It's Calving Season!

Here are the first two calves for 2013:

First you've already met if you read the previous post, he's a steer named Tornado - born on one of the windiest days of April 2013:

Second born is another steer called Sparky - born white as a spark:

There are still 2 more cows to give birth (calving) as of today, May 9th, 2013 which should occur in the next few days or week.

BEEF CUTS STILL AVAILABLE - UPDATE

As of May 3, 2013

These grass-fed beef cuts are still available:

~ 4 Round Steak Roasts;

~ 4 Rump Roasts;

~ 5 Shoulder Roasts;

~ 10 Rib Steaks (2 steaks/pack);

~ 11 Round Steaks (2 steaks/pack);

~ 12 Sirloin Steaks (2 steaks/pack);

~ 7 T-Bone Steaks (2 steaks/pack);

~ 3 Briskets.

Please contact us for more information.

NO LONGER TAKING ORDERS FOR 2013 MEAT BIRDS

PLEASE NOTE, AS OF THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013:

OUR 2013 POULTRY ORDER BOOKS ARE NOW CLOSED

Being a small family-run farm with high farming standards, we must work within set limits to successfully accomplish our goal of producing top-quality "old-fashion" meat birds.  This year, our maximum number of poultry (chickens and turkeys) to be raised was reached earlier than expected.

Thank you very much to all who pre-ordered.  We will contact you in a few weeks with the details and deposit required.

2013 Maple Season is Now Over...

The leaves are coming out of their buds, a sure indication that maple syrup season is over for another year.  Compared to Spring of 2012, this year's production in the Lanark Highlands was an incredibly successful one.  Please drop by our Farm Gate as of Saturday, May 4th to see our wonderful maple syrup selection of different grades and sizes.

 

The leaves of this sugar maple tree were reaching out to touch the rain drops during a gentle Spring shower this morning.

The red maple buds are exploding in vibrant colours, such a contrast to Winter's coat of white, grey and black.

Welcome back Spring!

With the Arrival of Spring...

It's calving season here on the farm.  The first calf was born last night and since it was extremely windy, we decided to call him Mr. Tornado. 

Both he and his mom "Loquette" are doing fine.  Three more cows to calve so expect more updates soon.

WATKINS PRODUCTS

For those who are looking for Watkins Products, please be advised that I did not renew my membership as a Watkins Associate and therefore won't be supplying any additional Watkins products.  This means the inventory of popular products carried at the Farm Gate won't be replenished once the products are sold.  You may still order Watkins products yourself by simply going to their website watkinsonline.com.

2012 MEAT BIRDS

 

All pre-ordered chickens are now all gone!  The government inspector couldn’t stop raving on how healthy our birds were and of the resulting “top quality” meat, making us very proud of the old-fashion/natural methods we use to raise them.

After adding up our cost to raise them in 2012, we asked $4.35/Lb.  The average size was 3.5 Lb and the meat was of course very lean and could not be compared to any chicken purchased at stores.

  

Thank you very much everyone for your support.  We look forward to seeing you again in 2013.

 

P.S. - We are still taking orders for the 2013 production but only until the end of April 2013.  However, numbers of going up fast and once our limit is reached, our 2013 order book will be closed so we suggest you contact us as soon as possible.