Why buy the cow? ; Meat eaters tout flavor, ethical and health benefits of buying from source

From: The Gazette | Date: May 23, 2007| Author: TERESA J. FARNEY THE GAZETTE | Copyright information

This year, go whole-hog.

Or whole-cow, or even whole-lamb.

Buying a whole, half or quarter of an animal directly from the ranchers who raise them is catching on for a variety of reasons.

For Gina Biolchini, a Black Forest homemaker and mother of five, it's about the health benefits. For Debbie Grundy, a Colorado Springs homemaker, it's about the great flavor. For Rebecca Christensen, owner of a Manitou Springs restaurant, it's about humane treatment. And for Diane Eagle...