B Bar Gazette
B Bar Gazette – March 2024
B Bar Gazette Issue #10 March 2024 Hi B Bar Friends,Rarely do we feel alone at B Bar. If a big question arises on the Ranch, someone in the agricultural community usually addresses it. At the Soil Symposium we recently attended, influential speakers shared ideas and actions that convey a bright future for sustainable agriculture. Shea Kennedy, B Bar's cattle and grazing coordinator, was inspired by Kelsey Scott's work with the Intertribal Agriculture Council and 4H in which chi...
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B Bar Gazette – February 2024
B Bar Gazette Issue #9 February 2024 Hi B Bar Family,A topic of seemingly eternal interest, the weather is much on our minds these days. Statewide, we are experiencing the lowest average snowpack since 1991 according to data from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Upper Yellowstone watershed is 63% of normal. Challenges resulting from low snow totals span the state. Teton Pass ski area North of Great Falls is experiencing a 55-year moisture low and de...
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B Bar Gazette – January 2024
B Bar Gazette Issue #8 January 2024 Howdy B Bar family, The ground temperature in Big Timber is -40, reaching as low as -60 with wind chill. Mihail and I meet on his 10th work anniversary and decide that a phone call would be the warmer option before his favorite dinner: B Bar burgers. He suggests that salt, pepper, and butter to grease a cast-iron pan are the best ways to enjoy the taste of our grass-fed and finished beef. Buy Organic Ground Beef Mihail looks prou...
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B Bar Gazette – December 2023
B Bar Gazette Issue #7 December 2023 Happy Holidays from all of us here at B Bar Ranch!As the days begin and end in darkness, we aim to shed light on our current happenings and inspire gratitude for the elements that shape your life this season. This past week, we had the pleasure of attending the Montana Organic Association conference in Great Falls. Among many engaging topics, Dr. Mary Miles from Montana State University discussed a study that is using B Bar Organic beef. She is s...
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef
Delicious corned beef made in your crockpot. Serves 8. Place beef brisket into the slow cooker Add beef broth Sprinkle in the pickling seasoning packet Cook on low for 8-9 hours Prepare vegetables and halfway through the cooking process add to the slow cooker If using cabbage, add one hour before eating B Bar Beef Shop Ingredients: One, 2-4 pound package of B Bar Ranch Organic corned beef and pickling seasoning packet 4 carrots 8 small red potato...
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Braised Short Ribs
These braised short ribs are an indulgence that is a must-cook to warm yourself up on a cold day. The fatty tenderness of the beef drowned in a delicious braise will make your mouth water. If you choose to cook with our organic grass-fed and finished beef, don’t be afraid to cut the cooking time down as it is best served slightly rare. Prepare short ribs by seasoning with salt and pepper and coat with flour, then sear until golden brown. Create a base of vegetables in the pan, deglaze w...
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Perfect Pot Roast
Chuck roast, also known as pot roast, comes from the muscly shoulder of the animal which embodies a stronger beef flavor. While chuck roast is a larger and leaner cut, it can handle various seasonings and vegetables. We recommend you cook this with extra broth and serve as a hearty soup. Season a chuck roast with salt and pepper. In an Instant Pot on the saute setting, sear until a golden crust forms then set the cooker on high for 60 minutes. If using an oven, after searing the bee...
Read MoreB Bar Gazette – November 2023
B Bar GazetteIssue #6 November 2023Dear Friends,During times of great uncertainty, we draw comfort from our role as stewards of the land, producers of healthy food, and members of the regenerative community.Plentiful moisture allowed our cattle to graze green grass throughout the summer, fatten up with nutrients like never before, and be sustained by plenty of forage throughout the winter.Wintertime, with more time indoors, provides a great chance to create a warm and comfortable meal, gathe...
Read MoreB Bar Gazette – October 2023
B Bar Monthly Gazette Issue #5 October 2023 We have enjoyed a glorious autumn the last three weeks here in Tom Miner Basin. Though some leaves still cling to the trees, the profusion of fall foliage has passed, leaving us with stark, awe-inspiring vistas. Freshly snowcapped mountains slice through the mist while the morning sun illuminates the remaining golden leaves. We cherish these warm mornings knowing winter's arrival is imminent. The musky, earthy scent of fallen leaves mingles w...
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B Bar Gazette – September 2023
B Bar Ranch Gazette Issue #4 September 2023 Since 2019, B Bar Ranch has been dedicated to developing a composting program aimed at enhancing the vitality of our land and the quality of our organic beef. We believe in a holistic approach that ensures every part of the cow contributes positively to our ecosystem. The Importance of Composting:Every cow that leaves our land represents a loss of vital nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, to name a few. However, throug...
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