Another good reason to be eating more veg! And knowing how the meat you consume is farming. Talk to your farmer (or email them) and make sure you get a response! – Sixty-nine and 55 percent of pork and beef samples, respectively, tested positive for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, but turkey and chicken pose much greater problems, [...]
Adding fragrance for the sake of it is a BIG no-no on the farm. None of our products contain ingredients that are fragranced – unless they are specifically for beneficial use! And this is why. The fragrance in your skincare is just as impenetrable as the stuff that’s in your air freshener. A good reason [...]
Why a regular chase-around the paddock with a couple of alpacas is a great way to start the day – Looking to stop “brain fog” or frequent bouts of forgetfulness? Exercise turns out to be an excellent way to protect and enhance brain health, according to the May 2013 issue of the Harvard Men’s Health [...]
We’re big on reusing at the farm, nothing goes wasted (Granddad’s been saving bits of wood for years!). Great ideas on how to recycle other bits around the home – Old construction components, such as doors and windows, can be found dirt-cheap at thrift stores. But many thrifty shoppers shy away from these picks simply [...]
Guess what? A new study shows that toddlers and younger children have a higher amount of contaminants in their systems than older children! Why it’s so important to start those good-eating habits early… – Preschoolers and school-age children eat a large number of contaminants in a variety of foods at levels that have known [...]
We’re always for knowing who farms your meat, and how! If you’re buying certified organic meat, make sure to know what those standards are too… – Live export is not permitted under organic standards so you can be assured that the meat you’re eating supports farmers and graziers who don’t participate in live export for [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...