ANNOUNCING Exciting Changes Coming In 2020 For NGF Customers

Hello from Ben. I want to take a few minutes to highlight some changes coming in 2020 that we are making to better serve our growing customer base.

First, we are pleased to announce that our oldest son, Eric, has joined our farm. His priority will be managing the hen & egg business, helping with daily chores for meat chickens, and operate as a backup to me as needed.

EGGS - we will double egg production beginning by March. A second hoop structure has been ordered for pickup the first week of December and new hens will arrive the first week of January. We appreciate your patience.

MEAT CHICKENS - with our new plant we can now process an unlimited number of chickens. Demand is strong - we sold out of the pieces in less than 1 hour last Friday evening. Many of you missed an opportunity to place an order and we receive calls and emails daily. That said, we will continue to raise and process chickens through the winter months. We have a batch on pasture now plus two batches in the brooder. For 2020, we expect to more than double our production to try and meet customer needs.

DELIVERY LOCATIONS - currently we basically have one route with four delivery locations. Our Madison area customers have been faithful supporters even with our random delivery dates. This is a priority to fix and put predictability in our schedule. We also want to move our delivery dates to Saturdays vs. Wednesdays. So, here is the plan!

ROUTES - start with three with option of four as business grows to support
Jackson Metro with possible delivery locations in Magee, Brandon (Crossgates), Flowood, Eastover, and Madison.

Mobile/Gulf Coast with 2 or 3 delivery locations in Mobile and 1 each for Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and Gulfport (current location)

Pine Belt - no change in Hattiesburg locations. Picayune will continue with Hattiesburg and possibly split off and be joined with a possible Slidell area route in the future.

We will begin these delivery location changes in Spring 2020.

Lastly, we want to implement a loyality rewards program that rewards families who have spent a certain amount the previous 12 months with our farm with a percent savings on new orders.

Obviously, Routes, specific Delivery Locations and Times are still being worked out so stay tuned for more details. That said, if you have any comments, would like to volunteer to be a location leader, etc. please let us hear from you.

Beth & I thank you for supporting local (integrity) regenerative food sources to create a food system that nourishes healthy families, that is better for the animals' welfare, that is better for regenerating the land and that builds healthy communities. That is the only way to make a positive impact with your food dollars.

PRODUCT UPDATE:

1) Chicken- Our next processing date will be December 8th. Available inventory will be added to our farm store that evening.

2)Beef - Individual cuts - are fully stocked

Custom Half Beef - if you are interested in getting a half beef it is not too late. Simply follow this link https://naturesgourmetfarm.com/custom-bulk-orders
to place your deposit. Our LAST Processing Date for 2019 will be November 18th

3) Pork- Individual cuts - We are fully stocked including 6 new sausage flavors (Cajun is sold out) and Whole Thanksgiving hams (ONLY 3 left)

4) Eggs- inventory is tight. Hope to have some for December delivery date.

Customer Feedback –

"Yes, we haven't tried the pork except the sausage and it was very good. We've enjoyed the eggs a lot. I fixed a roast last week. We've used probably 15 lbs or more of the hamburger so far. I made a meatloaf last week and it was very good. My son had his 35th birthday Saturday so I cooked up 5 lbs of chili which everyone said it was the best chili. I think the best part is knowing we're not being poisoned and dying a slow death every time we have a meal. No chemicals, no antibiotics, no steroids, no GMO's and the animals were able to be a real animal able to walk around, live a humane life and be happy. They not living a life in fear and the fear hormones weren't released in the meats. When people are sick and trying to recover and trying to live a healthy life you can't eat sick food.
Thank you for putting out quality meats and eggs.
We will buy again."