Butcher Shop Update
We had a great holiday at the Lafayette shoppe.! Thank you all for the support and for letting us provide you with your holiday roast. This month check out some of our sharable family size steaks and...
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We have found that knowledge is power. We must continuously learn in agriculture to stay relevant. The more we learn about farming and processing, the better we can serve our customers. As many of us...
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Over the past year we have been developing the Chicago foodshed market and increasing source identified local protein options for retailers, restaurants, and distributors. We would like to work...
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Well, Phil the groundhog saw his shadow, so I guess we’re in for another 6 weeks of winter. Bundle up. If the next 6 weeks are like the past week, we are in for an interesting time. The recent...
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6 more weeks, no problem. It’s time to cozy up to a warming dutch oven filled with pot roast. Did you know that you can use a variety of cuts in a pot roast? The traditional cut is a 7-bone chuck...
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One of the cornerstones at This Old Farm is education. We want to learn as much as possible from people in our network and want to pass relevant info on to our partner farmers. Sometimes we find...
View ArticleWholesale Update
Over the past year we have been developing the Chicago foodshed market and increasing source identified local protein options for retailers, restaurants, and distributors. We would like to work...
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-Fellow farmer, did you know we have appointments for your livestock available as soon as next week? Tell your friends and save on your own processing. -Eaters, Tax time means fill your freezer time....
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March Newsletter We can feel spring trying to bloom. The last of the snow is melting and the lambs have started to hit the ground at the farm. It really is a glorious time of the year. We will have...
View ArticleMeat Processing: How Much Does it Cost and Why?
If you own and operate a small farm, you probably want to know exactly where the animals you’re raising are going to end up. You want to ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck when it comes...
View ArticleWhat is Traceability in Meat Processing?
If you’re a farmer, especially a farmer who prides themselves on growing the best, 100% grass-fed animals over the course of a year or more, you probably want to ensure that you get the highest...
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Farming For Profit Workshop
Take your farm/ranch management skills to the next level! Whether you’re the first or fifth generation, grow crops or raise livestock, this workshop will give you new insights about farming, business,...
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