EP104: Soil Testing & Processing Bison Meat
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In today’s episode, we’ve had a flood down here at the farm (00:17 ) – stay tuned for tips on how weather can affect your farm’s soil and crops. Also, keep an eye out for Mark and Jamie at the NWTF (02:22 ), and they’ll be attending some upcoming banquets near us that you won’t want to miss (10:12 ). Michael had an unforgettable experience on his final youth duck hunt, where he bagged a double-banded duck (13:17 )! It’s time to talk about soil health—why should you be testing your soil regularly to ensure optimal farm productivity (19:10 )? We share our journey of bringing bison home and give you a behind-the-scenes look into how we got our bison meat safely back to the farm (27:12 ). If you're about to board a flight soon, be sure to learn from Mark’s travel mishap to avoid any headaches (30:55 ). While Mark and Malcom were delayed, the trailer full of bison meat was on its way down to Mississippi (33:40 ). When it comes to processing wild game, bison meat requires a whole different set of skills compared to deer—learn how we navigated the process with the help of experts (37:50 ). Once Mark had the chance to dive deep into the art of bison butchery, he shared everything he learned (40:47 ). Finally, we've been cooking up some incredible meals with our bison meat—and let us tell you, it’s absolutely delicious! (47:23 ) We also explore what kind of fat to add to your wild game meat mix to enhance flavor and texture (49:12 ).