Local grass fed beef in Maine is not hard to come by. However one unique farm that is close to my home is a Bison farm. I just posted a Bison recipe on my other blog, and thought it was time to give another shout out to a local farm! The history of the bison makes supporting this type of farming even more important. 
The mighty bison, now safely retrieved from the brink of extinction, is a living symbol of North America's past (from prehistoric times extending through post-Civil War). Once the mainstay of the Plains Indians, bison are again gracing the prairies with their majesty. Take the kids for a visit - it is well worth the trip!Beech Hill Farm and Bison Ranch
Working Bison into your family diet is also a very healthy choice to make. Comparison of Bison to beef and chicken shows what a healthier choice it is. Lower in fat, cholesterol and calories; Bison offers more Iron and Vitamin B12 than all others (although salmon does offer more B12).
NUTRITION
Fat (grams ) | Calories (kcal) | Cholesterol (mg) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin B12 (mcg) | |
Bison | 2.42 | 143 | 82 | 3.42 | 2.86 |
Beef (choice) | 10.15 | 219 | 86 | 2.99 | 2.65 |
Beef (select) | 8.09 | 201 | 86 | 2.99 | 2.64 |
Pork | 9.66 | 212 | 86 | 1.1 | 0.75 |
Chicken (skinless) | 7.41 | 190 | 89 | 1.21 | 0.33 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 10.97 | 216 | 87 | 0.55 | 5.80 |
| Source: USDA | |||||
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