10/2026

Charge into the weekend like calves who just realized they’re late to fresh pasture! 🐂💨

Not every calf sticks right with its mama. They tend to form their own little playgroups and, much like human toddlers, they’re convinced they have a better plan.

When it’s time to move to a new pasture as part of our rotational grazing system, those little groups sometimes get left behind. Then they realize the herd has already gone through the gate, and it’s a full-speed sprint to catch up before all the best grass is claimed.

A little encouragement, a lot of enthusiasm, and plenty of bouncing later… everyone makes it to the new pasture! 🌱

Happy Friday from the farm!

07/08/2026

🐾 HUMP DAY HUSTLE: Moose Edition! 🐾
Look at him go! If you need some mid-week motivation, just channel your inner Moose. 🐕💨
He is officially bounding through the week like the main barn is handing out free ribeyes. (Spoiler alert: It’s just his usual kibble, but don't tell him that).

We are officially over the Wednesday hump, folks!

How are you tackling the rest of your week?
Full-on sprinting toward Friday like Moose?

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