Surprise Hens

So the story goes that this last Thursday, Rachel Moser, of Be Whole Again Farm notified us that they had a major problem! In months prior they had a huge surplus of eggs, so they sold off a few of their hens to match demand. But, they worked through their mountain of eggs way quicker than they thought they would and they were about to run into a huge shortage. Luckily Rachel has super-duper-ninja-farming moves and located a flock of 300 hens that was for sale just north of Saint Joseph.

The first job Vivian and I had when we moved to Missouri was working at Be Whole Again and we loved our time there! We learned so much about regenerative agriculture and got to know a ton of people. We had such a great experience working with them and learning from them that we knew when we eventually went out on our own that we wanted to partner with them in some capacity. That prayer was finally answered last week! We’d been trying for months to work out an agreement to wholesale our pasture raised eggs to them. But, the timing wasn’t quite right.

Finally, this last Thursday at noon Rachel let us know about their problem and about how they were going to buy the flock, and have it delivered the next morning at 8 am. But she gave us the opportunity to buy it instead if we were interested. Vivian and I jumped on it!

I ran into town Friday morning at 7 to grab cash to pay the farmer who was dropping the flock off. We unloaded them at 8 sharp and I spent all day scrambling to add watering and feeding systems to the hen house, secure fencing, and assemble an extra roll away rest box for the boom in eggs we were about to experience.

This happened all in perfect timing for our first official public farm tour that was quickly approaching the next day!

Farm Tour Recap

The day flew off without a hitch! We had 20 folks show up from as close as 2 doors down and as far as Omaha, Nebraska. It was a beautiful hay wagon ride to and around the farm and everyone got to get up close and personal with the new flock of hens and the pigs! When we got back we gave away door prizes like our pasture raised, non-GMO eggs, pasture raised, non-GMO chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks. Finally, a few of us hung out and ate pizza for lunch at the winery.

The next farm tour will be September 28th at 11 am, so save the date! This time we’ll have bacon in the freezer, fewer pigs in the forest, and another batch of meat chickens back out on pasture. Hopefully a little bit cooler outside this next time too;)

Find more details below in the “Farm Events & Important Dates” section.

Shipped From Our Farm to Your Porch

We’re ecstatic to announce that this winter we’ll start shipping to the lower 48 states! Yes, you heard that right… From sea to shining sea (except you Alaska and Hawaii, sorry)

The best thing about Home Delivery is you can get our farm's pasture raised goodness anywhere in the country! We have a special box that keeps everything super cold and we even have a super special box for delivering eggs! Free delivery on orders of $150 or more!

Join the wait list here

How in the heck can you ship frozen meats across the country?!

Check out this video from our friend and farming compatriot, David. He’ll explain how your order shows up on your porch still cold.

How will ordering work?

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Check out our “What’s in Stock” section of the newsletter below for what we’re currently offering and pricing.

2. Until our website is up and running order by calling or texting Trevor at (816) 310-9631 or by emailing him at [email protected]. During this step Trevor will coordinate payment with you.

3. Your order is on the way! As long as you’ve placed your order by Sunday night, your order will ship on Monday. Check out the map below to see how quick you’ll get your order!

Farm Events & Important Dates

• Farm Tour - Saturday, September 28th from 11am-12pm - Rayville - Free

  • Join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family! We’ll meet at the Van Till Family Farm Winery (13986 Highway C Rayville, MO 64084) at 11 am, take a hay wagon over to the farm (about a mile away), meet the pigs and chickens, and teach on a couple of our favorite stewardship practices. Around 11:30 we’ll take the hay wagon back to the winery and anyone who wants to stay for lunch is welcome. They have to-die-for pizza cooked in a wood fired oven! - Please RSVP by replying to this email or texting Trevor @ (816) 310-9631

• From our farm, shipped fresh to your doorstep - shipping pork, chicken, and eggs to the lower 48 states, coming this winter!

What’s in Stock

• Eggs - Our hens are pasture raised, rotationally grazed, and non-gmo - $5/dozen

• Chicken - Like our hens, our chicken is pasture raised, rotationally grazed, and non-gmo - click here for price sheet 

• Pork - Pigs will be butchered on 7/18 - Our pigs are forest raised, rotationally grazed, non-gmo, and heritage breed (Red Wattle)

  • Whole hogs (120 lbs of meat), half hogs (60 lbs of meat), and custom cuts (bacon, pork chops, ribs, sausage) available.

How It Works

• How do I order? Text Trevor @ (816) 310-9631 your order by Tuesday night

• When do I get it? Delivery day is every Wednesday - home delivery available or pickup in parking lot at 8:15 pm @ Zion KC (1800 W 69 Hwy Excelsior Springs, MO 64024)

• How do I pay? Payment is collected upon delivery. Usually folks pay with cash, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, check, Grateful Dead vinyl record, or spicy ranch dressing. Okay, well maybe not the last two;)

-Blessings

Your Farmer,

Trevor

Thank you for supporting regenerative agriculture and transforming the land future generations will inherit - one bite at a time!

How You Can Help In The World of Tech - Please Don't Skip This

#1 Add [email protected] to your email contacts. - This prevents our emails from going to spam and makes sure you get important information.

#2 Open Every Email - Even If You Don't Read Them :)
So this may seem small but it really really matters. Why?

Basically Google and other email providers track how often an email is opened to guess if it is important or not. If you don't open an email often enough than your inbox may stop showing it altogether. But it has a cumulative effect so if enough other people don't open theirs you might not see it too. 

We are trying to walk back this trend and we could really use your help. Even if you don't have time to read the email ( I totally get it - no hurt feelings) would you please open it first and then delete it?  Thank you for keeping our small farm from being erased by big tech email filters!

#3 Share about our farm with your friends!
It really really makes a huge difference when you share with others about where you get your pasture raised bounty from! Plus it can make a huge difference in their life as well.

#4 Like us on Facebook + Instagram and share kitchen creations, unboxing pics, and all things Simple Living Farms
When you share about our farm we try to repost if too our page. It's really pretty cool to see!

Thank you for going the extra mile to support our family farm and regenerative agriculture! It is an honor to be your farmers!