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 .

Big announcement! We are now Certified Animal Welfare Approved (AWA)!

We had decided that just because we say we are organic doesn't mean that our animals see the light of day, which can and does happen in the organic world (shocking I know!). We decided to take this one step further so you, the consumer, can be assured of the wonderful, happy and humane treatment of our pigs. If you have ever been here, you would have seen the happy pigs frolicking around in the pasture and playing in the mud. One of the biggest thing people say - besides how cute they are, is "I can't believe how friendly they are". So for those of you who haven't been here yet and haven't seen for yourself, you can be assured that our pork lived a very happy and natural life here which, by the way, comes out in the flavor!

Available in the farmstand

We were not satisfied with our sausage and found it pretty average.  We wanted a superior product so we tapped the shoulder of one of our dear friends who happens to be a gourmet chef and after talking, experimenting and trial runs - Mrs. Moriconi's gourmet sausage was born! We are very excited about this product and we think you will be too. Made with our own organic, pasture pork right here on the farm and is naturally gluten free - you won't be disappointed! Many of our friends have caught wind of our new sausage and have been buying it up fast. Below is what is currently available and we will have more of our sold out items in a couple of weeks.

Mrs. Moriconi making our exclusive sausage

Currently we have the following organic, pastured meats available in our self serve farmstand.

• Chicken Breasts
• Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Wings
• Chicken Drumsticks
• Whole Chicken
• Sweet Italian Sausage Links - Mild
• Sweet Italian Sausage Bulk - Medium
• Sweet Italian Sausage Patties - Medium
• Sweet Italian Sausage Links - Hot
• Smoked Ham Roasts
• Smoked Bacon (while it lasts)

Happy Turkeys!

Our turkeys love their portable houses complete with roost. We move them every day onto fresh new grass. Its hard to tell but they are so tall we can stand upright in them giving them flying space too. Naturally now we get a LOT of requests for Thanksgiving turkeys for sale but they are SOLD OUT for 2016. Please get your turkey order in early next year - we will even reserve your turkey now.

Come to our Open House

A year in thanksgiving...

Officially Certified Organic fields, animals, vegetables and fruits
Thousands of pounds of vegetables produced and added a CSA
Pig breeding operation and lots of piglets
Raised 700 laying hens
Brooded over 6,000 broilers (meat birds)
Raising rafter of turkeys
Expanded bee yard and honey operation
Added a maple syrup operation
Freezers full of pork and chicken
All new infrastructure
and loads of memories

Its been quite a year and a half! Come celebrate with us on Saturday August 27th 1:00PM
Bring your chair and sit back and listen to Delta Generators Live! Take a tour, see the baby chicks and more...

Photo by Laura Mahoney of Touring NH.com

Thanksgiving Turkeys - pre order open until THIS SUNDAY 6/12 only

For fresh, organic, pastured Turkeys raised the way nature intended.... preordering is required

If you would like to order one (or more) please click on the BUY NOW button at the top of the page to make a $25.00 deposit. If you are using a mobile device, you may need to click on the > at the bottom of the page to see the BUY NOW link.

IMPORTANT - you must order by midnight this Sunday June 12th as we need to order the chicks right away to ensure good weights by Thanksgiving.

Turkeys will $6.50 a pound, so to give you an idea, a 15 lb. bird will be $97.50 minus your deposit $72.50 would be due on delivery.

If you are not able to drive to the farm and pick up, we will arrange some pick up points (i.e. South/North Shore, Metro West and Greater Boston area) or even deliver the bird right to your home if it's not too far.

Please share and if you know others who may want a Fresh Organic Pasture Raised Turkey for their holiday meal, please let them know.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!