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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 1,1993 3 Rotarians Hear About Benefits of Bison Meat by Lorraine Manfredo Rod Potter has made his home where the buffalo roam. The Warkworth, Ontario, farmer raises a herd of 40 bison on a 100- acre spread that's been in his family since 1837. Up until seven years ago, the only livestock you'd see roaming his range were dairy cattle. But, after after being introduced to the nutritional nutritional benefits and economic promise of bison while working on farms in New Zealand, Potter decided to enter enter the market here in Canada. ' Rod Potter was the featured guest at the Thursday, November 25, meeting of the Bowmanville Rotary Club. He told Rotarians that bison meat is lower in calories and cholesterol than other red meats. According to Health and Welfare Canada, it has three-quarters less fat while remaining remaining high in protein. Because of this appeal to the health-conscious consumer, a shorter shorter cooking time and distinctive flavor, flavor, interest in game meats is growing growing in North America. Potter reported the the elk industry industry in New Zealand was well- established when he was there in the 1980's and that the bison industry was just starting to take off. Upon returning home from abroad, Potter brought the bison and elk idea with him. He invested seven years into putting putting up seven-foot high fences and dividing his large acreage into separate separate paddocks to create Century Game Park. He started his buffalo herd with five calves bought from breeders in Western Canada. "At one time, bison numbered 60 million in North America," he said. "But by the mid-1800's they were practically annihilated." The few hundred surviving animals animals were placed on game reserves. It was 1967 before any of the magnificent plains bison were released released for commercial farming. Today, bison are making a big comeback on farms all over the United States and in Canada, Potter said. The preservation of the species is more certain than ever because of the efforts of bison farmers, Potter believes. "A lot of people don't see how they're helping the animals by raising raising them for consumption. But, by eating a bison burger they're creating creating a demand for the product. And that will encourage their comeback." comeback." As it is now, all the existing buffalo buffalo in North America wouldn't be enough to keep McDonalds in burgers burgers for one day, he told his audience. audience. Because beef is a staple in the average average North American diet, there are billions of beef cattle raised here. In. one day alone, 80,000 beef cattle are processed at the Chicago slaughterhouses. slaughterhouses. Potter hopes one day to see buffalo buffalo number in the millions again. Right now he is his own handler, breeder, butcher, and packager. He hopes to specialize in breeding. breeding. Bison are independent animals and are content to spend their time grazing. According to the Canadian Bison Association, no antibiotics, chemicals or growth hormones are used in raising bison. Potter enjoys watching his herd travel the entire 75-acres every day like clockwork. They shun the shelter of the bams, even in winter, preferring the wide open space, creeks and rolling terrain. Their fur coats are so heavy they can be buried asleep in the snow and the snow won't even melt "Their hides can be five inches thick, like marvelous pink insulation, insulation, so they won't feel the cold," he says. A single hide will fetch up to S800. He sells his meat products to restaurants restaurants or to private clients who visit the Century Farm Game Park. The cost per pound is higher than beef, he notes, but cooking bison results results in less shrinkage, so less goes further. Over time, as demand and supply increase, the price should drop. Mr. Potter is a member of the Canadian Canadian Bison Association and vice- president of the Ontario Bison Association. Association. To arrange a tour of the game park or to inquire about purchasing meat, write to: Century Game Park R. R. #1 Warkworth, Ontario KOK3KO ; Rod Potter manages a herd of 40 bison on his 100-acre game park in Warkworth, Ontario. He sells the meat to restaurants around the province and expects demand for buffalo and other game meats to grow. Potter was the featured speaker at the November 25th meeting of the local Rotary Club. n 9jmcfa gJTiompson HAIR DESIGNER 14 years experience ( Formerly of Duncans inc.) THE RECESSION IS NOW - SAVE MONEY Cut and blow dry $15.00 Wash and blow dry $10.00 Perms $35.00 Highlights $25.00 Colour $20.00 Men's hair cut $10.00 Children $1.00 per year of age Relax in a home atmosphere. Children welcome. No need to hire a sitter. 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