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PRODUCTS
THE BASICS
We are a small family owned dairy farm in Chatsworth Illinois. All our meat is raised here on pasture as the seasons allow. Our beef and dairy cows are outside in the fresh air and sunshine the majority of their lives. During winter they are fed certified organic hay and mineral supplements. Emphasis is on the hay. We do not use any antibiotics, hormones, or steroids. Our only exception is if an animals life is at risk. We then use antibiotics as needed , but the animal will not be used for meat or dairy per organic standards. Our dairy and beef production was certified organic in 2009. Our pork production was Certified Organic in October 2010.
THE SPECIFICS
All our beef is born and raised on our farm. we then take it to one of four lockers located in Chenoa, Forrest, Watseka and Eureka Illinois. Bittners Eureka locker is the only certified organic locker in Illinois.
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Raw Milk (unpasteurized, non-homogenized) is available at South Pork Ranch for $5 a gallon. You must bring your own container per Illinois State Law. We recommend glass with a tight fitting lid and a cooler to keep your milk cold. You must call us to make an appointment to get your milk the first time 815-635-3414. All of our milk is produced on our farm by a variety of cross bred cows, who are 100% grass fed; no grain ever.
BEEF is available at various times of the year and can be ordered two ways.
First: By the quarter, half or whole. Our current price is $3.50 pound payable to us. When you order from us we will give your name to the locker plant. We will bill you after you pick up your meat at the locker plant. Processing fee is payable to the locker plant when you pick up your meat and averages 90 cent/ pound depending on the specific cuts you order. (Ave. whole beef hanging weight is 425 pounds)
Second: By the piece. See table below
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PORK Feeder pigs are both purchased locally, at a very young age and farrowed on our farm by our own sows. From the time they land on our property they are kept free of antibiotics, hormones and steroids. They have access to pasture, fresh air and sunshine just like our cattle. Pork is available year round and can be ordered two ways.
First: By the half or whole hog. Price is $2.50 pound payable to us. When we order we will give your name to the locker plant. We will bill you after you pick up your meat at the locker plant. Processing fee is payable to the locker plant when you pick up your meat and averages 90 cent/pound depending on specific cuts you order.(Ave. whole hog hanging weight is 200#)
Second: By the piece. See table below |
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Note: All prices are subject to change
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THE BIG SUMMARY
Our meat supply varies from year to year. We have a waiting list for both our pork and beef. Reserve your meat Early. Overall you will find our prices a bit higher than the local grocery store and lower than most other farm direct growers. Remember, you get what you pay for! Fresh, wholesome, healthy meat from a family farm. Bottom Line: Order early. We do have a waiting list. We can reached by phone, email or snail mail. For specific processing prices call the locker of your choice listed below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Donna OShaughnessy and Keith Parrish (815) 635-3414
Meat Lockers:
Chenoa Locker (815) 945-7323
Bittner's Eureka Locker (certified organic) (309) 467-2731
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