Fresh Organic Chicken available THIS Saturday

Due to low demand, we will not be offering Organics pasture raised chicken very often. If you prefer organic to non GMO. this weekend is your chance to stock up. We also offer bulk purchasing (search our website for details). Our fresh, pastured non GMO chicken is also available and will be available every other week from now until fall. OUR LONG AWAITED CHICKEN IS HERE - NOW IT IS THE TIME PEOPLE!

Ready to Lay Pullets for sale or rent

Our Rhode Island Red pullets are vaccinated and humanely raised, fed Certified Organic Soy Free feed. Roost and laying box trained and they have NOT been debeaked. Hatched 11/6/2017 and they are laying now. Supplies are limited. $25.00 each. Here is one of our ladies featured in this months Fiddlehead Magazine. #FiddleheadMagazine

Spring Special!

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Wuorenma Phone: (202) 446-2138 Email: mediarelations@agreenerworld.org Website: www.agreenerworld.org

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 .

A morning at the farm

Special thanks to Dominick Biocchi at Fat Maple Films for this amazing video.

Domnick will make a video for your business. He specializes in the farm / food commercial industry but does it all.

Contact him at dominick.biocchi@gmail.com

Now taking orders for Thanksgiving Turkeys! SOLD OUT SORRY!

If you would like us to contact you next year about turkeys, feel free to comment or send us an email so you won't miss out again. We are expanding our turkey operation next year so we will be able to accommodate a lot more requests. Thanks!

We will sell out so please order early as we hate to disappoint (and so many were disappointed last year)! Weights will be between 12-20 pounds this year. $6.50/lb organic, pasture raised. Turkeys will be fresh for Thanksgiving around 11/21 - how awesome is that! Buy the real deal this year for a special family treat!

2016 CSA Offerings

Our 2016 CSA offering is now available

Offering exclusive members-only items over and above our farm stand offering

Spring Season from mid-May until mid-June includes items such as:

• Strawberries
• Mixed greens and lettuces
• Arugula
• Spinach
• Beets
• Maple Syrup (1 bottle)
• Eggs -  free range and soy free (1/2 doz for 1/2 share)

Cost is $100 for a full share (serves 4 people) or $50 for a ½ share

Summer Season (prime) from mid-June until mid-September and will be abundant!

Items include more than 25 varieties of vegetables and some fruit, such as:

• Potatoes                                                                                 
• Onions                                                                                    
• Tomatoes                                                                          
• Cucumbers                                                                 
• Zucchini /  Summer Squash                         
• Corn                                                       
• Bell Peppers                                                               
• Carrots 
• Apples                                                                                              

Cost is $550 for a full share (serves 4 people) or $225 for a ½ share

Note: this share does not include eggs or Maple Syrup.

Weekly pick up for CSA members available during daylight hours

at the farm stand at your convenience.

Limited space available.  

Be a part of our growing season this year! 

Reserve your share by sending a 25% deposit to the address on right. 

Payment in full is due by start of share (May 15th for Spring or June 15th for Summer)

Payment plans available.

Additional Offerings: Our self-serve farm stand has many other ORGANIC and gluten free kitchen staples and meats that can be purchased as well, such as:

Apple Cider Vinegar Leaf and regular Lard

Pastured pork (limited) Pastured chicken (limited)

Dried herbs Eggs - free range soy free fed organic

Jellies Honey

Pastured turkeys ready for Thanksgiving (pre ordering required)

Canned vegetables and goods such as our popular salsa and more!

Important Information

CSA programs thrive on a strong sense of community among members and are built on the principle of shared risk – Our success is our success and our challenges are our challenges.  As such, no refunds will be available if unforeseen or uncontrollable circumstances occur.

Don’t forget to visit the piglets or baby chicks when you are here!

Piglets, piglets everywhere

We have 3 litters of piglets and what a great time of year to have them around. We get to see a lot of genuine pig piles! Come and see them and pick up some veggies. We have romaine lettuce, beets with greens (two servings of vegetables for the price of one!), zucchini, zucchini flowers (gotta fry'em!) crookneck summer squash (sweeter than traditional), traditional summer squash and spinach. See our busy farmer recipes posted here.

Watch out if you visit, you might get drafted!

Many hands make light work and everyone, even the littlest pitches in with the hay.

We are harvesting!

This weekend we will have Baby Spinach, Swiss Chard and Baby Arugula available. We anticipate selling out so if you are interested, please email us to reserve your bags. Come and visit the piglets before they leave to go to their new home.

Hardworking crew

New pigs on the block!

After a long delivery Rosie's piglets arrived, happy and healthy

Strawberry Fields

Now that "the girls" have done their job tilling up the soil , preparing the new strawberry beds were easy. The pigs certainly do the heavy lifting in no time at all!

Meet the Girls...

Introducing Rosary or "Rosie" for short, Starlight, Isabelle and Tulip all affectionately named by our two youngest girls. Rosie and Star are in a "piggy way" and we should have little piglets running around in a couple of weeks.  Isabelle and Tulip are searching for their suitor.

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