Processing Time.

After weeks of browsing pasture and growing to size, it was time for another batch of meat chickens to be processed and they are now ready for purchase. Chickens, as well as other meat products are available on Wednesday evenings during the CSA pick up from 5-5:30 pm. You can also call the farm at (517) 765-2268 for pick up at your convenience.

Home Grown Chicken.

Rest assured that chickens from Hiday Farm have led a very different life than their factory farmed counterparts. Free to stroll about in the tall grass, they spend their days catching bugs, wandering the pasture, and stretching out in the sun. Breathing in fresh air with plenty of room to roam, a Hiday chicken is a healthy chicken. No antibiotics needed! 

 

Week 10

What a busy week. We completed week ten of the vegetable CSA. After two days of working on and off on the International tractor, we finally got it running. It was a frustrating job.

Picked up several of the pigs being processed and I have been sorting so we can get it distributed.

Thursday, I gave a farm tour to Hollis and Ian Smith. Hollis and his wife Kim own Kim's Produce in Detroit. They carry some of our meat products. Hollis brought thier young son Ian to see the farm. Not too many cows and pigs in Detroit. It was a fun visit. They also left with a bunch of product.

Mowed several acres of hay. After fixing several broken blades that I broke on the very first round in the field. I got it all mowed and hope to get it baled early next week.

No wonder the summer seems to be flying by. Can't think of anything else I would rather do though.

Dan

A Happy Customer.

It was a productive week and the CSA bags were heavy with produce. Fresh, ripe and juicy peaches showed up in this weeks shares as well. Farmer Dan truly enjoys his visits with shareholders and appreciates your business!

Misty Morning.

Healthy and Pasture Raised. Free to do what chickens do.

Lucus Works on his Farmer Percentage!

Farmer Dan's nephew Lucas works on the new drain going in to divert rainwater flow away from the house. Lucas has proven to be a super helper this week and all around handy young man! Whether handling shovels, poultry or livestock, he is not one to shy away from hard work. Well, Lucas, we think your farmer percentage is climbing right along!

Cattle Browsing on Pasture.

It is steamy hot outside and we have a full day ahead. The boys and I are busy preparing for tonight's pick up at the farm for our CSA Shareholders. Remember you can purchase meat products this evening as well. Pick up times are between 5 and 5:30 PM.

Clean Up Day.

Alex fired up the chainsaw today to tackle more limbs down  from recent storms. It has been a hot, humid and stormy summer with clean up nearly every weekend! With limbs down on fences, canopies in knots, flash flooding and more...we've seen it all. But with a touch of humor, the Hiday guys get to the extra work and carry on!

Cattle Day.

Farmer Dan was up in the wee hours monitoring storm assessment. Looks like more interesting weather on tap for this afternoon, so a busy morning ahead. The to-do list for today includes pulling weeds, fixing fences and moving cattle to new pasture. Separating the steer going to be processed this fall from their mommas. Ought to be a lively afternoon!

Pastured Pork.

The pigs, (as well as all livestock here) at Hiday Farm, have lush pasture to wander about in; to eat and root around as nature intended. With freedom to frolic, stretch out, wallow in a mud puddle or take a snooze in the shade of a tree, they busy their days doing things that pigs were meant to do. We feel this makes for a healthier animal which translates to a quality meat product we are proud to provide for our customers.

Why DId the Chicken Cross the Driveway?

Well, actually, the hen isn't crossing, she is stalled and holding up traffic. One must not rush she who lays the farm fresh egg. In time, she will move along. In the meantime, the driver calls for Farmer Dan!

Turkeys Are Arriving!

Well, the babes are. Order yours now for a Thanksgiving bird, fresh off the farm! Call us at (517) 765-2268. We"ll raise them up right and deliver a tasty and tender bird for your holiday feast.

A Reminder for CSA Shareholders.

Pick ups resume tonight for Marshall and Battle Creek Area and Wednesday for Hiday Farm pick ups. Looking forward to seeing you :-) Hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday week!