We are a small family farm located in Independence, OR. Our mission is to sustainably produce quality plants, produce, poultry, and more that we offer for sale to the public through local farmers markets.
We are thrilled to announce that we will be joining the brand new Independence Riverview Market. Come join us on the grand opening day: August 11th from 9-2. We will be at the top of the beautiful riverview park in the pavillion area around the fountian.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Availability
for the week of May 1st, 2012
Notes:
The
Independence Farmers Market is in full swing and the Polk County Bounty Market
is opening this week! Come see us Thursday from 2 to 6 at the Courthouse in
Dallas to celebrate the kickoff of the market season!
We have a
very nice selection of plant starts for your garden that hare hardened off and
ready to plant outside. Most will have no problem with a late frost should we
have one and we always let you know which plants would be a gamble if the
weather turns cold again.
Produce is
slowly coming available. The crazy spring weather put us behind where we were
hoping to be but we have a few things available. Shop early for the best
selection as many things sell out fast. If there is something that you know you
want or need we are happy to set aside
special orders for pickup at the markets, just let us know what you need
ahead of time and we’ll let you know if we can supply it. We have lots of fabulous eggs- this year we have more hens who are
working hard to produce those wonderful farm-fresh eggs that put supermarket
eggs to shame.
Crafts:
Handmade Ceramic Hummingbird Feeders
Available in a variety of colors, these are as
durable as they are beautiful since there are no plastic parts to break or wear
out and they’re dishwasher safe. No two are alike and they each come with a tag
that explains how they’re made and has a recipe for making your own hummingbird
nectar. Ranging in price from $20 to $30, these make wonderful gifts!
Ceramic Garden Markers
These
markers are both fun and functional. They are glazed ceramic that can be left
outside all year long without worry. Two styles are available: Diamond marker
stakes for labeling your vegetables and herbs, and larger, Leaf or Chicken stakes
that have various garden-related sayings on them. Special requests for sayings
or plants can usually be accommodated with a two-week production time.
Diamond
Marker Stakes are $2.00 each.
Leaf and/or
Chicken Stakes are $3.50 each.
Plants:
(This is a partial list to give you
an idea of what we have, there are always surprises and things I bring on
impulse so if you don’t see something that you want please ask as it may well
be in the greenhouse or coming very soon!) Veggies: Beautiful lettuce
in 6-packs (several varieties). Swiss Chard Artichokes
(Imperial Star- produces its first year!) Asparagus Cabbage- red
and green Celery Tomatoes-
more than 12 varieties which include the extremely popular Sungold, Chocolate
Cherry, Tumbling Tom and several cold-tolerant varieties in addition to tried
and true favorites such as Early Girl and Better Boy. Herbs: Good variety
ready including Rosemary, Chives, Mint, Parsley (Curled and Italian), Lavender,
and Basil Raspberries: We have big, beautiful everbearing raspberry plants in gallon contianers for just $3.50 each. These are prolific and tasty and will fruit in both summer and fall. Mention you saw this post and we'll give you a 6th plant FREE when you buy 5. Flowers: Lots of
wonderful perennials to make a border that will stop traffic! Some new
selections we have for this year are a stunning variegated Columbine called “Leprechaun”
and a dwarf Lupine. The forget-me-nots are starting to bloom and are so sweet
when planted with daffodils and tulips.
Produce:
WE HAVE
EGGS! Lots of beautiful fresh eggs from happy hens. Rhubarb is
in season- one of my favorite spring treats! Leeks: just
a few so get them before they’re gone! Cut Herbs:
Rosemary, Cilantro, Chives Oyster
Mushrooms!!! New! Fresh mushrooms, very limited supply as they are a new crop
but we’re very excited about them. Cutflowers:
arranged in a vase that’s included with the bouquet, they’re ready to make
someone’s day! The lilacs are blooming so our arrangements are as fragrant as
can be right now!
Did you miss out on our chicken processing days? If so, not to worry. We have frozen birds from our last flock of the season available. We are planning on starting the process anew next spring but it will be June before the next flock is ready. If you'd like to have a really exceptional meal, feel free to contact us to arrange a time to get a bird. The price is $4.00 per pound and they are whole, just like you'd get at the grocery store. Birds generally finish out between 3.5 and 6 pounds.
The pastured poultry production model has been made famous by Joel Salatin and its popularity is justified. As soon as birds are old enough to leave the brooder, usually at 3 weeks, they are moved outside into portable pens that sit on grass.
These pens are moved at least once per day so that the birds have access to fresh greens for foraging. Not only are the greens healthy for the birds’ diet, but the fresh grass is also far more hygienic bedding.
This improved diet, fresh air and less crowding eliminates the need for medicated feeds and is in stark contrast to commercial poultry production where hundreds to thousands of birds spend their entire lives in crowded, dusty barns where they’re stressed and subject to disease.
Buying farm-direct pastured poultry also has a distinct advantage in that the birds are processed onsite by the people who raise them. It’s no secret that we live in a world where food recalls are a part of everyday life. By avoiding the mega-processors your poultry is coming from local people who take pride in their product and are careful in their methods.
Onsite processing is also better for the birds as they do not have to endure being shipped and stressed. Their sacrifice is close to home when it’s their caretakers who do the job and their humane treatment is assured.
How to Order Birds:
We are a small family operation and do not have flash freezing capabilities. It is also imperative that we minimize our expenses in order for our business to stay afloat. For these reasons it is far better if customers pick up their fresh birds at our farm on the day of processing.
We pre-sell our birds which are held via a non-refundable $5 per bird deposit and birds are reserved in the order in which deposits are received. In the event of a shortage, people may choose to be on the wait list for the next batch or receive a refund of their deposit.
Upon picking up your bird(s), please arrive within the scheduled time frame and bring a cooler with ice. Your birds will be in an ice bath and we will provide a bag for the trip home.
Birds are sold by dressed weight (like you’d buy at the grocery store) and are weighed on our certified scales. Your deposit(s) will be applied to the purchase price of your bird(s).We anticipate dressed weights to be around 5 pounds.
The cost per bird is $4.00/pound and to help encourage customers to help us out by picking up their bird(s) on processing days, the price at our farm for birds coming directly out of the ice bath is $3.50/pound.
Thank you for taking the time to look at our website.
Our farm is a small operation consisting of several family members who work hard to bring you high quality, locally produced products. We take pride in our offerings and love the small-town nature of Independence and the markets which allow us to get to know our customers. Without you, there is no us.
Please take a look around the site and don't hesitate to contact us with questions, suggestions, or comments.
We are brand new on the web as of 6-13-11 and the site is still very much under construction. Check back regularly as things will get spiffier and more detailed with time.
