Wild Turkey Farms News- March 23
We're still here and staying busy which is our specialty for this time of year. The first "official" sign of spring appeared last week in the form of a 4 foot black snake crawling through the pig pasture. Unfortunately for the snake, the pigs don't take real kindly to trespassers. Normally I'd relocate the snake to a distant area of the farm, but since he was steadily heading towards the 200 chickens that had just been put out on pastures, I didn't intervene.
Last week we were saddened by the loss of "Momma Cow". She's been a member of the family for nearly 10 years now and last Friday night she fell victim to a lightning strike. She was one of the friendliest cows we've ever had and was always one of the first to come check out the farm visitors so she'll be missed. On a brighter note I'm sure many of you may remember "Ice Cream", one of our bottle-fed/ bathroom raised lambs from last year, well she had her first baby lamb Tuesday "Sno-Cone". Ice Cream & Sno-Cone are doing good and I'm sure will be the most aggravating duo on the farm soon.
Opening Days for Farmers Markets
Davidson FM- April 7
Salisbury FM- April 14
Elizabeth Ave FM- April 14
Don't forget to check out our new website www.wildturkeyfarms.com
Davidson Farmers Market- (9-noon) Come load up on yummy WTF meats. We'll have plenty of fresh free range eggs this week too!!!
CSA 2012- Once again we plan to offer a spring/ summer CSA for May-June. Times running out so give us a shout! If you're interested in joining, send an email and we'll send you the details.
Want to start a workplace or neighborhood CSA? let us know and we'll deliver!
Charcuterie 101- Day of the Hog- Once again we are working with Chef Charles Catering to present our annual Charcuterie class March 31. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about how different cuts of pork make it from whole hog to the plate! For registration and info contact Chef Charles Catering at 704-423-8300
Join us for the Earthday Birthday Jam @ Saving Grace Farm April 21 3pm.
Come out to Saving Grace Farm for some marvelous music, enlightening education, various vendors, fabulous food, and an overall amazing day to benefit the Land Trust of Central North Carolina and nature-based therapeutic programs at Saving Grace Farm.
We're still here and staying busy which is our specialty for this time of year. The first "official" sign of spring appeared last week in the form of a 4 foot black snake crawling through the pig pasture. Unfortunately for the snake, the pigs don't take real kindly to trespassers. Normally I'd relocate the snake to a distant area of the farm, but since he was steadily heading towards the 200 chickens that had just been put out on pastures, I didn't intervene.
Last week we were saddened by the loss of "Momma Cow". She's been a member of the family for nearly 10 years now and last Friday night she fell victim to a lightning strike. She was one of the friendliest cows we've ever had and was always one of the first to come check out the farm visitors so she'll be missed. On a brighter note I'm sure many of you may remember "Ice Cream", one of our bottle-fed/ bathroom raised lambs from last year, well she had her first baby lamb Tuesday "Sno-Cone". Ice Cream & Sno-Cone are doing good and I'm sure will be the most aggravating duo on the farm soon.
Opening Days for Farmers Markets
Davidson FM- April 7
Salisbury FM- April 14
Elizabeth Ave FM- April 14
Don't forget to check out our new website www.wildturkeyfarms.com
Davidson Farmers Market- (9-noon) Come load up on yummy WTF meats. We'll have plenty of fresh free range eggs this week too!!!
CSA 2012- Once again we plan to offer a spring/ summer CSA for May-June. Times running out so give us a shout! If you're interested in joining, send an email and we'll send you the details.
Want to start a workplace or neighborhood CSA? let us know and we'll deliver!
Charcuterie 101- Day of the Hog- Once again we are working with Chef Charles Catering to present our annual Charcuterie class March 31. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about how different cuts of pork make it from whole hog to the plate! For registration and info contact Chef Charles Catering at 704-423-8300
Join us for the Earthday Birthday Jam @ Saving Grace Farm April 21 3pm.
Come out to Saving Grace Farm for some marvelous music, enlightening education, various vendors, fabulous food, and an overall amazing day to benefit the Land Trust of Central North Carolina and nature-based therapeutic programs at Saving Grace Farm.
Musical Lineup Includes:
No. 9 Coal
Big Break
Yadkin River Theory
Gray Wise and the Back 40
Sue McHugh
CaLeb Hill and the Small Mountain
Don't forget to check out our Wild Turkey Farms Facebook page and "like" us to get the most up to date info.
We hope that you'll support some of the chefs & businesses that support us & other local farmers.
Customshop Restaurant- Charlotte
Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM
300 East Restaurant- Charlotte
Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte
The Bradford Store- Davidson
Black Mountain Farmers Market- Black Mountain
Know Your Farms Buying Club- Davidson/Charlotte
The Sweetest Thing- Salisbury
Salisbury Wine Shop- Salisbury
The Bread Riot- Salisbury
NoDa Brewing- Charlotte
Thanks for your support, have a great weekend, and we'll see you at the market.
Lee, Domisty, Rosty, & Charlie
Wild Turkey Farms LLC
China Grove, NC
Don't forget to check out our Wild Turkey Farms Facebook page and "like" us to get the most up to date info.
We hope that you'll support some of the chefs & businesses that support us & other local farmers.
Customshop Restaurant- Charlotte
Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM
300 East Restaurant- Charlotte
Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte
The Bradford Store- Davidson
Black Mountain Farmers Market- Black Mountain
Know Your Farms Buying Club- Davidson/Charlotte
The Sweetest Thing- Salisbury
Salisbury Wine Shop- Salisbury
The Bread Riot- Salisbury
NoDa Brewing- Charlotte
Thanks for your support, have a great weekend, and we'll see you at the market.
Lee, Domisty, Rosty, & Charlie
Wild Turkey Farms LLC
China Grove, NC
