….we’ve just learned of the passing of one of the unsung heros of the natural grass fed beef industry.  Jim Helfter, designer of the Helfter cafeteria mineral system, died after a fall from a horse Monday, October 28th. Jim had been dealing with serious heart problems for some time and it’s not clear at this moment whether a heart attack preceded or followed his fall.  Funeral services are pending. Helfter, a quiet, unassuming man, came up with the original cafeteria mineral plan and one that, we think, out-performs all others.  It gives the cow free choice of about a dozen minerals and permits the animal to choose what its body…