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Ok, so to the majority of people, eggshells are trash.

But if you're creative, eggshells are a surprisingly useful resource.  I am just beginning to learn of all the ways eggshells can be used, and holy smokes, the list goes on and on!  You know the famous phrase, "Waste not, want not." 

If you have ever driven by our farm or checked out our facebook page, you might have noticed our Belted Galloways, AKA Oreo Cows. We are really happy with our decision to transition the herd we purchased from my grandfather from Black Angus to Belties. The Belted Galloway is a heritage beef breed (old) that originated in Scotland. Heritage breeds tend to be hardier because they have less genetic specialization built into the breed. This specialization is typical of animals bred for commercial production and yields bigger animals and faster growth times at the expense of durability and life span. We...