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FARM INFORMATION
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*Images of Fran the Percheron
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Recently Added Articles
*Rising Cost of Organic Feed
*Prepping Animals for Winter
*Farm Aid Odyssey
Poultry Articles by Karma Glos
* Role of the Rooster
* Brooder Management
* Broiler Production
* Organic Turkeys
* On-Farm Poultry Processing
* Thoughts on culling the flock
* Pastured Ducks
* Health Issues of the Older Hen
* Thoughts on Brooder Safety
* Heritage Turkeys
Other Articles by Karma Glos
* Organic Hog Production
Photos of Organic Hog Production
*Herb Season Extension
Herb Season Extension Photos
Books by Karma Glos
* Remedies for Health Problems of the Organic Laying Flock
*Humane and Healthy Poultry Production, A Manual for Organic Growers
Presentations (Outlines of talks)
* Alternative Healthcare for Poultry and Livestock (PASA 2008)
* Sow to Sausage- Piglet to Porkchop (PASA 2008)
* Horse Equipment at Kingbird Farm
* Collecting and Selling Wild Mushrooms
* Greenhouse Inputs
* Ethics and Morals of Raising Animals For Meat
* Preventing and Treating Parasites in Hogs
* Organic Hog Management
* Multi-species Poultry Photos
* Marketing the Sustainable Farm
* Organic Sow Management
Guest Article
* Sandbox Turkeys by Jeromy Biazzo
Information for Producers
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KINGBIRD FARM
Whats New?
7/31/08
We've just finished the meat chickens that we are doing this year. They are of French genetics and were purchased as chicks from a hatchery that maintained their breeding stock on pasture. They are a slow growing breed that grazed extremely well. There flavor and texture is very well developed without being tough.
Our butcher just finished processing some great sausages from our meat and all organic spices. The hot dogs will be great for a summer bbq, the andouille is mild, juicy and great for grilling. The smoked chorizo is spicy and full flavored but drier and best used in dishes like jambalaya or spaghetti sauce that need a little kick! There is also bacon from our retired sows that is wider and a little fattier then regular bacon. Some of our customers prefer it!
More pork cuts will be available at the end of August, ducks at the end of August, and beef in September.
The garlic crops looks great and is currently curing. Let us know if you need any seed stock for planting- this is one thing we are willing to ship.
Please note to all our loyal Turkey customers of the past 10 years. We will not be raising turkeys this year. A combination of high feed prices, an interest in exploring alternatives breeds, and focusing on other aspects of the farm have led us to make this decision. We'll be posting other good sources for local organic turkey soon.
The Ithaca Farmers Market is in full swings (every Saturday from 9-3). Meat and eggs are still available at the farm year round.
We need your input on the use of casings in our sausages. Read more
past updates...
Kingbird Farm produces a diverse array of certified organically raised meats, produce, and value-added items. Our products include: certified organic pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, culinary herbs, and produce (includes onions, garlic, shallots, potatoes, and other vegetables). We also raise grassfed Highland X Angus beef. Our field work is done with the use of our Belgian and Haflinger horses and our daughters Fjord horse Mira.
We are certifed organic by NOFA-NY Certified Organic LLC (a USDA accredited certifier) for our produce, pastures, piglets, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and eggs.
Our products are currently available by preorder, at our self serve store on the farm and the Ithaca Farmers Market. We try to market everything we raise no farther than 30 miles from the farm. Support your local farmer! We are at the market every Saturday from April to December. Meat and eggs are always available self serve on the farm. Our eggs are also available at GreenStar Cooperative Market in Ithaca, NY.
| Michael and Karma
Glos 9398 W. Creek Rd. Berkshire, NY 13736 |
karma@kingbirdfarm.com www.kingbirdfarm.com |
(607) 657-2860 |