Well we heard some bad news from our chicken processor last week. Nearly the entire crew at the chicken processing plant we use has quit in the last two weeks. This affected us a little because we weren't able to get as many cut up parts (breast, etc) done as we would like. But some poultry producers had their appointment cancelled this coming week. Things are looking bad because the number of people looking to process chickens has never been higher. We have an appointment scheduled for the end of the month. So hopefully things get straightened out before then. Just goes to show you it all boils down to the labor force! Farming is labor intensive; whether its vegetables or animals....so many people have a job to do to get the food on the plate.
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Farm Happenings for August 11, 2020
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We are a seventh generation family farm, raising certified organic vegetables for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and Farmers Markets. We also raise pastured chicken, 100% grassfed beef and offer pastured pork. We raise food with the intention of taking care of the land: growing healthy soil, healthy plants, healthy animals, and healthy people. Since we are a seventh generation family farm, caring for the land and soil for our children and the next seven generations is at the forefront of our farming practices. We nourish the soil with compost from our farm, and other natural ways to bring nutrients and minerals back to the land to improve the health of the soil, land and crops. We work to maintain a balanced, healthy soil to help grow healthy plants and food. We see our farm as part of a larger community-- a network of people who are interdependent with each other. We grow healthy food for our family, friends and community.
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