Farmer Education Opportunity on January 21st, 2012

Award winning author and farmer Gary Zimmer will be the featured speaker at an all day meeting on Jan 30, 2012 at the Country Inn and Suites Airport South Hotel at the intersection of I-465 and SR 67 in Indianapolis. Gary will be speaking on the topic of “What are you managing for?” and using his insights gained from consulting with farms around the word to address the issue of how management decisions affect our ability to build a regenerative agriculture with healthy soils, crops, livestock, and profits.  Registration is at 10:15; the program begins promptly at 10:30. Admission is $10.00 (Refreshments and lunch included.) Space is limited, please RSVP to Jason Hobson at 812-340-6919 by Jan. 23, 2012.

Specialty Sausage Special! on December 31st, 2011

Josh Fowler, our value-added specialist has been hard at work coming up with various seasoning to tempt your pallet.  Taste buds are somewhat like fingerprints in that no two people are exactly alike.  For this reason, we offer a full line of variety.  To make it easy to choose we will put together 25 lbs of taste tempting sausages for you to try and offer a discount.

Your package may include some of the great This Old Farm sausage varieties:

Salt Pepper Sage-The standard good morning biscuits and gravy blend.

Maple-Carries a wonderful aroma without to much sweet.  Really lets the flavor of the pork shine through

The Edge-Our house all purpose sausage.  Those that don’t like the strong flavor of sage usually love this sausage.

Italian-Pizza tonight?  Such a good all around Italian blend of spices to keep you coming back for more.

Bratwurst-Easy dinner that the kids call a favorite.  No added fillers to leave a “gut bomb” feeling after the fact.

Italian Links-My favorite linked sausage perfect to throw on the grill.

Summer Sausage-Our blend of lean grass-fed beef and pastured pork cured and smoked with sea salt and celery juice powder giving in to a guilt free sausage.

Like Heat?  Some come customized with added red pepper to give that kick to be remembered gently.

None of our sausages have msg, preservatives, or other fillers.  They need to be cooked gently as to preserve the flavor of the meat without drying it out.  You can choose the option of a pastured pork product or traditionally raised local pork product.

A 10% discount is offered on each 25 lb package making our Specialty Sausage Sampler just $4.50/lb for traditional pork or $5.85/lb for pastured pork.  Call today, (765) 324-2161 to reserve yours today!

Happy New Year! on December 31st, 2011

This New Year we are especially happy to turn the page after a difficult year and look forward to growing strong in the New Year.  We resolve to work with all of our might to serve you and continue our mission.

This Old Farm’s Mission is to support the family farm by offering full scale services from processing to marketing and distribution of locally raised, healthful meat, produce, and value-added food.  We believe sustainable agriculture needs to take into account both the environment and the true cost of production  supporting both the farmer while offering value for the customer.

Call us at (765) 324-2161 and make our mission to support the family farm part of your New Year Resolution!

1 year later-going strong! on December 31st, 2011

On Dec 27th our staff stopped the saw at 2:30 for a prayer of thanksgiving.  I thanked God for those around us that came together as encouragers to see that we rebuilt and got off the ground after the fire we had just a year before on the same date at the same time.  I am thankful for the customers that said don’t give up, for the contractors that put their energy into raising a building faster than most said possible, and for the county government offices that helped us rezone faster than normal.  As I looked around the room at the employees that stayed strong through the process I was blessed to see new faces.  Not only did we reopen with our old staff with us but we reopened with new employees as well.  Because it is a year later, the same customers that lost meat in the fire are returning one by one.  They tell their story of how they were affected by the fire and give their thanks that we did not close the doors.  That is what gives us encouragement to continue our fight for family farming.  Without processing options there is no reason to raise livestock.  Our story was not unique.  Every year 5% of the processing facilities are forced to shut down due to death in the family, economic instability, tragedy, or lack of interest in eating well and supporting the local farm.  We are glad we did not become just another statistic.  You continue to tell us that family farming is important.  You continue to tell us you want choice in where your food comes from.  Thank you for caring in our mission.  You make it possible!

Give the Gift of Good Food! There is Still Time. on December 11th, 2011

This Old Farm Package Deals

1) This Old Farm Ground Beef Basket (10% Discount)

-25 lbs. of Local traditionally raised ground beef at $4.49 per pound (Total Package: $112.25)

Or

-25 lbs. of 100% grass-fed ground beef at $5.49 per pound (Total Package: $137.25)

**Perfect for anyone who enjoys chili, meatloaf, hamburgers, etc.**

2) This Old Farm “Stacy’s Mixin’ It Up” Variety Pack

-25 lbs. of mixed variety of all local traditionally raised steaks, roast and ground beef at $5.49 per pound

(Total Package: $137.25)

Or

-25 lbs. of mixed variety of 100% grass-fed beef steaks, roast and ground beef at $6.49 per pound

(Total Package: $162.25)

3) This Old Farm “Double It Up” Deal

-50 lb. version of #1 and #2 and save an extra 5% Buy more and save even more!!

(Total Package: local traditional raised beef $260.78)

(Total Package: 100% grass-fed Beef $308.28)

4) This Old Farm “Farmer’s Ration” Pack *Best Value* Save $$$

-1/4 local traditionally raised beef or approximately 150-200 lbs. at $3.25 per pound hanging weight

-1/2 local traditionally raised beef or approximately 300-400 lbs. at $3.25 per pound hanging weight

**$3.25 ($2.75+$.75 processing) (Total Package: ¼ beef $525-700, ½ beef $1,050-1,400)

Or

-1/4 100% grass-fed beef or approximately 150-200 lbs. at $4.25 per pound hanging weight

-1/2 100% grass-fed beef or approximately 300-400 lbs. at $4.25 per pound hanging weight

**$4.25 ($3.50+$.75 processing) (Total Package: ¼ beef $638-850, ½ beef $1,275-$1,700)

5) This Old Farm “Sausage Sampler” (10% Discount)

-25 lbs. mixed variety of local traditionally raised pork sausage at $4.50 per pound (Total Package: $112.50)

Or

-25 lbs. mixed variety of pasture raised or organic pork sausage at $5.85 per pound (Total Package: 146.25)

*Includes our many varieties: Bratwurst, maple, Italian (mild/hot), ground pork, salt pepper sage, and our house breakfast sausage

6) This Old Farm “Let’s Pork Out” Pack *Best Value* Save $$$

-1/2 local traditionally raised pork or approximately 88-95 lbs. at $2.60 per pound hanging weight

-Whole local traditionally raised pork or approximately 175-190 lbs. at $2.60 per pound hanging weight

**$2.60 ($1.85+$.75 processing) (Total Package: ½ hog $228-247, whole hog $455-494)

Or

-1/2 Pasture Raised Pork or approximately 88-95 lbs. at $4.10 per pound hanging weight

-Whole Pasture Raised Pork or approximately 175-190 lbs. at $4.10 per pound hanging weight

**$4.10 ($3.35+$.75 processing) (Total Package: ½ hog $360-390, whole hog $718-779)

7) This Old Farm “Lamb Sampler”

-1/2 100% grass-fed lamb or approximately 20 lbs. at $6.50 per pound hanging weight

**$6.50 ($5.50+$1 processing) (Total Package: $130)

This Old Farm “Pastured Chicken Sampler” (10% Discount)

-10 whole natural (Non-GMO) chickens at $12.60 per chicken (Total Package: $126)

Or

-10 whole organic chickens at $16.20 per chicken (Total Package: $162)

9) This Old Farm “Mike’s Fill Your Freezer” Combo Special (Extra 5% Discount)

-1/4 local traditionally raised beef, ½ local traditionally raised hog & 10 natural (Non-GMO) chickens

(Total Package $835) 6 Month Budget Plans Available Call (765) 324-2161 for details

Or

-1/4 100% grass-fed beef, ½ pasture raised pork & 10 organic chickens

(Total Package: $1,102) 6 Month Budget Plans Available Call (765) 324-2161 for details

Important Information, please read carefully:

*All of our beef is aged 10 days-3 weeks for flavor and texture.

*Processing costs listed are an average price. Also note prices are subject to change due to rising cost of grain.

*Remember! You are purchasing a live animal and final weights do vary. Our price is based on the hanging weight (pre-processing weight). The actual weight you will receive (take home weight) will be less than the hanging weight. Product weight decreases by approximately 30% from hanging weight to take home weight due to trimming of fat, deboning, and moisture loss. Size of your order may vary depending on the size of the animal and final hanging weight.

The approximate cuts for ¼ beef are as follows: The approximate cuts for ½ hog are as follows:

*2-Arm Roasts (2 lbs.) *12- Pork Chops (3/4” thick)

*1- Brisket (2 lbs.) *1- Spare Rib (3 lbs.)

*5- Chuck Roast (2.5 lbs.) *3- Shoulder Roast (3 lbs.)

*6- Ribeyes or Rib steaks (3/4” thick) *9-Bacon (1 lb.)

*4-Round Steaks (2 lbs.) *1- Ham (18 lbs.)

*1- Rump Roast (2 lbs.) *1- Ham Hock (1 lb.)

*2-Short Ribs (1.5 lbs.) *10- Ground Pork or Sausage (1 lb.)

*4- Sirloin Steaks (3/4” thick)

*2- Sirloin Tip Roast (2 lbs.) The approximate cuts of ½ lamb are as follows:

*1- Swiss steak (2 lbs.) *1- Leg of Lamb (3 lbs.)

*2- Stew Meat (1 lbs.) *2- Shanks (1 lb.)

*7- T-Bone Steaks (3/4” thick) *12- Loin/Rib Chops (1 1/2” thick)

*40- Ground Beef (1 lb.) *5- Ground Lamb or Sausage (1 lb.)

THIS OLD FARM’s mission is to support the family farm by offering full scale services from processing to marketing and distribution of locally raised, healthful meat, produce, and value-added food. We believe sustainable agriculture needs to take into account both the environment and the true cost of production supporting both the farmer while offering value for the customer. For more information visit www.thisoldfarminc.com or call our office at (765) 324-2161.