BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• Here's the final Update for '13.  This year flew by.  
• Those who are on my list for a "dirt" hog will be getting an email this next week.  I not sure I will be able to get enough for everyone on the list.  If not, you will go to the top of the list for the next available hogs.
• We made the Green Pasture order, so those on that list will be getting an email this next week.
• My computor messed up and I have a planning invoice for half of beef for someone whose name ends in "otchett".  I have been unable to notify them of the availabliity of beef.  If there is someone with that part of a last name, please email me so I can get you a half of beef.
• It's the end of the month so I will be sending out notices for those that have requested beef, but have not sent a deposit.  Remember, you have to sent the deposit to reserve your beef.
• It looks like the middle of January for the next ground beef. 
• I'm reading two good books,  Bet the Farm, by Kaufman and Fat Chance, by Lustig.  If you want to learn about sugar, processed food and obesity, read Lustig's book.  We had a link recently in an Update to one of his presentations.  

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• Here is another lecture by Allan Savory, http://fora.tv/2013/10/24/Allan_Savory_Holistic_Management

   

  http://www.ted.com/talks/allan_savory_how_to_green_the_world_s_deserts_and_reverse_climate_change.html

   

  Old Pollan lecture, but good.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c31cAdYUvT8&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

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  Sorry McDonald's lovers yucky news!!
  
  Hamburger chef Jamie Oliver has just won a battle against one of the largest fast food chains in the world. After Oliver showed how McDonald’s hamburgers are made, the franchise announced it will change its recipe.
  
  According to Oliver, the fatty parts of beef are “washed” in ammonium hydroxide and used in the filling of the burger. Before this process, according to the presenter, the food is deemed unfit for human consumption.
  
  According to the chef and presenter, Jamie Oliver, who has undertaken a war against the fast food industry: “Basically, we’re taking a product that would be sold in the cheapest way for dogs, and after this process, is being given to human beings.”
  
  Besides the low quality of the meat, the ammonium hydroxide is harmful to health. Oliver calls it “the pink slime process.”
  
  “Why would any sensible human being put meat filled with ammonia in the mouths of their children?” asked the chef, who wages a war against the fast food industry.
  
  In one of his initiatives, Oliver demonstrates to children how nuggets are made. After selecting the best parts of the chicken, the remains (fat, skin and internal organs) are processed for these fried foods.
  
  The company, Arcos Dorados, the franchise manager in Latin America, said such a procedure is not practiced in the region. The same applies to the product in Ireland and the UK, where they use meat from local suppliers.
  
  In the United States, Burger King and Taco Bell had already abandoned the use of ammonia in their products. The food industry uses ammonium hydroxide as an anti-microbial agent in meats, which has allowed McDonald’s to use otherwise “inedible meat.”
  
  Even more disturbing is that because ammonium hydroxide is considered part of the “component in a production procedure” by the USDA, consumers may not know when the chemical is in their food. On the official website of McDonald’s, the company claims that their meat is cheap because, while serving many people every day, they are able to buy from their suppliers at a lower price, and offer the best quality products.
  
  In addition, the franchise denied that the decision to change the recipe is related to Jamie Oliver’s campaign. On the site, McDonald’s has admitted that they have abandoned the beef filler from its burger patties

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THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias

(aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

•               BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• If you don't get a Breezy Hill Update, it is because I deleted your address.  If your Update comes back as not delivered (cause usually unknown) you get deleted.  It happens frequently if you use an email where you work.  The place where you work probably has filters that block personal emails.  It that happens you will have to go to our web site and reenter your address.
• I haven't heard from the "dirt" hog guy yet, so I am still taking names for the list.
• Remember all the past Updates in which we laminted about not getting any rain, maybe  1 or 2 tenths and north, south and all around they received much more?  Well, we just got two inches and were not supposed to get much, mostly ice and some snow.  That two inches will help a whole lot.  Now with the forecasted temps in the 50's are wheat should really benefit.
• We will be placing the Green Pasture order this week.  Several have responded and we want you to have your CLO and Coconut oil so you can stay well.
• We have a couple of yogurt makers for sale.  They are still $24.
• Our little green house is full of spinach and lettuce.  This takes about 60 sq ft.(6x10).  If you don't have one you are missing out on great green  salads.  After reading the link about Magnesium this week you will want to grow your own spinach.  We use Sea Minerals.

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• Where will it stop?  My guess is next year it’ll move ahead even more, until we run out of colors.  http://www.nationofchange.org/tis-season-celebrate-mammon-1385309447   

  Media Coverage of Jo Robinson's new book, Eating on the Wild Side.

  Did You Miss It? See It Here...

• Hear Jo on National Public Radio's Fresh Air
• 'Wild" about eating more healthfully in The Seattle Times, June 26, 2013
• Phytonutrients in Redbook magazine
• Jo on CBS This Morning, Not all fruits, vegetables created equally - CBS News video Wednesday, June 5th
• 10 Questions for Jo Robinson: ...why you should forget (almost) everything you thought you knew about the vegetables and fruits you love by Kemp Minifie in Epicurious
• Huffington Post, Jo Robinson, 'Eating On The Wild Side' Author Busts Conventional Wisdom On Vegetables (video)
• Jo's article, Breeding the Nutrition Out of Our Food, in the New York Times
• Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16, The Sanjay Gupta, MD. Show on CNN

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• Beware: Many Prescription Drugs Deplete Your Magnesium Stores

  According to Dr. Dean, two major lifestyle factors that deplete your body of magnesium are stress and prescription drugs. Unfortunately, the conventional medical approach for the former oftentimes leads to the latter, making your situation progressively worse. Dr. Dean explains:

  “The scenario that I like to talk about is very basic. You will recognize it immediately in either yourself or your family members. You go to your doctor. You’re under massive stress. Massive stress means you’re losing magnesium. You’re burning magnesium out of your body, because it helps support your adrenal glands. It helps keep you away from anxiety and depression. It helps relax your muscles.

  If you’re all tight and stressed, your magnesium is being lost, [which makes] the muscles of your blood vessels tighten. That tightness is going to cause increased blood pressure. Your doctor... will say, ‘Oh, your blood pressure is elevated. We’ll give you a diuretic.’

  A diuretic will drop the fluid level in your body to take the pressure off your blood vessels, so your blood pressure will drop. But diuretics also drain off your magnesium... A month later you come back, and the doctor finds your blood pressure’s even more elevated. Yes—because you’ve just lost more magnesium! Your doctor then puts you on a calcium channel blocker. Now, they have that part right. They know that without magnesium, your calcium is going to become elevated and will tighten up your blood vessels, so they try to block calcium. But they don’t know that magnesium is a natural calcium channel blocker.

  Your doctor may also put you on an angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, another blood pressure drug... So, you go away with three drugs now. After two or three months, you come back and have blood taken to make sure that drugs aren’t hurting your liver... All of a sudden, your cholesterol is elevated. All of a sudden, your blood sugar is elevated. What does the doctor say? ‘Oh, we caught your cholesterol. We just caught your blood sugar. We can put you on medications.’ But they didn’t catch them; they caused them.”

  Read the entire article here.  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/08/magnesium-health-benefits.aspx?e_cid=20131208Z1_SNL_Art_1&utm_source=snl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20131208Z1&et_cid=DM36184&et_rid=361557234

   

   

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias

(aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• I recently replaced the air hose on my milker.  I noticed a difference when I installed it, but figured new is better.  Well, with the cold weather I found out differently.  The new one was a little thicker and somewhat stiffer.  I had trouble sliding it on the medal tubes.  With the cold weather it became even stiffer and it slipped off a couple of times.  I thought it was making a good contact.  There was just enough leakage that there was not sufficient vacuum and the cups would not stay on.  I replaced with the old more flexible hose and the problem was solved.  
• If you have not been called regarding raw A2 milk, send me an email.  We may be able to add you to our list.
• Still taking orders for Coconut Oil, Ghee and Cod Liver Oil (from GreenPastures.org. We can get wholesale case lots at a reduced price.   Let me know.
• Dirt hogs should be coming soon.  I have a list and could add two more.  Send me an email.
• We got our FFA fruit this evening.  Our summer help, Tyler, who attends our local high school,  has been a big help and is a member of the FFA chapter.  He has a learned alot here on Breezy Hill, and it is interesting to hear him relate stories of his telling people what we do.  Definitely not current classroom curriculum.

• I know you are no longer drinking diet sodas, but do you have a friend that still believes they are doing the “right” thing.

   

  http://www.nationofchange.org/review-finds-diet-soda-be-health-destroyer-1385311043

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  Here is a list of beneficial foods for this winter.  http://sedona.tv/videos/chamber_wheretoshop.htm

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  Robert sent me this link and I would encourage ALL to watch all three videos, Part I, Part II and Part III.  You will want to forward this to ALL your addressees.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj69eDFu-_A.  Be sure to also watch the Q and A video for that same lecture.

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  Here is an excellent interview with Wendell Berry.  This is another presentation that needs the widest dissemination possible.  I hope you enjoy Wendell and will send this to a friend. 

   

• http://www.kcpt.org/programs/moyers-company/?vidid=2365092983/

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• We are still adding names for a "dirt" hog.  We should have some later this month.
• We are going to place an order with Green Pastures very soon, so let me know what you want.
• We have added a couple of new milk customers.  I will be calling everyone on our old list, just to make sure not to overlook someone.  If anyone sent me an email recently requesting to be added, you should resend it just to make sure I haven't lost it.  Some of you may have located another source.  Most of our customers have not had any extra for some time and may not be in the habit of making yogurt.  Now is the time to start making yogurt again.  You should ramp up your immune systems for the winter months.  You are not getting as much sunshine now so your Vit D is low and I'm sure we will have some pan or epidemic soon.  I have a yogurt maker for sale.  It is only $15.  The jars are missing.  You would need to get 5 small half pint jelly jars.

• It is a corporate Trojan horse. The agreement has 29 chapters and only five of them have to do with trade.  http://www.nationofchange.org/corporate-trojan-horse-obama-pushes-secretive-tpp-trade-pact-would-rewrite-swath-us-laws-1380899695

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  Do you know anyone who still eats chicken nuggets?  http://www.naturalnews.com/042361_chicken_nuggets_forensic_food_investigation_science_journal.html

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  Hightower sheds light on the farm bill.  Did you know?  http://www.nationofchange.org/farm-bill-s-wasteful-welfare-program-1381066532

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• Kris had her calf last Tuesday and Princess had her calf this Monday.  Both were bull calves.  So, I have two boys and two girls.  With Princess we will now have ample milk if it doesn't get crazy cold.  Kris is my main nurse cow and will be raising three calves.  She will have her own and will supplement the other two.
• Still need rain as ponds are still low.  Hopefully, we can make it until next Spring when we normally get more frequent rains.  Snow won't add much, usually not much run off.
• I got my turkey from Virginia this afternoon.  We will be using a different method this year for roasting.  We tried it this past Sunday on a chicken and it worked wonderfully.  We got the procedure from  the latest magazine, Tastebuds.  The article is by the owner of Little Pig.  Basically, remove the thighs and legs and cook them sparately.  Cook the breast later and to only 150.  This solves the problem of getting the dark meat done and not cooking the breast meat to the point of being overcooked (dry).  The chicken Debra did was perfect.
• We are taking names for Green Pastures for Ghee, Coconut oil and Cod Liver Oil items.

•  Where will it stop?  My guess is next year it’ll move ahead even more.  http://www.nationofchange.org/tis-season-celebrate-mammon-1385309447

  Media Coverage of Jo Robinson's new book, Eating on the Wild Side.  Learn about "press and rest" for garlic.

  Did You Miss It? See It Here...

  • Hear Jo on National Public Radio's Fresh Air
  • 'Wild" about eating more healthfully in The Seattle Times, June 26, 2013
  • Phytonutrients in Redbook magazine
  • Jo on CBS This Morning, Not all fruits, vegetables created equally - CBS News video Wednesday, June 5th
  • 10 Questions for Jo Robinson: ...why you should forget (almost) everything you thought you knew about the vegetables and fruits you love by Kemp Minifie in Epicurious
  • Huffington Post, Jo Robinson, 'Eating On The Wild Side' Author Busts Conventional Wisdom On Vegetables (video)
  • Jo's article, Breeding the Nutrition Out of Our Food, in the New York Times
  • Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16, The Sanjay Gupta, MD. Show on CNN

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  New USDA Rule Designed to Help Meatpackers Break Domestic Cattle Market

   

  Washington, D.C. - 

  Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced its plans to radically relaxU.S.import restrictions for countries where bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE or mad cow disease) continues to persist.  

   

   

  "Despite the fact that BSE persists in the European Union (EU), which reported four new BSE cases in 2013, the new USDA rule opens the door to allowU.S.meatpackers to begin supplementing tightU.S.beef supplies with beef of questionable safety from Europe," saidR-CALFUSACEO Bill Bullard.

   

  Bullard continued: "USDA cannot explain why BSE persists in Europe despite the fact that all scientific measures that are believed to be effective at breaking the BSE cycle have been rigorously enforced inEuropefor nearly two decades.  

   

  "If you believe what USDA is telling the public - that BSE is no longer a concern in European livestock because all steps necessary to control BSE are already in place, then it is impossible forEuropeto be continually detecting new BSE cases. But this is exactly whatEuropecontinues to do as it has detected 83 new cases of BSE just since 2010.  

   

  "This irresponsible action by USDA underscores the need for country of origin labeling (COOL), which is presently under attack by meatpackers and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) in the federal court system, by members of Congress in the 2013 Farm Bill, and by foreign countries at the World Trade Organization (WTO)."

  According to Bullard, COOL would provide consumers the opportunity to better safeguard their families by enabling them to avoid meat products from countries that have not controlled BSE and that cannot explain why they continue to detect the pernicious disease in their livestock. 

   

  Bullard said the new BSE rule represents the abrogation of USDA's responsibility to protect U.S. consumers and the U.S. cattle herd from the introduction of foreign animal disease and it exemplifies how USDA is acquiescing to the unelected and un-appointed officials at the WTO who have no loyalties whatsoever to U.S. livestock producers or to U.S. consumers.  

   

  "USDA is working closely with the multinational meatpackers to open new import platforms so they can break theU.S.cattle market that has only recently reached profitable levels after being severely depressed for more than a decade. Cargill's recent announcement that it has partnered with an Australian exporter to import grain-fed and grass-fed beef in theU.S.will now be followed by announcements to further increase price-depressing imports fromEurope, thanks to USDA," Bullard concluded.  

   

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  R-CALF USA(Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) is the largest producer-only cattle trade association in the United States. It is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S.cattle industry. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.  

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  http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/430271/november-06-2013/washington-state-s-gmo-labeling-initiative

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  http://farmwars.info/?p=11890&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FarmWars+%28Farm+Wars%29

   

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  Winter Got You Feeling Dry and Itchy? Virtually All the Rescue Remedies Can Be Found in Your Kitchen

  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/11/coconut-oil-for-skin.aspx?e_cid=20131111Z1_PRNL_art_1&utm_source=prmrnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20131111Z1 (be sure to read the paragraph on coconut oil)

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• Have you noticed, they have brought out the scare tactic of $8 per gallon for milk if congress doesn't pass the "farm" bill?  If that is the true cost without the government subsidy for the manufactured gallon, then my price for a gallon on milk (with a pint of cream) is below production cost.  If anyone thinks congress will pass a new farm bill, they have more confidence in that bunch than I have.  Remember, the bill is for 5 years.  They can't agree on anything for a week. After seeing the results for the GMO labeling in the senate, it reinforces my contention, they are bought and paid for and not by their salaries.  Seventy-one voted against despite polls showing 90 percent of the country would like to see their food labeled accordingly.  
• Remember, if you want a free range turkey contact Virginia, raetdy@aol.com
• We are weaning some more calves and they are still bawling.  About one more day and it will be done.
• Kris still hasn't had her calf.  I was concerned and had the vet check her on Friday.  He said all was ok.   Maybe tomorrow.
•  Green house is filling up for the winter.  Lots of spinach and lettuces.
• We still have a house for sale and now a studio apartment above the coffee shop for rent.  We just finished installing a new bamboo floor in the apartment.
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  If you like Wendell Berry and Moyers, enjoy.  http://billmoyers.com/episode/full-show-wendell-berry-poet-prophet/

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  Let’s stay up-to-date on the current GMO situation.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ocean-robbins/huge-gmo-news_b_4129311.html

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  Jim is right there with his bright light shining and finding stuff.  It doesn’t take many words for him to get his message across.  I like that.  http://jimhightower.com/node/8169#.UnFOQXCTjbg

   

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  I am resending the Savory lecture.  New members need to have the opportunity to see this excellent lecture.  http://www.planet-tech.com/blog/allan-savory-tufts-university-jan-25-2013

   

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• I recently was behind a young woman at the check out at our local grocery store.  She had at least 40 of those rather small yogurts.  I made a comment, "you must really like yogurt".  Her response, "I have three daughters, they love yogurt and it is on sale".  I hesitated and replied, "you should make your own yogurt".  To which she replied, "that would take too much time".  Too much time?  That's almost like it takes too much time to boil water.
• We have pretty much caught up with milk for our existing customers.  We could add some more as we have another cow due to calve. If you want to be added send us an email.
• This past Saturday we had a ground beef pick up.  It went very well.  I have a new list started and can add some more.  I will be sending an email to those presently on the list to make sure those are still wanting ground beef.  Remember, it is still half priced compared to the price at Nature's Pantry, $4.75/lb.  Their price is $8 to $10/lb.
• I finished Jo Robinson's book, Eating on the Wild Side.  Excellent book.  I highly recommend it if you are interested in optimizing your health.  It takes your knowledge of health to a higher level.
• We have a new  good source for "Dirt" hogs, so let me know and I can add you to the list.
• A very important vote to label GMO's is taking place in the state of Washington tomorrow.  

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  Last year, during its first free showing week, Genetic Roulette—The Gamble of Our Lives garnered over 1.25 million views. Viewers were so moved that many made the decision to eliminate GMOs from their diet before the credits rolled, and subsequently reported profound improvements in their health. This film could change your life!

  Share this transformational film with those you care about most! Email your friends and share with others on social media! 

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  The Hidden Epidemic Destroying Your Gut Flora

  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/10/dr-don-huber-interview-part-1.aspx

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  How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease—A Neurologist Speaks Out

   

  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/09/29/dr-perlmutter-gluten.aspx?e_cid=20131006Z1_PRSNL_MV_1&utm_source=prmrsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=mv1&utm_campaign=20131006Z1

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

•                       BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• Recently finished Michael Pollan's book, Cooked.  It is, as expected from Pollan, a very good book and well worth reading.
• I am now reading Jo Robinson's new book, Eating on the Wild Side.  If you want to know which varities of vegetables to buy and/or plant you will want to add this book to your library.  Learn which have the most phytonutrients, and how fast those degrade in storage.  Learn how to double the anti-oxidant value of lettuce and how to double the storage time in the refirigerator.  Oh yes, if you don't know a very important property of garlic, you won't get the often touted medicinal benefits.  You will learn a limeric so you'll never again ruin the garlic.  
• Next chicken day is this coming weekend.  The last one will be Nov 9.  Stock up for coming winter and spring.  Contact Virginia, raetdy@aol.com.  I think they have changed the feeding ration, so check with her.
• More ground beef is coming soon, so if you are not on my list, send me an email.  Be sure to include how much you want.  Price is the same $4.75/ pound.  If you want the Nature's Pantry ground beef, be prepared to pay $8-10/lb.
• Karen had a heifer calf.  We will be calling those of you who have been patiently waiting for A2 raw milk.
• Our quarterly copy of Wise Traditions arrived today and they have included the latest research on GMO foods.  They have avoided this topic as most of their readers already were avoiding the few GMO grains, but now more and more grains are being converted, either directly or indirectly.  If you are concerned about health issues you should join the Weston A. Price Foundation,  www.westonaprice.org, and you will receive the quarterly publications.  All their articles are very well documented/referenced.
• We still have the 549 house and the KCP&L $49,800 rebate is coming to an end Dec 31.  Just think 3400 square feet, six acres, the only utility cost water.  Your electric (heating and cooling) would be zero.
• We have pint glass bottles,free, for those making KOMBUCHA.
• I am enclosing this a second time.  Make sure you read this and send it to a friend.  

  “South Dakota Farmer Gabe Brown Combines Cover

  Crops for Improved Soil Health, Fertility and High Yields”.

   

   This is a must read for all.  It shows just how bad our current approach to AG is.  If only our local farmers and college professors would read this interview.  If you know someone involved in crop production please forward this link to them. http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/reprints/October13_Brown.pdf

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  “I’m 98 percent confident we can make a tomato that tastes substantially better,” Professor Harry Klee recently exulted to The New York Times.

  http://www.nationofchange.org/squeezing-more-profits-crummy-tomatoes-1379431736

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  Make sure you take time to read this link.  After reading it be sure to place your order for chickens with Virginia and pork and beef from me.  And beware of eating out at your favorite restaurant.  http://www.anh-usa.org/topsy-turvy-logic-food-cops/

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  Monsanto is leading a super-secret 'above Congress' Obama trade scheme to outlaw GMO labeling worldwide.
  
  Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/041965_TPP_GMO_labeling_Monsanto.html#ixzz2fImMu6Vk

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THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• We returned Thursday from our trip to Phoenix.  We helped our daughter Marlies with her move.  She finally finished her doctorate degree in Medical Nutrition Science (human nutrition).  We logged 3000 miles and visited the Grand Canyon on the last day before it closed.  Enjoyed other places, Flagstaff, Sedona, Santa Fe,  Taos and many miles of range land.  We returned using only about 10 miles of interstate highways.  The interstates are full of trucks.
• Thanks to all that picked up their ground beef last Saturday.  It was nice to know it went well while we were driving in a down- pour all the way to Tulsa.  And how much did we get?  Not much.  There wasn't enough to measure.  We are still very dry.  Missed a "sure bet" on Friday, as well.
• We are still adding to our ground beef list. And I am searching for more "dirt" hogs.  Remember, if you want chickens and a turkey contact Virginia,  raetdy@aol.com.
• We did not place the order to Green Pastures last week, as we didn't want it delivered while we were gone.  The order will be placed this Tuesday.  If there is something you want, let me know.  We don't make that many orders, so plan accordingly.
• Milk is still very short. We are waiting for two cows to freshen.  We have plently of eggs.

• “South Dakota Farmer Gabe Brown Combines Cover

  Crops for Improved Soil Health, Fertility and High Yields”.

   

   This is a must read for all.  It shows just how bad our current approach to AG is.  If only our local farmers and college professors would read this interview.  If you know someone involved in crop production please forward this link to them. http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/reprints/October13_Brown.pdf

   

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  We have several of these planted.  You can get them from the Missouri Conservation Department from their tree farm.  http://www.naturalnews.com/041993_aronia_berries_fruits_antioxidants.html

   

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  Those interested in how the vaccine compensation fund works will want to view this video presentation.  http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=4FF5CAADEB4B239D1C15C022D970F3C7

   

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com

                      BREEZY HILL FARM WEEKLY UPDATE

• The ground beef that everyone has been waiting patiently for is dry ageing.  As soon as I find out how many pounds I will go down the list and notify those that will be getting their requested amount.  If you do not get an email, that means you are on the next list in the same order.  We went to Nature's Pantry today, and I some good news for those fortunate to get our ground beef, it is $10.89 for their "organic" beef.  Our price at $4.75 is less than half of theirs.  It is difficult to price ground beef, as one never knows the yield until it is ground.  Their roasts are $8.99.  Remember, our freezer beef is still just $3.50/#.
• If you want chickens, contact Virginia.  Nature's Pantry has whole fryers for $6.99.  Her email address is raetdy@aol.com.
• We are extremely dry.  Big cracks are forming.  We need 3-4 inches.  At least this year the ponds still have water.
• I still have not heard from the Kiger's.  Their deposit may become my Christmas present.

THAT'S IT FROM THE HILL FOR THIS WEEK.  ART AND DEBRA

Art Ozias (aozias@gmail.com)
(660) 656-3409
www.breezy-hill-farm.com