The Farmer's Pitchfork: October 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Pre-order Turkey

Our wonderful holiday, Thanksgiving, is coming soon! Have you purchased your turkey? We have broad breasted whites and a few heritage turkeys still available. Call us to reserve your holiday bird in advance. 1-765-414-9352

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Rainy, cold, dreary market day

Ok, so we discovered that you really need rain boots and a rain coat for days like yesterday. The weather was drizzly and windy, not exactly the kind of weather I normally choose to be out in. Zach & I loaded the van and headed to the farmer's market. It appeared that our tent didn't want to be outside either. With several vendor's help, we finally got the tent so it would not break with the wind. After braving it for an hour, I called it quits. My socks were totally wet and discolored and people were not coming to our booth. I don't blame them. They were on a mission to get their veggies/baked goods and leave. =) Zach & I loaded back up and headed home. We did enjoy the camaraderie with the other vendors and market employees though. They are great people to work with!

The moral of this story, learn from the pros. Observe the other vendors and do what they do. They know; they have "weathered the storm".

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

A chilly, rainy day for the market

Today is market day with rain. We won't be serving ice cream in this chilly weather. Instead, we will be serving hot coffee made from the locally roasted coffee beans we sell. Today's brew is Costa Rican decaf. Stop by for a hot cup of Joe as you browse the market.

If you have a specific order of meat you want, call before 12:30 pm and we'll make sure to have your order available. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

765-414-9352 Phone number to place your order

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Farmer's Market

Today we won't be at farmer's market in West Lafayette. We are snowed under with baling hay and moving animals to another farm. Thank you for your continued support of our products! We aim to serve our customers and to provide quality products and service. Look for us next week, Lord willing, at our booth, Double M Farms. May you enjoy a blessed day in this beautiful fall weather!

What do we do?

Our homestead has evolved throughout the over years. Having both came from conventional farming operations we had a love for agriculture but was challenged by the many practices that we felt was breaking down the family farm and the food quality. We saw too much sickness in our family and others. I saw how much agriculture had become a monopoly and corrupt! Agri-business's & the USDA no longer really interested in the well-being of the people or the land. I guess you could say....we started to think and ask questions! It has been a process, we first started out with a goal of providing healthy, nutritious food for our own family. We were able to use the principles taught from our fathers and history along with new ideas that aligned with our personal family values for stewardship, accountability and personal responsibility. Along the way we have learnt so much, mostly by failing. But that is normally the most effective teacher! We continue to live on our Indiana homestead, utilizing the resources entrusted to us in the best way possible and adapting to the ever changing culture we find ourselves living in today. Our family spends most of the year teaching others about the lessons we have learned along the way. Join us on the journey, it is a thrilling adventure!