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Q. What does "Naturally Raised" mean?
A. "Naturally Raised" means that care has been taken to raise the animals as
naturally as possible. This means they are raised without the use of
antibiotics, growth promotants, hormones, animal by-products. Our
naturally raised beef, chevon and pork are raised outdoors year round with
access to pasture, sunshine, companionship and quality, natural forages and
grains.
Q. Why aren't you certified organic?
A. Many people do not realize that at this time certified organic production
is not a government regulated or standardized industry as it is in the US.
Certification is available through several independent companies who set
their own criteria and standards. At this point we do not feel that is a
direction we wish to pursue.
Q. If your products are "Farm Fresh" why are all of your meats
frozen?
A. Our farm fresh meats are available directly from our farm raised animals
to you, the consumer. Our meats are slaughtered at a provincially inspected
facility and vacuum sealed to seal in freshness. The meat is quick frozen at
the processing plant to ensure optimum freshness is maintained. We feel
this is the best way to deliver a consistent quality product to our customers.
We find that the vacuum sealed meat thaws very quickly when placed in a
sink of water, meaning you can still enjoy delicious, naturally raised meat
from our shop for supper tonight.
Q. Why don't you have every cut of meat available all the time?
A. We are a small family farm raising the majority of our meats right here 4
miles east of Caroline. Our supply varies for several reasons:
-Season - Some of our animals are seasonal breeders and only reproduce
during certain months of the year.
-Small Scale - We don't have a large hog barn or feedlot. We do our best to
plan breedings to offer a continuous supply but more often than not our
supply comes in "waves" as the farm moves through its production cycle.
-Naturally Raised - We don't rush our animals, force feed them or use
growth promotants to stimulate faster growth.
-In order to offer every cut of meat, every day, we would need to resort to
large scale production methods, like large scale grocery chains do. We don't
want to risk quality for quantity and feel our customers feel the same.
Q. What's the deal with the 100 Mile Diet?
A. The 100 Mile Diet is an idea where you try to eat only foods found
within 100 miles of your home. This idea supports local agriculture which
in turn benefits farm families and our local economy. It also benefits the
environment, as eating local cuts down on the number of miles your food
travels from field to your plate, thus reducing fuel consumption.
Additionally, eating locally means that you are eating the freshest food
available to you, food that doesn't require additives and preservatives to
make its journey to your supper table. All in all it makes good sense. We
have made every possible effort to source locally grown bison, lamb,
chicken, etc. grown within 100 miles of our community.
Q. I'd like to order a cut of meat or specialty item that you don't
carry. Can you help me?
A. YES! If we don't carry a cut or item that you would like, please leave
your name and number at our store or send us an email and we will do
what we can to find it for you.
Q. I see that you raise the beef, pork and chevon on your farm.
Where do the rest of the meats come from?
A. We would love to be able to raise ALL of the meat in our store but the
reality is that one family can only do so much! The beef, chevon and pork
are raised on our ranch 4 miles east of Caroline. The other meats are
supplied by other local area producers who have the same ideas and
naturally rearing methods that we do.
Big Bend Bison - Innisfail, Alberta
Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken - Bowden, Alberta
Lamb - Carbon, Alberta
Venison - Eckville, Alberta
Q. Do you deliver?
A. We will deliver on large orders over $300 to Calgary, Edmonton and
central Alberta.
Q. Can you supply the meat for my reception/family
reunion/conference?
A. Yes! Please check out our Catering page or give us a call to discuss the
menu and prices.
A. "Naturally Raised" means that care has been taken to raise the animals as
naturally as possible. This means they are raised without the use of
antibiotics, growth promotants, hormones, animal by-products. Our
naturally raised beef, chevon and pork are raised outdoors year round with
access to pasture, sunshine, companionship and quality, natural forages and
grains.
Q. Why aren't you certified organic?
A. Many people do not realize that at this time certified organic production
is not a government regulated or standardized industry as it is in the US.
Certification is available through several independent companies who set
their own criteria and standards. At this point we do not feel that is a
direction we wish to pursue.
Q. If your products are "Farm Fresh" why are all of your meats
frozen?
A. Our farm fresh meats are available directly from our farm raised animals
to you, the consumer. Our meats are slaughtered at a provincially inspected
facility and vacuum sealed to seal in freshness. The meat is quick frozen at
the processing plant to ensure optimum freshness is maintained. We feel
this is the best way to deliver a consistent quality product to our customers.
We find that the vacuum sealed meat thaws very quickly when placed in a
sink of water, meaning you can still enjoy delicious, naturally raised meat
from our shop for supper tonight.
Q. Why don't you have every cut of meat available all the time?
A. We are a small family farm raising the majority of our meats right here 4
miles east of Caroline. Our supply varies for several reasons:
-Season - Some of our animals are seasonal breeders and only reproduce
during certain months of the year.
-Small Scale - We don't have a large hog barn or feedlot. We do our best to
plan breedings to offer a continuous supply but more often than not our
supply comes in "waves" as the farm moves through its production cycle.
-Naturally Raised - We don't rush our animals, force feed them or use
growth promotants to stimulate faster growth.
-In order to offer every cut of meat, every day, we would need to resort to
large scale production methods, like large scale grocery chains do. We don't
want to risk quality for quantity and feel our customers feel the same.
Q. What's the deal with the 100 Mile Diet?
A. The 100 Mile Diet is an idea where you try to eat only foods found
within 100 miles of your home. This idea supports local agriculture which
in turn benefits farm families and our local economy. It also benefits the
environment, as eating local cuts down on the number of miles your food
travels from field to your plate, thus reducing fuel consumption.
Additionally, eating locally means that you are eating the freshest food
available to you, food that doesn't require additives and preservatives to
make its journey to your supper table. All in all it makes good sense. We
have made every possible effort to source locally grown bison, lamb,
chicken, etc. grown within 100 miles of our community.
Q. I'd like to order a cut of meat or specialty item that you don't
carry. Can you help me?
A. YES! If we don't carry a cut or item that you would like, please leave
your name and number at our store or send us an email and we will do
what we can to find it for you.
Q. I see that you raise the beef, pork and chevon on your farm.
Where do the rest of the meats come from?
A. We would love to be able to raise ALL of the meat in our store but the
reality is that one family can only do so much! The beef, chevon and pork
are raised on our ranch 4 miles east of Caroline. The other meats are
supplied by other local area producers who have the same ideas and
naturally rearing methods that we do.
Big Bend Bison - Innisfail, Alberta
Bowden Farm Fresh Chicken - Bowden, Alberta
Lamb - Carbon, Alberta
Venison - Eckville, Alberta
Q. Do you deliver?
A. We will deliver on large orders over $300 to Calgary, Edmonton and
central Alberta.
Q. Can you supply the meat for my reception/family
reunion/conference?
A. Yes! Please check out our Catering page or give us a call to discuss the
menu and prices.