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58 | April 2016 cows eat a mix of bermuda grass and a sorghum-sudan grass hybrid. In the winter, they feast on rye grass and oats. "We do it in a way that's best for the cows and best for the grass, that way we're able to keep the cows grazing all throughout the year," Bruce said. e benefits of McCormick Farm's grass-fed beef are impressive. First of all, there are no antibiotics, hormones or animal by-products. ere are no preservatives. e literal make-up of the beef is different. If we are what we eat, then we are also what our meat eats. Since pasture-raised cows are feasting on grass, the meat is lower in calories and saturated fat, about 50 percent less fat than grain-fed cows. e beef is rich in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, high in Vitamin B, Vitamin A and Vitamin E. It is rich in Zinc, Iron, and digest- ible protein and additionally, high in all nine essential amino acids. "One of my biggest commitments is growing the healthiest animal possi- ble. A cow's body is not designed to eat a whole lot of corn and they're not de- signed for supplemental hormones that they get in some conventional circum- stances. When I'm selling a cow at the local level and I explain why our beef is good, I can 100 percent honestly say this is a healthy product. It hasn't been eat- ing a whole bunch of corn its whole life and it hasn't gotten fat real fast." When I asked Bruce how oen he eats McCormick Farms beef, he said, honestly "All the time." His favorite way to eat it? Steaks. Burg- ers. Roasts. In the oven. On the grill. "Just put, 'anyway my wife makes it,'" he said, smiling, "She cooks some amazing stuff." Historically, McCormick Farms sold beef at a commodity level. ey sold larger quantities to the public: a half- cow, a quarter-cow and one-eighth of a cow. But, most people didn't have the freezer space. Bruce saw an opportunity recently to begin their first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) at the gym where he and his wife are members, Evolution Athletics, formerly known as CrossFit Fort Bragg, in Spring Lake. "I saw a demand for high quality grass-fed beef that people weren't able The Support You Need to Help Children Succeed! PFC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by public & private funds through Smart Start, NC Pre-K, tax-deductible donations, and grants. 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 200 Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 867-9700 www.ccpfc.org Visit us in person at the Partnership for Children Family Resource Center Your first stop to receive the support you need! • Assistance in locating licensed and/or regulated child care providers in the area • Information about how to access high quality child care • Information on child development • Information about and recruitment for the NC Pre- Kindergarten Program • Financial assistance for child care • Car Seats • Parent Support Groups • Parent-Child Groups • Parenting Education Workshops • Crisis Intervention • Parent Counseling • Grandparent Support Group • Resource Services Center • Partnering organizations under the same roof who also serve families with young children • Family Focus Guide and other resource information available on our interactive website The PFC Family Resource Center offers numerous resources under one roof for the convenience of families with young children: The Partnership for Children would like to take the time to thank all of our generous sponsors for supporting the 2016 Soiree! Without these contributions, supporting families with young children in Cumberland County would not be possible. DOGWOOD KID ZONE: The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County (the Partnership) is a proud partner with the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and joins them in presenting another year of FREE fun and learning with bringing Partnership's KidStuff to the families and children of our community. Join Partnership's KidStuff on Saturday, April 23 from 12-6 pm and on Sunday, April 24 from 1-6 pm in Festival Park, along Ray Avenue, located in the grassy area by Cross Creek. Fayetteville'sLifestyleMagazine CityView

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