Author: Ben Clinch

Ben Clinch has a strong background in agriculture and has experience in operations and project management. Before starting The Free Range Butcher he worked as jackaroo, camel handler, barman, security guard, handyman, and tiler. These days he manages the day to day running of The Free Range Butcher business, and you can usually find him out the front of the farmers market stall; often telling bad jokes, or offering samples to vegetarians. He’s also the go to guy for sales, corporate enquiries, events, and silly questions.

Counting down to Christmas with Uncle Michael

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We can now count the number of sleeps until Christmas on both hands… well, except for my Uncle Michael who lost a couple of digits in an accident a few years back… but he’ll be on the same the page as us in a day or two! This week has been quite manic. Our butchers have been putting in some big hours to get orders packed...

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How to Choose Ethical, Sustainable and Traceable Food this Christmas

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One of the loveliest things about Christmas is getting together with family and friends and enjoying beautiful food. Given our climate in December there’s an increasing trend towards cold dishes like ham and seafood, rather than the traditional roast*. What’s also changing is consumer awareness around food production....

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An Old Habit Re-ignited

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I’ve recently taken up an old habit; having steak and eggs for breakfast. Besides the fact that I’m up early and keen to get out the door after a few Weetbix, I’m not sure the smell of steak and eggs is something that my household would enjoy waking up to. I expect that when the young troops arise there...

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What’s Happening to the Taste and Nutrients of What We Eat?

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I haven’t seen many of you down at my local newsagent early on a Thursday morning, picking up your copy of The Land… I’m assuming you must all get it delivered; perusing the cattle prices, watching the wool market and checking out the latest tractor as you enjoy your black tea and WeetBix. You will all then recall...

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What’s in Store for this Winter?

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As the season tightens on the farm, we can count on one hand the number of rainy days we’ve had in the last six months. We had some good growth from the last big rain fall well over month ago, but as each week goes by, and with no further rain, farmers across the state are getting nervous that a dry winter is looming....

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