Martinez Farms Organically

09/02/2024

Prayers and Love to be celebrated today on This Labor Day. On the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement.

09/01/2024

Something for the Farm-Hers

09/01/2024

Shot of the Day…

08/31/2024

Good Morning. We are proactively seeking produce for the remaining season, specifically fall and winter crops, within a 120-mile radius of China Spring Farmers and Crafters Markets. Please contact us by text at 925-997-5704 as we prepare for our Fall Reopening. See details below The Reopening of the China Spring Farmers and Crafters Markets will be returning from a short weather break. My O My, we are so excited about the reclamation of the grassy lot that is the home of these Amazing Markets! New stuff, New Small Businesses, new and seasoned customers! It’s just around the corner! We will be open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM every Saturday (Weather Permitting) at the same wonderful location. 301 Illinois Ave. in the grassy lot across from the First Baptist Church and catty corner from the China Spring Tabernacle. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me directly at 925-997-5704. See you there!
Sincerely,
Joann Martinez
Russell Smith
Chris Wilson
Deanna Courreges

08/30/2024

Shot of the Day….

08/29/2024

I understand that many people will be downloading the COVID19 app. However, if I am one of your "contacts" and you intend on installing the app, "Healthy Together"-- "Trace Together" -- or any similar tracing app, I am respectfully asking you to DELETE ME from your phone contact list, Facebook and Instagram pages PRIOR to installing the app on your Smartphone! The app WILL ask for permission to access your contact list, But NO ONE has my consent to use my name, phone number or any other identifying contact info in connection with these tracking apps which will identify me and locate me without my knowledge or permission. I resist this tracking.
THIS IS A PRIVACY ISSUE NOT A VIRUS ISSUE. THANK YOU.
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08/27/2024

Maybe if people's heads weren't buried in the sand of ignorance and they took the time to understand, instead of judging and thinking it won't happen to them because they have the perfect family, life would be a little bit easier for people that do experience this! This hits close to home for me, for family and friends who live under this shadow. The days of 'it' not being talked about or being taboo should be over. In the most difficult moments of life you realize who your true friends are, and the people who really appreciate you. Unfortunately, most social media 'friends' aren't true friends. They will send you a "like" here and there, but in reality they do not take time to read your status if they see it's lengthy. More than half will stop reading right here, or have already scrolled on to the next post on their page. I decided to post this message in support of all those who continue to battle with their mental illness. (Su***de is at an all time high). Now, let's see who will have taken the time to read this lengthy post right through to the end. If you have read everything so far, please "like" it so that I can put a thank you on your page. More mental health awareness is urgently needed. Just because you can't see it, doesn't mean people aren't suffering. Please, try to spare a little of your time with someone who may just want to talk (about anything). Talking can help us all to cope a little more, keeping things bottled up just makes it worse. Most people will say, "if you need anything, don't hesitate to call me, I'll be there to help you" but will they? I believe a select few of my friends will post this, to show their support for those who may be struggling. You just have to copy and paste rather than sharing. I'd like to know who will take a minute out of their day to read this all the way to the end and then copy and paste it to their page, will you? If so, please write "done" in the comments. Thank you! The Coke is in the fridge or I can make coffee, and my door is open!

08/27/2024

Heads ⬆️ folks!

Tilapia is now the fourth most-consumed seafood in the United States, after shrimp, tuna and salmon – however the tilapia you find in the markets and restaurants are farm-bred fish, meaning they have very little difference from factory products, which have a reputation for extremely lacking in the nutritional department. In fact, the similarities between farm-bred fish and farm-bred chickens and cows are uncanny…

1) Omega-6 content
The high omega-6 to omega-3 ratio is one of the main reasons why farm-bred tilapia is an unhealthy item to include in your diet. Omega-3s are considered “good” fatty acids, however an imbalance of too much omega-6 has been linked to systemic inflammation in the blood vessels, which contribute to heart disease and other diseases like arthritis and asthma. [1][2]

2) Polluted waters
Do you know where your fish comes from? Americans now eat 475 million pounds of tilapia per year, four times more than they did a decade ago. The vast majority of this fish is farmed in pens or cages in Latin America and China. China is notorious for pollution. Chemicals and vetinary drugs are widely used and many of China’s farms are situated in heavily industrialized regions. Because this fish is extremely easy to breed, even in toxic conditions, chances are the waters where they are grown have been polluted in one way or another by factory and household run offs. Even if the water has been deemed “free from chemicals”, the waters in these fish ponds may not be properly cleaned / filtered.

3) Antibiotics
The regular pumping of fish ponds with antibiotics doesn’t help either, bringing rise to antibiotic resistant bacterial strains. Any kind of meat that has been treated with antibiotics can pose a dangerous threat to marine life, as well as human health. The residual traces of these chemicals can affect our body’s immune system, making it more susceptible to a variety of infections. [3][4]

4) Dioxin levels
Dioxins are one of the most common pollutants found in the fatty tissues of meat, especially meat from farmed-fish. They come from industrial processes like paper manufacturing, as well as natural occurrences like fires and volcanic eruptions. Fish pond waters are excellent places for dioxins to settle, and in highly populated tilapia ponds, the risk for consuming fish meat with dioxin is pretty high. Dioxins can cause skin lesions and discolorations and problems with the immune, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. It most dangerous effect on human health is resulting in different types of cancer, making it a “known human carcinogen” according to the IARC. [5][6]

5) Poor nutrition
Farm-bred fish are known for having less protein and less omega-3 fatty acids – the two things that made wild tilapia an excellent dietary component. However, when tilapia are bred in close quarters, they have higher fat content and less protein – making them as unhealthy as inorganic meat and game. Farmed tilapia are often fed GMO corn and soy pellets, not exactly an excellent nutritional source for any living creature, and not something that fish are even supposed to eat! We are affected not only by the food we eat, but by the food our food eats. [7]

6) Environmental Damage
Intensive fish farming is destructive to natural environments. Dr. Salvador Montenegro, director of Nicaragua’s Center for Aquatic Resource Investigation, compared its effect to allowing millions of chickens to defecate in a lake – potentially leaving dead lakes and extinct species. [7]

7) Tilapia From China Are Sometimes Fed Chicken Sh*t
I wish I was making this up. A July 2009 report [8] from the USDA on the safety of food imports from China noted that “It is common practice to… spread livestock and poultry waste on fields or use it as fish feed.” Tilapia, cod, scallops, shrimp, prawns, crab, and other fish (mostly frozen and prepared products) are the largest and fastest growing category of foods that are imported from China.

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08/23/2024

Just a quick reminder to place your orders by 5:00 PM on Friday, August 23rd, for delivery to the China Spring Farmers Market on Saturday, August 24th. We’ll be offering a great selection of beef and pork, perfect for summer grilling.

Make sure you don’t miss out—order now at www.beatycattle.com for a delicious summer BBQ!

See you soon!

Mark Beaty

Beaty Cattle Company is a family-owned ranch located in De Leon, TX. Our beef is grass-fed and grain-finished. We believe in quality, tenderness, and taste.