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Farm Happenings!

written by

Ben Simmons

posted on

April 28, 2025

Contents:

  1. 1. Reminder - Our Sale Items
  2. 2. Half Beef & Pork Shares Ends April 30th
  3. 3. Celebrity Visitor
  4. 4. Product Availability Update

On Sale Items – just a quick reminder that May is National Hamburger Month and kicks off some of the busiest grilling and barbecuing season of the year. That’s why we are offering 5% off on our premium quality ground beef. The more you buy, the more you save – $55 on a 50lb bundle. Check it out here.

Additionally, our Pork Roast (Boston Butt) is on sale. We actually find ourselves a bit long on inventory and thought folks might enjoy some pulled pork sandwiches. Check it out here.

You will also find new LOWER prices on the following items:

Eggs – all sizes. New hens are laying and do that every day! hahaha
Beef Roast – all cuts save $0.50 per pound
Beef Bacon – Smoked save $1.05 per pound
Lamb Riblets – save $3.90 per pound
Pork Shank & Steaks – save $0.50 per pound

Half Beef & Pork Shares - If you are considering a Half Beef or Pork Share the order period will end NLT April 30th for a May 6th harvest. We expect to have the beef ready for pickup by May 23rd – just in time for our Memorial Day Holiday.

Celebrity Visitor – Tuesday afternoon I had the opportunity to meet one of the nicest guys here on our farm. CJ called me about ten days earlier to ask if he could come and see our farm. Seems his family owns a farm near Bassfield, MS and they were needing to make some changes.

As you know, I’m eager to help anyone who would like to farm as Mississippi certainly needs more folks raising food to feed our communities – and since he was interested in Regenerative Pasture Raised animals that was even better.

So, who was this celebrity visitor. His name is CJ Moore. He and his twin, AJ were football standouts at Bassfield High School. They played for Ole Miss. After graduating both played in the NFL. CJ for the Detroit Lions.

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What really impressed me was how respectful he was as well as his Christian beliefs. And, he was smart. You could tell he had put effort to learn before he visited by the questions he asked.

His parents bought the farm about 11 years ago after working with the prior owner learning how to raise conventional broiler chickens – the farm came with five chicken houses and a Tyson contract.

When the land swapped ownership they upgraded the houses and continue to look for alternatives to utilize the farm to its fullest potential.

I’m sure the same values that guided their past successes will certainly lead to good decisions and future success with the farm.

I’ll be rooting for them!

** Product Availability Update **

NOTE: Restocks are made about 6 PM on the dates indicated below!

Chicken - Restocked April 23rd. Next Restock will be May 14th

Turkey - Thanksgiving whole turkeys have been ordered. Hatchery cannot provide us poults this year. Developing a new plan for ground & pieces for our customers


Eggs - Restock each (NOW) TUESDAY PRIOR to YOUR delivery date.


Beef - Next Restock will be May 25th. IF you are interested in a Half or Whole beef, please place your order at this link. We are planning for May 6th harvest and May 23rd pickup date. Deadline to order is April 30th

Pork – Next Restock will be May 14th for fresh items. IF you are interested in a Half or Whole pig, please place your order at this link. We are planning for May 7th harvest.

Lamb - Restocked March 27th, just in time for Easter. Next Restock will be September 2025.

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