The last few days have certainly been eventful. We have had the coldest weather in the last few years. We received the first substantial snowfall of the winter. The historical inauguration of the first African-American president is cause for great celebration. And there is another recall of food products containing peanut butter or paste that may be contaminated with salmonella.
While the cold weather has temporarily curtailed our outdoor activities it gives us time to think and plan for the upcoming growing season. Included in that category is research and evaluation of new products or enterprises that might fit into our operation. While most ideas prove to be impractical, unprofitable, or otherwise unsuitable a few seem to hold promise. There may be details of at least one of these at a later date.
With the promise of the weather moderating we are planning to be at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market Saturdays from 9:00 until 3:00. A couple of other vendors has indicated they plan to be there also, so hopefully there will be a variety of products available.
The cold weather has limited the availability of greens from our garden. There may be some kale and collards.
We still have some whole Pasture Raised Chickens and will be offering them for sale at 10% off the regular price.
Pasture Finished Jersey Beef includes steaks (fillets, NY strip, rib eye, and sirloin), shoulder roast, chuck roast, round roast, rump roast, sirloin tip roast, ground beef, stew beef, liver, and short ribs. Steaks are 10% off.
In Homegrown Pork we have beautiful pork chops, ribs, ham roasts, shoulder roasts, as well as mild and hot sausage.
We hope to visit with you at the market on Saturday.