⁣“Grass fed” only refers to the cow’s diet, not *where* it is eating said grass. Grass fed cows have

⁣“Grass fed” only refers to the cow’s diet, not *where* it is eating said grass. Grass fed cows have better fatty acid and micronutrient profiles, however, make sure they are listed as either “100% grass fed” or “grass finished” to ensure they aren’t fattened on soy, corn and other grains before slaughter.

These details matter most for tallow, since feeding makes the biggest difference in the nutrients & quality of the fat, not so much the muscle

“Pasture raised” refers to livestock that spent >120 days per year outdoors on pasture. These cows can still technically be fed supplemental corn and soy while pasturing, but benefit from sunlight and predominantly graze on pasture.

Ideally you want both, and either is better than traditionally raised cattle, but 100% grass fed & pasture raised would be the standard.

Everything is a spectrum, ideally know your farmer and your farm so you can see the conditions of the animal.