We are currently taking orders for 2021 and will be harvesting steers 3-4 times this year. Steers are harvested between 24-30 months and are processed at Red Deer Lake Meats (only 10km from our farm) where they are aged 21 days. Originally certified organic Highland cattle with TransCanada Organic Certification Services up until 2018. Kept up organic practices, but ditched the high cost of certification and passed that savings onto my customers.
"We really love the meat from the steer we bought in November. It is better than any organic cow I have ever tasted. The meat texture and the cuts are excellent. We have shared the meat with friends and get the same feedback. Everybody is really impressed with the quality even if it is only hamburger. I swear it made a difference even in a broth from the bones.' Steinheber Family
Try some for yourself today!
Beef Prices List – Local, grass fed Highland beef raised without hormones or antibiotic
Quarter Section
(100 lbs)
Mixed Cuts
Cut Weight @ $8.00/lb
Half - Whole
(200/400 lbs)
Mixed Cuts
Cut Weight @ $7.50/lb
Roasts Price/lb
Inside Round $10.99
Prime Rib $19.99
Brisket $12.79
Eye of Round $12.29
Cross Rib (Bone-In) $10.29
Sirloin Tip $10.99
Standing Rib Roast $19.99
Boneless Blade $10.99
Cross Rib (Boneless) $11.79
Outside Round $10.29
Steaks Price/lb
Cross Rib $11.79
Blade $11.79
Minute $8.39
Sirloin/Butt $16.49
New York/Striploin $21.99
T-Bone/Porterhouse $19.49
Prime Rib $19.99
Tenderloin 1-2” thick $33.49
Ribeye $24.99
Other Price/lb
Ground Beef (extra lean) $7.79
Oxtail $12.79
Stewing Beef (extra lean) $11.59
Short Ribs $10.29
Stir-Fry Strips (extra lean) $12.99
Soup Bones $4.29
Liver (Sliced) $5.29
Summer Grilling Package $200.00
Extra Lean Ground Meat 8 lbs
Steaks 3-4 lbs
(Rib-Eye, New York or Prime Rib)
Short Ribs 2-3 lbs
Brisket Shank 4-5 lbs
*All products subject to availability *All prices in effect until 30 Dec 2021
If you would like to reserve your half steer please phone Sarah at 587-436-4325 or email us at sarah@curtisfamilyfarm.com.
Why Highland Cattle?
1) Like many things that we do at the Curtis Family Farm, we believe genetic diversity is extremely important for the health of any ecosystem. Unfortunately the opposite is reality, almost everything we do in our society is reducing the biodiversity in our world. This farm is our opportunity to help reverse that tragic trend. Raising rare breeds of animals and increasing genetic diversity should be part of everyone’s agenda.
2) Hardiness – the Highland breed was developed in the rugged, mountainous areas of Scotland. As such they were raised to be extremely cold tolerant, disease-resistant, and long-lived. Being born with a lush fur coat they do not need indoor shelter even in the winter. A wind break and shade are the only needs that we provide and these probably would be unnecessary with this breed.
3) Grass finishing – Not only is this breed the best finisher on grass but they will notoriously survive where other cattle would perish. They derive sustenance from poor grazing pasture by eating bushes and even leaves off trees. Farmers can use Highland cattle like goats in clearing bush land to convert to higher quality grass pasture. This is important for us as we like many other farmers in our area do not have lush, vibrant land. To put it in perspective, Joel Salatin talks of putting 400 cows per acre, at Authentic Health we range from 40-60 cow day grassland. Having a ruminant digestive system no cattle should be grain finished, they were engineered to eat forage/grasses and this should not be changed to provide more money in our pocket due to faster weight gain with cheaper inputs.
4) Quality beef – Highland cattle have a long outer coat that provides significant insulation in winter. Other cattle breeds developed a thick layer of fat as insulation. The fur coat results in very lean, tender, well marbled, flavourful meat. The beef is so low in cholesterol that it is comparable to a chicken. You will also find higher levels of Omega-3 and iron when comparing our Highland beef to commercial beef.
5) Ease of birthing – Any time an animal becomes dependent on human help in both reproduction or birthing, this leaves the breed more vulnerable. Highlands do not need any interventions in this department. This creates an ideal breed for small homesteaders who have no cattle experience but want to get into raising their own cattle.
6) Gentle disposition – Don’t let the horns deceive you into thinking you should be afraid of them. Highland cattle are one of the friendliest breeds of cattle. Because of our large family, we needed a breed that we could trust children to be around them and to be able to handle the cattle.
7) Aesthetics – Tell me where in the world are you going to find a breed that is better looking than the Highland breed?
8) Stacking functions – in summary the most efficient piece of farm equipment is always one that does many different functions. This reduces your cost and time on the farm. The Highland Cattle is that piece of equipment. With rotational grazing they turn not just grassland more fertile but brush land as well. They birth on their own decreasing calf losses and any need for interventions decreasing my costs. With their insulation they reduce the need for building barns for winter housing, reducing my costs. They finish perfectly on grass decreasing my feed costs. They provide leaner more nutritious meat increasing my customers health. This combination of soil fertility enhancement and low cost food production is possibly unequaled in the cattle industry.
"We really love the meat from the steer we bought in November. It is better than any organic cow I have ever tasted. The meat texture and the cuts are excellent. We have shared the meat with friends and get the same feedback. Everybody is really impressed with the quality even if it is only hamburger. I swear it made a difference even in a broth from the bones.' Steinheber Family
Try some for yourself today!
Beef Prices List – Local, grass fed Highland beef raised without hormones or antibiotic
Quarter Section
(100 lbs)
Mixed Cuts
Cut Weight @ $8.00/lb
Half - Whole
(200/400 lbs)
Mixed Cuts
Cut Weight @ $7.50/lb
Roasts Price/lb
Inside Round $10.99
Prime Rib $19.99
Brisket $12.79
Eye of Round $12.29
Cross Rib (Bone-In) $10.29
Sirloin Tip $10.99
Standing Rib Roast $19.99
Boneless Blade $10.99
Cross Rib (Boneless) $11.79
Outside Round $10.29
Steaks Price/lb
Cross Rib $11.79
Blade $11.79
Minute $8.39
Sirloin/Butt $16.49
New York/Striploin $21.99
T-Bone/Porterhouse $19.49
Prime Rib $19.99
Tenderloin 1-2” thick $33.49
Ribeye $24.99
Other Price/lb
Ground Beef (extra lean) $7.79
Oxtail $12.79
Stewing Beef (extra lean) $11.59
Short Ribs $10.29
Stir-Fry Strips (extra lean) $12.99
Soup Bones $4.29
Liver (Sliced) $5.29
Summer Grilling Package $200.00
Extra Lean Ground Meat 8 lbs
Steaks 3-4 lbs
(Rib-Eye, New York or Prime Rib)
Short Ribs 2-3 lbs
Brisket Shank 4-5 lbs
*All products subject to availability *All prices in effect until 30 Dec 2021
If you would like to reserve your half steer please phone Sarah at 587-436-4325 or email us at sarah@curtisfamilyfarm.com.
Why Highland Cattle?
1) Like many things that we do at the Curtis Family Farm, we believe genetic diversity is extremely important for the health of any ecosystem. Unfortunately the opposite is reality, almost everything we do in our society is reducing the biodiversity in our world. This farm is our opportunity to help reverse that tragic trend. Raising rare breeds of animals and increasing genetic diversity should be part of everyone’s agenda.
2) Hardiness – the Highland breed was developed in the rugged, mountainous areas of Scotland. As such they were raised to be extremely cold tolerant, disease-resistant, and long-lived. Being born with a lush fur coat they do not need indoor shelter even in the winter. A wind break and shade are the only needs that we provide and these probably would be unnecessary with this breed.
3) Grass finishing – Not only is this breed the best finisher on grass but they will notoriously survive where other cattle would perish. They derive sustenance from poor grazing pasture by eating bushes and even leaves off trees. Farmers can use Highland cattle like goats in clearing bush land to convert to higher quality grass pasture. This is important for us as we like many other farmers in our area do not have lush, vibrant land. To put it in perspective, Joel Salatin talks of putting 400 cows per acre, at Authentic Health we range from 40-60 cow day grassland. Having a ruminant digestive system no cattle should be grain finished, they were engineered to eat forage/grasses and this should not be changed to provide more money in our pocket due to faster weight gain with cheaper inputs.
4) Quality beef – Highland cattle have a long outer coat that provides significant insulation in winter. Other cattle breeds developed a thick layer of fat as insulation. The fur coat results in very lean, tender, well marbled, flavourful meat. The beef is so low in cholesterol that it is comparable to a chicken. You will also find higher levels of Omega-3 and iron when comparing our Highland beef to commercial beef.
5) Ease of birthing – Any time an animal becomes dependent on human help in both reproduction or birthing, this leaves the breed more vulnerable. Highlands do not need any interventions in this department. This creates an ideal breed for small homesteaders who have no cattle experience but want to get into raising their own cattle.
6) Gentle disposition – Don’t let the horns deceive you into thinking you should be afraid of them. Highland cattle are one of the friendliest breeds of cattle. Because of our large family, we needed a breed that we could trust children to be around them and to be able to handle the cattle.
7) Aesthetics – Tell me where in the world are you going to find a breed that is better looking than the Highland breed?
8) Stacking functions – in summary the most efficient piece of farm equipment is always one that does many different functions. This reduces your cost and time on the farm. The Highland Cattle is that piece of equipment. With rotational grazing they turn not just grassland more fertile but brush land as well. They birth on their own decreasing calf losses and any need for interventions decreasing my costs. With their insulation they reduce the need for building barns for winter housing, reducing my costs. They finish perfectly on grass decreasing my feed costs. They provide leaner more nutritious meat increasing my customers health. This combination of soil fertility enhancement and low cost food production is possibly unequaled in the cattle industry.