The Hoven Blog

The Daily Move for July 2 2023

Posted by Tim Hoven on July 2, 2023

Tim Hoven shows a daily move on Hoven Farms, using the principles from holistic planned grazing and regenerative agriculture.

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Anti-beef push

Posted by Tim Hoven on October 19, 2022

Have you noticed that there is a big anti-beef push right now? We're being told that from a diet perspective bugs are in and beef is out. This was a fantastic podcast, and we hope you tune in to listen. Jill Winger from The Prairie Homestead interviews Diana Rodgers, author of the book Sacred Cow. Some of the fascinating ideas that are covered in this podcast:-the idea of "carbon tunnel vision"-why the grasslands NEED cattle-why is beef being vilified right now-examining the "red meat is bad for you" myth-what we can do about current (and future) food issuesAnd much more.If you have an appetite...

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The Real Deal on Organic Regenerative Beef

Posted by Tim Hoven on October 17, 2022

There is no magic bullet in growing good food. It is the daily grind of doing the work, moving the cows, checking the waterer, checking the electric fences, watching and being aware of things that are going on....

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Tim Hoven on October 10, 2022

A whole lot of Hovens made it out to the farm to celebrate Thanksgiving this weekend. There was good food, good conversations and a whole bunch of fun.

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Powerful October Sunset

Posted by Tim Hoven on October 6, 2022

I was finishing up with chores for the day and as I looked to the west, my eye caught this amazingly powerful sunset. I am constantly reminded about how beautiful Alberta is.

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