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Grasslands are critical in the fight against climate change—and Ontario beef plays a key role
Earlier this month, we came across an interesting episode of the CBC podcast What On Earth that discussed a region of prairie grasses in Saskatchewan known as the Northeast Swale. This protected...
What’s going on at the farm: (almost) spring edition
It’s cold outside, there’s snow everywhere and it definitely does not feel like spring at the moment…and yet, that’s exactly what we’re thinking about on the VG family farms! This time of year is...
3 delicious Family Day meal ideas from VG Meats
Family Day weekend is almost here and we’re looking forward to a few things: quality time with our loved ones, an extra-long weekend and (you guessed it!) some delicious, home-cooked meals. We hope...
3 cozy, delicious meal ideas for January
After weeks and weeks of grey skies, we finally saw the sun this weekend—but as quickly as it appeared, it seems to be back to hiding again! These chilly January days can feel bleak, but they’re...
3 delicious meals you can make with leftover steak
Leftover steak—does such a thing exist?! While we’re known to finish every bite of that incredible Ontario beef, sometimes, you end up with an extra steak or two at the end of the night. If you’re...
What to eat in 2023
So many January blog posts tell you what you should be eating—more of this, less of that—and it’s often pretty complicated. The truth is, we don’t all have the same needs—but there are some simple...
3 easy, delicious dinner ideas your family will love
The holiday season is upon us and our calendars are filling up with dinner parties, family gatherings, work events, sports banquets and more. On top of that, many of us are balancing a long list of...
3 easy, cozy hot lunch ideas
We love a good bagged lunch for work or school—a great sandwich, a homemade wrap packed with last night’s chicken, or even a steak salad with ranch dressing on the side. Packing a tasty lunch from...
What consumers need to know about food fraud, false advertising and local meat
When you’re passionate about something, you may feel compelled to share that passion with the world. This is a feeling we understand very well both as a family and as a business that has dedicated...