FIRST FARM IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, NH, AWARDED TOP ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION FOR PIGS

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FIRST FARM IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, NH, AWARDED TOP ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE CERTIFICATION FOR PIGS     -- Templeton Family Organics uses sustainable agriculture methods to earn Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification for their pasture-raised pigs --   GOFFSTOWN, NH (DECEMBER 5, 2017)--The pigs at Templeton Family Organics are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW). This certification and foodlabel lets consumers know these animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent farm. Templeton Family Organics is the first farming business in Hillsborough County to become Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW for pigs.  Like other Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers across the country, Brian and Christine Templeton recognize the growing consumer interest in how animals are raised on farms. Managing animals outdoors on pasture or range has known benefits for animals, consumers and the environment. The Templetons, along with four of their six children, own and operate 13-acre Templeton Family Organics, overlooking Goffstown. The farmers believe in pasture-based, sustainable production, which in their experience leads to healthy animals and high-quality pork products. They raise Landrace and Berkshire-cross breeds for their ability to forage on pasture and handle the variable weather conditions. The pigs have continuous access to pasture, with plenty of room to demonstrate natural behaviors like wallowing, grazing and rooting with their snouts, and are regularly moved to fresh ground to minimize the risk of parasites and disease.     The Templetons chose to be Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW because it aligns with their philosophies of raising their animals according to high-welfare standards, and helps communicate their values and practices to their customers. Christine Templeton of Templeton Family Organics, says: "People should know that just because a pork product is labeled organic, it doesn't necessarily mean the pig ever saw a blade of grass. Our Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW label shows our customers that we really are farming the way we say we are, raising pigs outdoors on pasture according to the highest welfare standards." Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW Program Director Andrew Gunther says, "The accountability and integrity offered by Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW farmers like Brian and Christine are unmatched in food production. We're glad to have Templeton Family Organics in the AGW family." Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW pork products from Templeton Family Organics are available at their self-service farm stand in Goffstown, as well as at the A Market in Manchester, NH. For more information, visit templetonfamilyorganics.com and find them on Facebook and Instagram. Alternatively, call 781-316-5067 or email templetonfamilyorganics@gmail.com.    ### ABOUT A GREENER WORLD A Greener World (AGW) identifies, audits, certifies and promotes practical, sustainable farming systems by supporting farmers and ranchers and informing consumers. AGW's growing family of trusted certifications includes Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW, Certified Grassfed by AGW and Certified Non-GMO by AGW. Each program is designed to have positive and measurable impacts on the environment, society and animals, and to encourage truly sustainable farming practices. AGW's standards and procedures are robust and transparent and achievable. A nonprofilt funded by public donations and membership, A Greener World offers a range of resources to help people make informed food choices, including an Online Directory of certified farms and products and Food Labels Exposed--a definitive guide to food label claims (available in print, online, and as a smartphone app). For more information visit agreenerworld.org .

It's official, we have gone cuckoo for chickens!

So much so that we want to share them with you! We are now very eggcited to be part of RENT THE CHICKEN! To learn about seasonal chicken and coop rentals, go to their website www.RentTheChicken.com or visit their FB page. You'll find some egg-cellent information. There is a great sale going on right now if you are looking for a unique holy-day gift!

What to get the person who has everything?

A Gift Card from Templeton Family Organics! Just in time for the Holiday season. These can be used on any of our products - veggies, honey, pork, maple syrup, chicken or how about a laying hen or two? Or maybe a whole freezer full of meat? Who can't use food?  Isn't it even more special that you are supporting a local family farm AND its organic. Its healthy, meaningful and environmentally friendly. So get your shopping done early and in peace (no crazy stores to go through!) and come on down, pick up some gift cards, cross off a few people off your shopping list, and while you are here, visit our baby chicks that just came in today!

2017 Offerings now available!

Certified Organic Vegetable CSA membership ~16+ weeks
Pick up a large variety of fresh vegetables weekly with lots of added surprises and treats throughout the growing season.
Full share for family of 4 is $550.00
1/2 share for two people is $275.00
Pick up at our farm stand at your convenience OR we deliver to Londonderry/Derry Friday evenings at 5:00. We will deliver to other reasonable locations as well with a 3 membership minimum (of any kind).
NOTE CSA members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on our meats.

Certified Organic* Pasture Raised Chickens
A limited number of chickens for meat will be raised during the growing season. You can read about the quality of our chickens from reviews on Facebook and Yelp. We have decided to lower our price, not because we need to sell but because we are striving to make Organic meat more affordable for everyone.  Whole chickens $5.00/lb. averaging between 3 and 5 pounds will require a deposit of $10.00 each with the remaining due at pick up. Pre packaged chickens $6.00/lb must be purchased in 6 chicken increments and you will receive 6 packages of breasts (2 in each), and 2 packages of thighs, drumsticks, and wings (6 in each). Deposit for pre packaged chickens is $60.00 with the remaining due at pick up. Order now for June delivery.

*Our chickens are certified organic up until butchering. This means that they are pastured outdoors in the natural sunlight and moved daily. They are fed certified organic grain along with what they forage naturally. There are no certified organic butchers in all of New England (if you find one for poultry - let us know).Certified Organic butchering is required to ensure that there is no co-mingling of conventional meat with the organic meat. Since we are unable to secure a certified organic butcher, we use our tried and true butcher who has been putting our birds first on the line to also ensure no co-mingling however we can not call them "certified organic" on the label.

Certified Organic* - Side of pork 
1/2 of a pig will yield about 70 pounds of actual cuts. There are other wonderful pieces of pork such as ham hocks or fat that are available in addition to the cuts which is included in the hanging weight. Our pigs are certified organic up until the point of butchering. Certified Organic butchering is available for an additional $75.00 charge. Smoking bacon and hams along with sausage will incur additional charges. The base price without any add-ons is $5.50 lb hanging weight and most sides will be around 100 lbs. Order now for delivery in April (almost sold out - order fast!) or May.

*Our pigs are certified organic up until butchering. This means that they are pastured outdoors in the natural sunlight and moved frequently. They are fed certified organic grain, certified organic garden scraps along with what they forage naturally. There are certified organic butchers in New England however they charge an additional 30% fee.Certified Organic butchering is required to ensure that there is no co-mingling of conventional meat with the organic meat. However we use our tried and true butcher who has been putting our pigs first on the line to also ensure no co-mingling but we can not call them "certified organic" on the label unless you request certified organic butchering and are willing to incur the additional charge.

Certified Organic* Pork Sampler

Taste the difference and see for yourself if you like pasture raised, organic pork better than factory farm, store bought pork. $9.00/lb Packages will be around 15 lbs and will include cuts such as - Bacon, Chops, Smoked Ham Steak, Ribs, Roasts, Breakfast and Italian Sausage and Ground Pork. In order to offer this discounted price (off our farm stand prices), packages must be picked up or delivered on the specific date available (to be announced). Availability is at the end of February, end of April and end of May. $75.00 deposit required with the rest due at pick up.

***Pork prices are for the spring 2017 season and are subject to change***

Organic Non GMO Vegetables, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) for the 2014 Season

We offer over 60 varieties of mainstream vegetables in shares over the 2014 season.  A share will feed a family of 4+ generously. ½ shares for smaller families as well as ½ shares to add on for larger families are also available for ½ price.  Our main 12 week share is $500.00 and will be available from July through the end of Sept. An earlier 8 week share is also available for $300 but packages will be lighter.

• Each family will fill out a form stating what you really like and really don’t like so that we can plan and pack favorably. 
• Beginning in July, you will be notified when packages will be ready and shares will be available for pickup between Thursday and Saturday with other arrangements made available when needed.  All unclaimed packages will be donated to the food pantry on Monday mornings and there will be no refunds or credits for that week.
• Packages will contain on average of 10 or more different items (weather and pest conditions apply). TFO will provide recipes and storing tips to help you make the most of your package.  *Please note that packages will be lighter at the beginning of the season, this is normal. Please see this link about CSAs to know more http://www.localharvest.org/csa/tips.jsp  about CSAs.

Email us for availability at TempletonFamilyOrganics@gmail.com