The grass fed beef scheduled to be processed on January 4th is sold out. The next available beef will be processed in March. Order now to get on the list for the next one.
We are scheduled to have two lambs processed also on January 4th; one is already committed, but the other one is available. For those who enjoy our tender lamb or those who want to try it for the first time, contact us soon!
Contact info: monica@pastureplace.com or 765-414-9352
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
We want to thank all of our followers and customers for helping us to have a great year on the farm. We are so blessed by friends that support and encourage us to continue raising healthy food products for families. As we look into 2013 let us remember where all our blessings come from, give thanks and continue to trust in God's providence as we move forward into a new year.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Candy Recommended as a Substitute Cattle Feed During a Drought
Joseph Watson, the owner of the United Livestock Commodities group, recommends feeding stale candy to cattle when corn is scarce or expensive. There are nutritional advantages to this scheme, according to Watson, because candy is higher in fat and sugar, helping to fuel the growth of the animals. In practice, the candy is fed in its wrappers. (It’s expensive to unwrap all that candy.) That’s okay, too, because paper is a bulk filler.
Watson told a reporter for Kentucky TV station WPSD. “We’ve already seen the results of it so we’re pretty proud of it.” He added that the stale candy was a problem for candy manufacturers, and the companies are “proud to have a place to go with it.” So far, no one has bothered to measure the nutritional content of meat from candy-fed beef cattle.
Watson told a reporter for Kentucky TV station WPSD. “We’ve already seen the results of it so we’re pretty proud of it.” He added that the stale candy was a problem for candy manufacturers, and the companies are “proud to have a place to go with it.” So far, no one has bothered to measure the nutritional content of meat from candy-fed beef cattle.
Click on this link for a video of the WPSD interview:
http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/ky-state-news/High-price-of-corn-forcing-
farmers-to-feed-candy-to-livestock-166004506.htmlhttp://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/ky-state-news/High-price-of-corn-forcing-
Isn't it amazing what people feed their animals?
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Bulk Beef and Pork available!
We still have a half of beef available for January 3rd processing date, and a whole hog for January 11th processing date. Let us know if you are interested at monica@pastureplace.com or 765-414-9352
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Pork available
Tomorrow we have a couple pigs going in for butcher. They can be purchased by the whole or half hog. With the prospect of higher meat prices on the horizon, it's a great time to stock your freezer. The pigs have been raised organically though they are not certified organic. This meat is very delicious! I have to be careful or I use pork for every meal.
Whole hog - $2.00/lb. hanging weight
Half hog - $2.10/lb. hanging weight
When you order, all you tell us is how much pork you want. You take care of the processing cost and cut list with the processor. On average the cost of processing is $1.00/lb. This provides you with many varied cuts that cost less than purchasing lesser quality meat at the grocery store.
Contact info: monica@pastureplace.com or 765-414-9352
Whole hog - $2.00/lb. hanging weight
Half hog - $2.10/lb. hanging weight
When you order, all you tell us is how much pork you want. You take care of the processing cost and cut list with the processor. On average the cost of processing is $1.00/lb. This provides you with many varied cuts that cost less than purchasing lesser quality meat at the grocery store.
Contact info: monica@pastureplace.com or 765-414-9352
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
farmer's market update
Mark and I discussed our farmers' market booth this morning. The market is normally my project to take care of weekly with the help of some of our children. Fall time is very busy for us with harvest and our family being in several different places at one time. I am not able to run our booth yet without the help of our boys so.....today we won't be there again. Mark fills in on days when he can. He is busy with his family's business of roofing and siding since the hail storm a few weeks ago. We also have corn harvest, etc. Yes, at times we feel like we are running in circles. I expect most of you can relate. Some seasons of life are just busy. We hope to return to the regular schedule at market soon! Thank you for understanding!
Until then, if you would like to order product, we would be happy to deliver or meet you at Java Jo'z on Creasy Lane. Mark makes many trips to Lafayette each week picking up product for the hail damage jobs so the trips could easily be combined. We have pork that was recently processed plus chicken, turkey, and a few lamb cuts.
We look forward to seeing your friendly faces again soon! Contact info: 765-414-9352 or monica@pastureplace.com.
Blessings on you and yours,
Monica
Until then, if you would like to order product, we would be happy to deliver or meet you at Java Jo'z on Creasy Lane. Mark makes many trips to Lafayette each week picking up product for the hail damage jobs so the trips could easily be combined. We have pork that was recently processed plus chicken, turkey, and a few lamb cuts.
We look forward to seeing your friendly faces again soon! Contact info: 765-414-9352 or monica@pastureplace.com.
Blessings on you and yours,
Monica
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