December 2014 Farm Specials

Whew!  We are finally coming up to draw breath after a whirlwind of Thanksgiving turkey processing and delivery.  We could not have done it without the help of the whole Rainbow Meadow Farms crew, Christy and her team and our dear friends, Cindy and Tom who surprised Mama Sandra and  flew in all the way from Colorado to help with the distribution.  The few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving is the busiest and hardest time of the year here.  It was definitely a team effort and our family wants to say "Thank You" to all our friends, family and employees for the long hours, heavy lifting and time spent in the coolers.

Here are the December Farm Specials.  We put together a special Holiday Box to help you with your holiday parties and dinners.  Genell and her son Jeffrey (8 years old) developed a new Christmas sausage recipe which is featured in the Holiday Box.

Poultry Box  $66.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Breast
1  lb Ground Chicken
1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 package Bone-In Chicken Thighs
1 package (2-piece) Chicken Wings
1 package Cranberry Sage Turkey Sausage

Small Family Value Box  $83.99
2 Apple Wood Ham Slices
2 Split Chicken Breast
1 package Pork Chops (2 per pack)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Beef Short Ribs
2 packages Chicken Leg 1/4's
1 lb Pork Mild Extra Sage Sausage
1 package South African Boerwurst (Beef/Pork Farmer's Sausage)
1 package Bulk Maple Sage Chicken Sausage

Large Family Value Box  $135.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 Beef Roast (Farmer's Choice)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Hot Italian Pork Sausage
2 Whole Pork Tenderloins
2 Fresh Ham Slices (great for grilling or baking)
1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Thighs
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 lb Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Sicilian Turkey Burgers (4 per pack)

Holiday Box  $82.99
2 Quail (dinner for two)
1 lb Pork Christmas Sausage (holiday spices)
1 package (2-piece) Chicken Wings
1 package Beef Longaniza (hot dogs) - make cocktail weanies or wrap in crescent rolls
1 package St. Louis Pork Ribs (rub and smoke for your party)
1 lb Apple Wood Bacon
1 lb Ground Beef
1 lb Ground Pork (use with beef and spices to make meatballs)
2 Apple Wood Ham Slices (perfect for Ham biscuits on Christmas morning with an Orange Cranberry Relish)

Additional Specials:

Apple Maple Turkey Sausage - $9.99/lb
Apple Wood Ham Slices - $35.99 for 5 slices (enough to make approximately 25 full-size biscuits that would be great with an Orange Cranberry relish)

October 2014 Farm Specials

We are just a few weeks from processing Thanksgiving turkeys.  There are just a few left that are not spoken for.  So, if you were planning on serving one for your family get your order in ASAP!  Also, don't forget to order your X-Sage Bulk Pork Sausage for stuffing.

Fall calving and lambing have begun.  Hardy, Daddy and RC III are busy planting the winter grazing for our animals.  Winter pastures are being planted with barley, oats, rye, ryegrass, triticale, turnips and Austrian Winter peas.  All of these are non-GMO and mostly heirloom varieties.

There's some exciting things coming soon.  So, keep watching our FACEBOOK page and our blog.  Remember, to tell your friends about us and get them to like our FACEBOOK page.  If you tell a friend about us and they place an order, make sure they tell us who referred them and you will get a free item.

Poultry Box:  79.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 package Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 package Ground Turkey
1 package Ground Chicken
1 package (2 piece) Chicken Wings
2 packages Chicken Drumsticks
1 package Chicken or Turkey Breakfast Sausage (farmer's choice)
1 package Chicken Dinner Sausages (farmer's choice)

Small Family Value Box:  100.99
2 packages Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs
1 package Quail (2 per pack)
1 package Pork Osso Bucco
1 package Ground Pork
1 package Ground Beef
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 Pork Tenderloin
1 package Chicken Sausage (farmer's choice)
1 package Pork Maple Breakfast Sausage
1 package Boneless Beef Stew

Large Family Value Box:  133.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
2 packages Ground Beef
2 packages Beef Osso Bucco (4 pieces total)
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Turkey Burgers (farmer's choice) - 4 pieces total
2 packages Pork Chops (4 total)
1 package Chicken Sausages (farmer's choice)
1 Mild Extra Sage Pork Breakfast Sausage
1 package Hot Italian Pork Sausage (not too hot.  perfect in Italian Wedding soup)

Tailgate Special: 84.99
1 Beef London Broil
1 Pork Boston Butt
2 packages Ground Beef
1 package Pork Garlic Bratwurst
1 package South African Boerwurst
1 package (2-piece) Chicken Wings

September 2014 Farm Specials

Farm Aid 2014 was a blast!  It was great having the concert in Raleigh this year and getting to participate in so many of the events surrounding Farm Aid.  Our farm hosted a tour and BBQ for my fellow coworkers from the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project.  I was interviewed by Willie's Roadhouse Radio on Sirius XM about our farm and then were asked to pair up with Country musician, Jamey Johnson, to talk about the triumphs and challenges of transitioning from contract poultry production to going back to the traditional ways of raising animals out on pasture.  It was a real honor to meet several of the artists, including Willie Nelson, Carlene Carter and Jamey Johnson and to thank them for the work that they are doing to help save the family farmer by helping farmers in crisis.  If you want to learn more or are looking for a great cause to support, check out www.farmaid.org 

So, we are finally settling down from Farm Aid activities and getting the September Farm Specials posted.  Also, a lot of the Thanksgiving turkeys have already been spoken for.  Don't forget to get yours ordered before they are all gone.

Poultry Box:  $74.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages of Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 package Ground Turkey
1 package Bone-In Chicken Thighs
1 package Chicken or Turkey Breakfast Sausage (farmer's choice)
1 package Caribbean Turkey Burgers
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (farmer's choice)

Tailgate Special:  $50.99
1 package of St. Louis Pork Ribs
1 package of Ground Beef
1 package of Garlic Bratwurst
1 package Buffalo-style Chicken Wings
1 package Jalapeno/Cheese Beef Sausage
1 package Hot Dogs (Longaniza)

Small Family Value Box:  $97.99
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
2 packages of Chicken Leg 1/4s (4 Leg 1/4s total)
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Beef Osso Bucco
1 package Pork Chops (2 per pack)
1 package Mild X Sage Breakfast Sausage
1 package Polish Sausage
1 package Ground Beef
1 package Chicken Sausage (farmer's choice)
1 package Ground Chicken
1 package Chorizo (bulk)

Large Family Value Box:  $138.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Beef Short Ribs
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Andouille
1 package Chicken Sausage (farmer's choice)
1 package Beef Stew
2 packages Pork Chops (4 total)
2 packages Apple Wood Ham Slices
1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 package Ground Pork
1 package Ground Beef
1 Maple Pork Breakfast Sausage

August 2014 Farm Specials

We took a much needed vacation the first week of August and have been trying to catch up every since then.  Finally, it has stopped raining and we are cutting hay.  There's 14 new pigs on the farm in the last couple of weeks, new layers and the first batch of turkeys are big enough to go to pasture.

Important note:  The supply of turkeys for Thanksgiving will be tight this year.  Orders are coming in fast.  So, get your order in and $25.00 deposit paid quickly.

Here are the August Farm specials:

Poultry Box:  $75.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings
2 packages of Chicken Leg 1/4's
1 package Skinless Boneless Chicken Thighs
1 lb Ground Chicken
2 packages Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Turkey Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)

Small Family Value Box:  $93.99
2 packages Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 lb Ground Pork (make your own sausage or meatballs)
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 lb Pork Stir Fry
1 Pork Tenderloin
1 package Maple Pork Breakfast Sausage Links
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Hot Italian Pork Sausage Links
2 slices Apple Wood Ham (perfect for Ham/Lettuce/Tomato sandwiches)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Beef Kabobs

Large Family Value Box:  $129.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 package Sage Breakfast Pork Sausage Links
1 package Pork Garlic Bratwurst
1 package Jalapeno/Cheese Beef Sausage
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
2 packages Pork Chops (4 pieces total)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 London Broil
1 package Meaty Pork Neckbones (for soup or in crockpot with BBQ sauce)

July 2014 Farm Specials

Poultry Box:  $64.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings
1 lb Ground Turkey
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Turkey Breakfast Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)

Small Family Value Box:  $96.99
1 package Boneless Chicken Thighs
2 pieces Split Chicken Breast
1 lb Ground Chicken
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 package (2 per pack) Pork Chops
1 package of Mild Breakfast Pork Links
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Smoked Pork Sausage w/ Bell Peppers and Onions
2 slices of Apple Wood Ham (perfect for Ham/Lettuce/Tomato sandwiches)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Meaty Soup Bones

Large Family Value Box:  $122.99
1 Whole Chicken (great for Beer Can Chicken)
2 packages Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Chicken Grilling Sausages (Farmer's Choice)
1 package Maple Breakfast Pork Sausage
1 package Apple Wood Seasoning Pieces (great for seasoning beans and greens)
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Andouille
1 Pork Tenderloin
2 packages Pork Chops (4 pieces in total)
1 lb Ground Beef
2 packages Beef Kabobs

Grill Box A:  $79.99
2 packages Chicken (2-piece) Wings
1 package Jalapeno/Cheese Beef Sausage
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Pork Garlic Bratwurst
1 Pork Shoulder for BBQ
1 package Beef Grilling Ribs or Beef Short Ribs (farmer's choice)

Grill Box B:  $77.99
1 package St. Louis Pork Ribs
1 package Longaniza (Hot Dogs)
1 lb Ground Beef
1 package Pork Bratwurst
2 packages Chicken Leg 1/4's
1 London Broil

Additional Special:
Large Split Chicken Breast (about 2.5 lbs - perfect for crockpot) - $4.99/lb (while supplies last)

Also, check out our new Sicilian Turkey Burgers - $10.99/lb

June 2014 Farm Specials

We put up 99 large round bales of hay this week off of one of the farms, storing it in the barn for this winter.  We have been processing chickens, pork, lamb, beef and rabbit.  Wholesale orders are already coming in for Turkeys for this Thanksgiving.  Our old International 966 workhorse tractor (circa 1972) just had the hydraulic system rebuilt and a fresh paint job thanks to Little Raymond.  Part of the Rainbow Meadow Farms family are going on vacation (6/8-6/15), but don't worry, Mama Sandra and Daddy Jeff will still be working and filling your orders.  We have kept the very popular Grilling Boxes again this month.  So, fire up those grills!  We've got you covered.  If you are headed to the beach, let us know and we can fill up your coolers with "good meat" for your vacation.  


Poultry Box:  $69.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 Whole Split Chicken Breast (about 2.5 lbs - perfect for crockpot)
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 package Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Ground Turkey
2 packages Chicken Leg 1/4's 
1 package of Chicken Sausage (Farmer's Choice)

Small Family Value Box:  $83.99
1 package Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs
1 package of Chicken or Turkey Sausage (Farmer's Choice)
1 Pork Tenderloin
1 package Mild Breakfast Sausage
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package of Sliced Apple Wood Ham (perfect for ham sandwiches, even better on the grill with BBQ sauce and then on a Sandwich)
1 package Hot Italian Pork Sausage
1 package Beef Osso Bucco (braising or crockpot)
1 Ground Beef

Large Family Value Box:   $120.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package of 2-piece Chicken Wings
1 Ground Chicken
1 package of Chicken or Turkey Sausage (Farmer's Choice)
1 mini Apple Wood Ham (2.5-3 lbs) (bake in oven with pineapple, cloves and brown sugar)
1 package Sweet Italian Pork Sausage
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Hot Rope Breakfast Sausage
1 package Boneless Beef Stew
1 Beef Chuck Roast or Eye of Round (Farmer's Choice-based on availability)

Small Grilling Box:  $73.99
1 Boston Butt Pork Shoulder (for BBQ and Pulled Pork)
1 package St. Louis Pork Ribs
2 packages Whole Chicken Legs
1 package Smoked Polish Pork Sausage
1 Ground Beef
1 package Longaniza (All natural Hot Dogs)

Large Grilling Box:  $129.99  (invite friends to your backyard party)
2 Boston Butt Pork Shoulder (for BBQ and Pulled Pork)
2 packages St. Louis Pork Ribs
2 packages (2-piece) Chicken Wings
1 Pork Bratwurst
1 Ground Beef
1 Whole Chicken

Other Specials:

Turkey Wings - $6.00/lb, Buy one package, get 2nd free
Caribbean Turkey Burgers - Buy one package, get 2nd free (only available at our farmer's market booths while supplies last)
Beef Marrow Bones - $5.00/bag
Large Apple Wood Hams (3-6 lb) $5.99/lb

May 2014 Farm Specials

We have been incredibly busy on the farm these last two weeks.  Making hay, replacing valve cover gasket on a tractor, repairing hydraulic clutch in another tractor, fertilizing pastures with compost, processing animals, etc. Finally, I have had a chance to put together the box specials.  Make sure to check out the Grilling Boxes, just in time for this beautiful Spring/Summer weather.

Poultry Box:  $58.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 package Ground Chicken
2 packages of Split Chicken Breast
2 packages of Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Bone -in Chicken Thighs
1 package of Turkey Sausage

Small Family Value Box:  $75.99
2 packages of Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Whole Chicken Legs
1 package Chicken Sausage (Farmer's Choice)
1 package Apple Wood Bacon
1 package Pork Garlic Bratwurst Sausage
1 package Pork Chops (2 per package)
1 Pork Maple Breakfast Sausage
1 Ground Beef
1 Pork Tenderloin

Large Family Value Box:  $115.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 packages Split Chicken Breast
1 package of Boneless/Skinless Chicken Thighs
1 package Chicken Sausage (Farmer's Choice)
2 Pork Tenderloins
1 Apple Wood Bacon
1 Pork Fresh Ham Steaks (great for grilling - I use Olive Oil, Worchestershire Sauce and Garlic Salt)
1 package Beef Kabob
1 Ground Pork (perfect for meatballs or pork burgers)
1 Mild Link or Mild Bulk Pork Sausage
1 package Smoked Pork Sausage with Bell Peppers and Onions

Small Grilling Box:  $75.99
1 Boston Butt Pork Shoulder (for BBQ and Pulled Pork)
1 package St. Louis Pork Ribs
2 packages Whole Chicken Legs
1 package Smoked Polish Pork Sausage
1 Ground Beef
1 package Jalapeno/Cheese Beef Sausage (menfolks love it!)

Large Grilling Box:  $129.99  (invite friends to your backyard party)
2 Boston Butt Pork Shoulder (for BBQ and Pulled Pork)
2 packages St. Louis Pork Ribs
2 packages (2-piece) Chicken Wings
1 Pork Bratwurst
1 Ground Beef
1 Whole Chicken

April 2014 Farm Specials

Poultry Box:  $59.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast

1 package Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings

1 package Ground Turkey

1 package of Chicken Sausage (farmer’s choice)

Small Family Value Box:      $83.99

1 Pork Tenderloin

1 package Boneless Chicken Thighs

2 packages Split Chicken Breast

1 package Ground Pork

1 package Ground Beef

1 package Turkey Sausage (farmer’s choice)

1 Mild or Hot Pork Link Breakfast Sausage

1 Boston Butt

Large Family Value Box:     $100.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages Boneless Skinless Breast

2 package of Pork Chops (2 per pack)

1 package of Ground Chicken

1 package Ground Beef

2 packages Chicken Whole Legs (2 pieces each)

1 package Sweet Italian Pork Sausage

1 package Chorizo Link Pork Sausage

1 package Beef Short Rib

** For your Easter dinner, we have: **

Boneless Apple Wood Smoked Hams (4-6 lbs): only 10 available

Turkey Breast (4-6 lbs): only 6 available 

       Order early to ensure supply. 

MARCH 2014 FARM SPECIALS

Poultry Box:  $65.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages Split Chicken Breast

2 packages Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast

2 packages Chicken Whole Legs (2 pieces each)

1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings

1 package Ground Chicken

1 package of Turkey or Chicken Sausage (farmer’s choice)

 

Small Family Value Box:      $95.99

1 package Pork Chops (2 per pack)

1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs

2 packages Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast

1 package Ground Beef

1 package Maple Pork Breakfast Sausage

1 package Chicken Sausage (farmer’s choice)

1 Beef Chuck Roast

1 package Beef Kabob

1 package Andouille

 

Large Family Value Box:     $125.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages Split Chicken Breast

1 Pork Tenderloin

1 package Ground Beef

2 packages Chicken Drumsticks (4 pieces each)

1 package Pork Bratwurst

1 Smoked Polish Sausage

1 Beef London Broil

1 package Boneless Beef Stew

1 Pork Boston Butt

1 Hot Rope Breakfast Sausage (Not too hot)

 

Extra Specials:

Caribbean Turkey Burgers - Buy 1 package, Get 2nd Half Price

 (Add some Mango Salsa for the perfect touch)

 

February 2014 Farm Specials

Soft drinks are $1.50 +, cigarettes are $5.00+, a regular type sandwich at a fast food restaurant is in the $3.00-$5.00 range per person.  Purchasing one of these boxes enables you to feed your family a healthy meal for an average of $10-$12.00 for the protein for a family of 4.  When you do a true comparison, the value meals at fast food restaurants are not values.  

Poultry Box:  $75.99
1 Whole Chicken
1 package Ground Chicken
1 package Apple Maple Turkey Sausage
1 package Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage
1 package Bone-in Chicken Thighs
2 packages of Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
2 packages of Turkey Leg Quarters

Small Family Value Box:  $96.99
1 Pork Tenderloin
1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Thighs
2 packages of Split Chicken Breast
1 package Pork Osso Bucco
2 Apple wood Ham Slices
1 package Ground Beef
1 package of Mild Extra Sage Bulk or Rope Sausage (your choice)
1 package Spinach Garlic Chicken Sausage
1 package Beef Kabob
1 package Jalapeno Cheese Beef Sausage

Large Family Value Box:  $125.99
1 Whole Chicken
2 Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast
1 package Apple wood Bacon
1 package Ground Beef
2 packages Pork Chops (2 per pack)
2 packages Chicken Leg 1/4's (2 per pack)
1 package Ground Turkey
1 package Sundried Tomato/Pesto Chicken Sausage
1 package Smoked Polish Sausage
1 package Beef Short Ribs
1 Beef Chuck Roast

Hot Rope Breakfast Sausage - Buy 1, get 2nd at Half Price (not seasoned too hot)

January 2014 Farm Specials

Poultry Box:  $68.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages of Whole Chicken Legs (2 legs per package)

1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Thighs

2 packages of Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast

1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings

1 package Caribbean Turkey Burgers (4 per pack)

1 package Cranberry Sage Turkey Sausage

 Small Family Value Box:      $89.99

1 Whole Chicken

1 package Skinless/Boneless Chicken Breast

1 Beef Chuck Roast

1 package Ground Beef

1 package Longaniza (Hot Dogs)

1 Pork Shoulder Roast

1 package Ground Pork

1 package Pork Chorizo (Links)

Large Family Value Box:     $112.99

1 Whole Chicken

2 packages Skinless/Boneless Breast

1 package 2-piece Chicken Wings

1 Pork Tenderloin

1 petite Apple Wood Ham

1 Mild or Hot Rope Breakfast Sausage

1 Sirloin Tip Beef Roast or London Broil (depending on availability)

1 package Boneless Beef Stew

2 packages Ground Beef 

Hot Rope Breakfast Sausage – Buy 1, Get 2^nd at Half Price         (Not too hot)