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GFE Professional Development

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? Confirm your order with your deposit today! To learn more visit our store at https://naturesgourmetfarm.com/store/product/half-beef-custom-processed

Next Processing Date is October 15th

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. We had two customers stop by today.

Farm Update –

Professional Development - this is a term used a lot during my military and business career but not so much when you think of farmers! However, I am on the Board for the Grassfed Exchange whose #1 focus is educating all stake holders from farmers to consumers in "regenerative pasture based clean eating".

I have just returned from our 9th annual conference in Albany, NY. Attendance was the highest to date and the program was outstanding. I mentioned to Phyllis with Dharma Lea Dairy (the primary supplier to Maple Hill Creamery) that her farm tour was worth the price of the conference. 

I also want to mention that the GFE through generous sponsors was able to provide travel and or conference fees for 38 new farmers from across America. I had the opportunity to meet these folks which was a blessing. I know of no other organization that is doing more to support the future of grass based agriculture than the Grass-Fed Exchange. I will share more in the weeks to come so stay tuned!

Customer Feedback- 

We've tried Nature's Gourmet Farm's beef, eggs, pork, and sausages, they are all very tasty. The meats are tender and easy to cook. It's good to eat food that's directly from a farm. You can't get anything fresher. Thank you very much, Ben and Beth!

Ann T.

Quote Worth Re-Quoting – “A wise man makes his own decisions.  An ignorant man follows the public opinion.”   ~ Grantland Rice

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

Ben & Beth

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