Homestead Journal

Meals for Minds: Reclaiming Nutrition in Our Schools

School cafeterias have become the largest fast-food chain in America, serving over 3 billion meals each year. Through the Meals for Minds program, Homestead Natural Meats and Delta County School District are working to change that by bringing local, nutrient-rich beef and pork into school lunches. Discover how real food is helping kids think clearer, grow stronger, and reconnect with the land that feeds them.

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The True Cost of Cheap Meat

Cheap meat often comes with hidden costs, including corners cut in animal care, processing, and quality. At Homestead Natural Meats, we believe in doing things differently. From sourcing livestock from local family ranches to processing every cut in our own USDA-inspected facility, we maintain complete control and transparency. Our commitment to humane practices, sustainable ranching, and local craftsmanship ensures every bite reflects the values of Western Colorado. When you choose Homestead, you are not just buying meat; you are choosing integrity, flavor, and quality that you can trust.

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From Ranch to Retail: Why We Never Outsource

At Homestead Natural Meats, every step happens right here in Western Colorado. We source livestock from local family ranches, process every cut in our USDA-inspected facility, and ensure humane handling and unmatched quality from start to finish. By keeping everything local, we maintain freshness, traceability, and trust that outsourced processors cannot match. From ranch to retail, our commitment to doing things the right way means you can taste the difference in every bite.

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Why Buying Beef in Bulk is a Carnivore’s Best-Kept Secret

For true carnivores, a freezer full of quality beef is the ultimate freedom. Buying in bulk means you always have clean, local meat ready to go; no store trips, no compromises. At Homestead Natural Meats, our locally raised, custom-cut beef fits perfectly with the carnivore lifestyle. From nutrient-rich organ meats to thick ribeyes, every bite is pure flavor, nutrition, and satisfaction straight from Western Colorado.

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