Author: Annelise Grube-Cavers
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Fresh Valley Farms featured by BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food
Soil health sits at the heart of everything we do at Fresh Valley Farms. It guides how we raise animals. It shapes how we manage our land. It even shapes the future we want for our kids. The BC Ministry of Agriculture recently featured our farm in a soil health case study, and we are […]
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Grilled Steak Fajitas
Who likes fajitas? WE like fajitas! A quick and easy (and nutritious… and FUN) meal for all ages.A little bit of marinade, a little bit of grilling, and a little bit of chopping and there you have it. FAJITAS! Best steak to use While you can use any of our steaks, skirt steak is one […]
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How we use electric fencing on our farm (and how we can help you set up your own)
Good fencing makes grazing easier, safer, and more flexible. After more than ten years of rotational grazing on our farm, we have learned how much a good electric fencing system can change your daily work. It keeps animals safe. It protects pasture. It saves time. It also makes it possible to move animals often without […]
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Annelise’s Pie Crust Recipe
This crust comes out tender and flaky every time. It works for sweet pies and savoury pies, and it is very easy to make. Ingredients Steps Add the flour and lard to a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mix looks mealy. Stop before it turns smooth to keep the crust flaky. Add […]
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How to Cook a Grass-Fed Steak in the Oven
Cooking perfect steak in the kitchen starts in the oven, not on the stove. Here is a clear, step-by-step way to cook a grass-fed steak in the oven so it turns out tender, juicy, and full of flavor every time. Why grass-fed steak feels “tricky” Grass-fed beef is usually leaner than grain-finished beef. That lean […]
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Lots of eggs on the farm right now
If you have been looking for eggs, this is a good moment. The hens at Fresh Valley Farms are laying steadily, and we are producing lots of organic eggs right now. Long days make a difference. Early summer brings more daylight, warm temperatures, and abundant forage. That combination supports consistent laying and strong shell quality. […]
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Open Farm Day 2024! Coming up on June 15th, 2024
If you have ever reached out for a farm tour, or if you have come on a farm tour in the past and want to see what has changed, or want to bring a new friend or neighbour out – June 15th we are having an Open Farm Day so mark your calendar and meet […]
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Feast days fast approach!
Organic, regeneratively grown food is nourishing to the land and to the eater both. It is one of the reasons we believe so strongly in what we do – for the benefits all up and down the supply chain, and ultimately to the people who eat the good food that we are able to provide. […]
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Knocking coffee time snacks out of the park? A how-to-guide.
Lard. Lard. Lard. Let me say that one more time from the rooftops LARD!!!! That is what makes pie pastry, donuts, and plenty other flaky, doughy, and deep-fried treats so absolutely scrumptious. Here is the pie pastry recipe I use. You’ll never want to buy premade pastry again (you might still buy doughnuts, because when […]
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Beef Bolognese Pasta
I’m not sure if you’ve heard…there’s ALOT of talk about organ meats lately. I know what you’re thinking, maybe you’re even screwing your nose up at the thought of just the taste! However, if you’re looking for a way to include a highly nutrient dense food to your supper…read on! I am sharing with you […]
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Calling All Aspiring Farmhands
Have an interest in regenerative agriculture, animal husbandry, and farm to table foods? Join us at Fresh Valley Farms to get hands-on experience in a variety of roles on the farm, in the butcher shop, and direct marketing meats. The Farm Fresh Valley Farms is a fourth generation regenerative organic farm in Armstrong, BC stewarding […]
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Join the butchering team at our On-Farm Poultry Abattoir
Good jobs in local food matter. This one supports farmers, skilled food workers, and families who want pasture-raised meat they can trust. Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong, BC is hiring a Poultry Processor and Meat Cutter, and it is a great fit for someone who cares about local food and wants hands-on work in a […]