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Is organic meat really better?
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The feeding requirements for organic livestock farming, such as the primary use of grass and alfalfa for cattle, result in generally higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a kind of fat that is more heart healthy than other fats. These higher omega-3 fatty acids are found in organic meats, dairy and eggs.
Why is grass fed beef more expensive?
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The reason grass-fed beef is pricier has to do with beef producers profit margin: it can take a farmer up to a year longer (and an extra year's worth of food, care, and labor) to get a grass-fed animal to reach slaughter weight than for a conventionally raised one.