April 2024
Spring has arrived in full force here in Loreauville! During March we enjoyed watching the first clover blossoms emerge. Now, our lush pastures are absolutely exploding, which is providing a feast of ryegrass and clover for our livestock. Our cows are fat and healthy, which is exactly what we like to see. We've been blessed with gorgeous weather and just the right amount of moisture, and everything is growing and blossoming!
Of course, rapid pasture growth means we have to maintain our fence lines. At our ranch, we rely exclusively on electric fencing, which means that any grass or weeds that start growing on the fence could cause electrical shortages and disruptions. So every day, we ride the fence lines, check for encroaching weeds or grass, and remove them before they become a problem.
We’re also clipping pastures that were not grazed throughout the winter. We have to do this now so that we can allow our Bermuda grass, our main summer pasture forage, to flourish without competition from weeds.
We are both enjoying the gorgeous weather and planning for the hot, humid months of summer in Louisiana. Our ranching practices are guided by nature’s cycles, and we remain committed to sustainability while providing only the very best local grass fed beef.
All the best,
Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin, DVM
We've got a lot of exciting news this month and we can't wait to share it with you!
Emeril Cooks on June 3
Mark your calendars, we have an air date for the highly anticipated episode of Emeril Cooks featuring none other than Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin and his son Joshua from Gonsoulin Land and Cattle! Get ready to tune in on June 3rd on Roku and join us for a culinary adventure as we showcase the passion and dedication behind the Gonsoulin legacy. Set your reminders and get ready to savor every moment!
@gonsoulinlandandcattle 📺 Exciting News Alert! 📺 Mark your calendars, folks! 🗓 We finally have an air date for the highly anticipated episode of Emeril Cooks featuring none other than Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin and his son Joshua from Gonsoulin Land and Cattle! 🥩🍳 Get ready to tune in on June 3rd and join us for a culinary adventure as we showcase the passion and dedication behind the Gonsoulin legacy. Set your reminders and get ready to savor every moment! 🤩🍴 #GonsoulinCooks #EmerilCooks #Season5 #Roku #June3rd ♬ PHONK BRASILEIRO FRESCO - DJ MOIGUS & DJ FKU
Hayride Tour
We were also honored to host the Louisiana Women in Agriculture Conference and Expo 2024 on March 21 at the ranch!
The group met in Alexandria then boarded a bus and headed to Loreauville.
The weather forecast called for rain that day, but luckily we had enough time to take these wonderful people on a hay ride / tour of our ranch before the rain came.
@gonsoulinlandandcattle Louisiana Women in Agriculture Conference and Expo 2024 #louisiana #iberia #grassfed #beef #smallbusiness #iberiaparish #tourism #agriculture #agritourism ♬ Outside - Jarv Dee & Bad Colours
After the tour, they enjoyed a lunch catered by Bon Creole in the Saloon (which was packed, by the way!) and had a deep Q&A session with Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin to learn more about regenerative agriculture and cattle ranching.
It was a fantastic experience for us, and we love hosting tour groups! Please contact us if you'd like to schedule a visit!
GLC Steak Dry Rub
Over the past few months, we’ve been testing out different seasoning combinations and have finally settled on one we absolutely love. The recipe was developed by Mr. Mark Broussard of CEG Farms, and we can't wait to share this with you!
Our mission is to produce the highest quality, local beef. We work with nature because we appreciate the taste of real food. That’s why we decided to keep our spice recipe simple. Our beef is perfect, just like nature intended. Our Steak Dry Rub only enhances the natural flavor and texture of our grass fed beef.
Our steak dry rub contains coarse sea salt, ground black peppercorns, garlic powder, and freshly harvested garden rosemary. We ship a packet of this blend with every bundle, as well as a free Apron. We also have the Steak Dry Rub for sale at the Farm Store and online- it’s $7.50 - for a 3.5 oz jar.
Statewide Shipping is now available!
We are now able to offer discounted shipping in the State of Louisiana. Everything on our website, including our retail cuts, can be shipped. When you’re placing orders for shipping, here’s a few things to keep in mind:
- We package our shipments using insulated materials and ice packs, which are designed to last up to 72 hours. However, we only offer 1 and 2 day shipping.
- Our rates include a packaging fee to cover the cost of these materials, as well as shipping rates calculated by UPS.
- Please allow us time to fulfill your shipment. There might be a slight delay in availability of some products that we frequently run out of, but we will let you know after you place your order about how long it will take for us to prepare your order for shipment.
- Our shipping boxes can hold up to 25 lbs (depending on the cuts). It’s a good idea to limit your online order to about 20 lbs so we can make sure everything fits. If you’d like to ship over 20 pounds, please complete another order for every 20 lb increment.
- Our bundles are the perfect size for shipping and offer a great variety of locally sourced grass fed beef. So make sure to check those out when you’re shopping online!
- If you have any questions while you’re online shopping, our website has a chat feature which allows you to chat with a real person about your order. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and use this feature, we look forward to hearing from you!
We are always working hard to bring you a product we stand behind at a price you can afford. Everything we do is affected by the weather, so we can't really plan far enough into the future to know if or when we'll be able to offer this same deal again. However, are committed to growing and innovating, , so make sure you follow us on social media for all the latest deals and updates!
April is all about LAMB!
This month, we're offering some great deals on grassfed lamb at the Farm Store!
April 1-6: Lamb Steaks 25% off
April 5-13: Ground Lamb 25% off
April 15-20: Lamb Stew Meat 25% off
These deals are only available at the Farm Store, so come stop by and check us out!
Gravy Lover's Bundle
If you are as obsessed with gravy as we are, you'll LOVE this bundle! It is available as a single-purchase or subscription. Each one comes with the following (give or take here and there since each cow is different):
- rump roast (approx 4 lbs)
- chuck roast (approx 4.5 lbs)
- sirloin tip roast (approx 5 lbs)
- round steak (approx 3 lbs)
- 4 lbs of soup rounds / shanks
BBQ Bundle
Perfect for all you grillmasters, this box is available as a single-purchase or subscription. Each one comes with the following (give or take here and there since each cow is different):
- 10 lbs of Ground Beef (80/20)
- 4 lbs of Top Sirloin
- 4 lbs of NY Strip
We’ve SLASHED PRICES by 15% on our GLC beef ONLY at the Farm Store!
Instead of shopping weekly specials, you are invited to save big EVERYDAY when you come see us at the Ranch.
Don't forget!
You've got a chance to win 1/4 GLC cow this year, a Bundle Box of your choice, and some GLC Gear when you enter our Ranch Rewards program.
Here's how it works:
For every $20 you spend at the Farm Store on GLC Beef, you get 1 stamp on your Ranch Rewards Card.
When you get 10 stamps, fill out the back side of the card to enter the Ranch Raffle, which is a drawing we hold every year right before Christmas. It's our way of thanking everyone for a wonderful year, and keeping us looking forward to what comes next- always!
Lamb Shwarma
This month, we're all about lamb! So we thought we'd feature our favorite way to cook it this month!
Ingredients:
Lemon Juice
Olive Oil
Greek Yogurt
Red Onion
Parsley
Tahini