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Farm Update

written by

Ben Simmons

posted on

October 14, 2017

Product Update –

1) Chicken - We are out of chicken. Next batch will be available October 7th. You can reserve your needs by emailing me how many you want.

2) Beef - Have you ordered your Half Beef-Custom Processed yet? This is the most economical option when buying and is perfect for larger
families. Confirm your order with your deposit today! 

Next Processing Date is October 10th

3) Pork - We have plenty of pork in stock. For a limited time we will offer Pork Chops on sale. Buy 15 pounds and get 15% off the regular price. Sale price $6.35 per pound. Save $1.15 per pound.

Did you know you can pickup your order directly from our farm? Simply place your order and coordinate a time.

Farm Update –

First, we what to say thank you to our faithful customers that purchase from our farm. We have had three good months of sales. Your support of our farm with your food dollars is critical for us to regenerate our soils, properly care for the animals, improve our ecological footprint, and sustain operations. 

For September, >25% of the orders were from first-time buyers! So, we continue to expand our customer base. However, of the 552 folks who have signed up - only about half have ever placed an order. Our top buyer has placed 9-orders to include half beef & pigs annually as well as chicken.

If you have not placed any orders we would like to hear from you! Let us know what is preventing you from supporting our farm with your food dollars. Maybe your comments will help us improve our products and or service offered.

Today, we had a young family visit our farm after recently hearing about us. They had previously bought from Harvest Box. They left really impressed with our farm operation and took home an order. 

Lastly, you may remember some time back I mentioned the #1 threat to our business was the lack of private label slaughter & processing in
Mississippi. Well, the situation has gotten worse. Cascio has closed his doors. Also, State inspectors continue to harass our current processor. And, this week I heard that federal inspectors are "checking up" on MS inspectors and have taken over MS State plant and another plant in North MS. Please remember Archie & Betty in your prayers as they work to persevere!

Customer Feedback- 

I really have enjoyed the products that I have ordered from Nature's Gourmet Farm. I have tried their eggs, ground beef, bacon and T-bone steak and all of them were high quality. I especially like the eggs and ground beef because the price for farm fresh meat and eggs can't be beat and is even less expensive than what I get from the grocery store. Highly recommend. A. Lozano

Quote Worth Re-Quoting
– “Don't worry about people stealing your ideas.   If your ideas are any good, you'll have to ram them down people's throats.”   ~
Howard Aiken

As always, thank you for supporting our regenerative, local farm.

Ben & Beth

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