The Native Butcher was concocted by Tara Vaughan when after many conversations about farming, food and health, a common theme became apparent ‘Respect’.

 Respect for livestock they rear, respect for the environment we all share and respect for ourselves.

I believe that by rearing the traditional breeds in a traditional manner I can produce the best quality meat possible in a sustainable, affordable environmentally friendly and above all respectful way.

 

Produce and Eat the Best Quality Meat

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I believe that the ingredients you use are everything. Good quality ingredients are fundamental to a good quality meal, from both a flavour and health point of view. For us, producing high-quality meat is about the flavour and the health benefits.

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Traditional Quality

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I have always believed that nature is never wrong and farming traditionally produces healthier food from happier animals within a sound ecological system so it goes without saying that the quality of everything I produce is paramount. I have consciously structured this business to remain small so that I am in complete control of everything that leaves the farm and the butchery. My reputation is represented in every piece of meat that goes out of the door and onto your plate. Above all, I believe that when people eat natural food, they can taste the difference. It’s a chain of goodness that begins with healthy soil, and finishes with healthy animals and people.

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Regenerative Farming

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My farming system incorporates regenerative farming techniques which recognise soil as the most important asset and aims to regenerate soil and ecosystems whilst producing delicious food. At its simplest level, the farm is working to produce healthy soil, this in turn grows healthy grass/plants that are then eaten by the grazing livestock who convert it into nutrient dense meat to nourish you.

Oh, and while this is all going on the animals and soil are helping the environment by drawing down carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil. Magic!

 

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Myths Around Fat

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It is a common misconception that fat is bad for your health. Today a lot of research has been done and doctors and nutritionists are finally starting to promote fat again. In fact most REAL healthy traditional fat is good for you.

There is an unproven hypothesis that states:

A. Saturated fat raises cholesterol
B. Higher cholesterol causes heart disease
Therefore:
C. Saturated fat causes heart disease.

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Short term there is a modest increase in cholesterol when you eat saturated fat. However, over the long term, saturated fat has not been shown to raise cholesterol levels by any large degree for the majority of people.

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Local is Best

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Whenever possible I choose local, endeavouring to reduce transport cost and emissions as much as possible. My aim is to have minimal impact on the environment and working with local businesses is one way I can achieve this.

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Traditionally Reared

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This is the real win of keeping traditional breeds. They thrive on the old pastures and meadow land and because we extensively graze them, I can farm with a really low impact on the environment. This also means that they eat an amazingly diverse range of grasses, flora and fauna producing beautifully flavoured meat. The environment in which our animals live and the food they eat play big roles in the flavour and nutritional quality. I farm to increase bio-diversity and regenerate the land, I want to have a positive impact on the British countryside.

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It’s All About Nature

 

It's not just about our farm or the animals on it. Many people forget that there is a whole world of insects, spiders, worms, birds and bees and they perform vital roles such as pollination of crops and wildflowers, pest control and nutrient recycling.

It is my goal to keep the balance between farming and nature. 

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The Benefits of Eating Grass Fed Meat

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100% grass-fed meat ensures the greatest nutrition for you, free from chemicals and growth hormones, I will only use antibiotics when an animal is sick and a homeopathic way hasn't worked, it is a last resort. Consuming 100% grass fed meat is one of the best ways to prevent disease, improve brain function and lose weight.

100% grass-fed meat produces that traditional flavour that is lost from mass produced meat.

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Packaging

 

I try to avoid plastic as best I can, instead I source recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging where possible. I prefer to display the food in its natural state and have always chosen to give my customers paper rather than plastic carrier bags. I encourage you to bring your own bag for life.

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