November News
"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow." ~Edward Sandford Martin
November came beautifully to our area. We are leaping at the blessing of sun and warmth.
Farm News
Our sow, Tina K, had 9 piglets last week. She is proving to be a grand mother. She has been our best producer so far. She is also providing us this month with pork from her first litter! We are taking pigs to the processor this month. The Tamworth crosses were born about 3 months after the Large Blacks, yet we are taking some of each to the processors within the next couple of weeks. The Large Blacks do grow more slowly, but make it worth the wait on the plate. Keep reading for more details.
Andy and Ben spent last Tuesday moving cattle around. We have moved them from one lease place to another. They will graze through one more round and then be moved home for the winter. This year we are leasing my uncle's place close to home. We are thankful for this opportunity, yet undeniably sad he is gone. He was a tremendous man of God, cattlemen, husband, father, uncle and friend to all! I will never forget his laugh!
We are weaning the lambs this month. We lost some in early Fall due to such wet conditions and worms. So come the spring we won't have as many lamb chops as we originally planned. This has been a blow to us as we hate to lose an animal. We will keep as many as possible to build up the herd numbers and process the others. Some could have been possibly saved if we used antibiotics. However, we feel that is only a temporary fix. It is also against our beliefs and protocol for animal production. The animals we have left are a stronger breed without the crutch of antibiotics. We will be putting the ewes in with the rams this month. We are doing the same with the goats as well. Everything is in rut; sheep, goats and deer.
PORK
As I mentioned earlier, we will be taking pigs to the processor within the next couple of weeks. A more economical choice for pork would be to purchase a whole or half a hog. The price for a half a hog is approximately $250. Processing is about $55-60. This is only approximate and dependent upon the weight of the hog. The amount of packaged meat is, again, approximately, 75 pounds per half. If you are interested let me know, because off to the processor they will go!
November Buying Clubs
Since November harbors such an important holiday, I will be making deliveries a little earlier in the month. I will deliver to Texarkana on Monday, November 9th at 5-6:00 p.m. at the Gateway Farmer's Market. I will deliver to Mena on Tuesday, November 10th 5-5:45 p.m. at the Polk Co. Farmer's Market location. Please place your order by this Saturday, November 7th.
If you didn't order last month, but want to this month, Welcome to the Club!
We will NOT have pork this month for buying club members, only those who purchase a whole or half a hog. We will have individual cuts of pork: chops, loin, roasts, sausage, bacon in December. Stay tuned!
November Special
#1 Special
One chuck roast and one package of boneless beef tips (stew) for $25. The chuck roasts weigh approximately 3-4 lbs. If you recieve a roast less than 3 lbs., I will add another package of beef tips to your order. The beef tips are about one pound.
#2 Special
2 Minute Steak packages and 2 Ground Beef for $20. (Same as last month.)
We still have New York Strip Steaks, Kansas City Strip Steaks, Minute Steaks, Boneless Beef tips, Chuck Steaks, and Ground Beef!!
If you refer someone who places an order, I will add one package of ground beef to your order.
Let me say we are grateful for the blessing to know you. We thank you for the opportunity to provide your family with our meats.
Blessings, Tracy
