Things have come together for my husband after some weeks of research. He had been looking for sources of local, preferably grass-fed meat for our family as well as a new (to us) freezer. After calling too late for a few listings we were able to pick up a freezer from a very nice older couple who no longer needed it.  Then we drove down to the farm to pick up our orders. 

We were able to visit some of the heritage cattle they breed.  They had a smattering of dairy and beef animals on the property. I had never seen the corriente cattle they are raising. 

Longtime readers will know how this brought back so many memories. I started telling this story of our life on a similar open sky prairie a decade ago. It is a little weird being on the other side of the fence – the urban visitor picking up orders and showing the kids the animals.  I'm at peace though, knowing we are where we are supposed to be right now.  I feel grateful to be able to partner with people who are working hard making a life and a living off the land and blessing others with the fruit of their labor.