"Time For Milking"

"Liberty Farm Keeps on Growing"

Well, it has been awhile since we have updated our blog and I thought you might want to know how things are going in these tough times in the dairy industry. We are surviving! We now own 52 organic certified cows with a little over half milking. We are raising six pigs and two steers. The organic beef and pork will be for sale in late December or early January. There has been some price changes so let's talk before you order. The old ordering sheet is outdated and I'll update it when I get a chance.

If you stop by you can purchase raw milk but contact me first (802-989-9818) so I can let you know when it is a good time to do so-you never want to stop by after the milk truck has been here! If you see an old guy walking around doing some cleaning that's my dad. Make sure you say "Hi"-he just might start talking your ear off. He is retired so he has a lot of time on his hands if you know what I mean. Let's hope for a mild winter!

Next Opportunity for Purchasing some Orgainic Beef and Pork!

Farming doesn't stop at Liberty Farm in Vermont just because of a little cold weather (maybe a lot of cold weather) instead we are always looking for ways to expand. We are presently raising some organically fed pigs and beef once again! Shares will be ready for purchasing very soon. Order forms will be available on both this blog site and the White Barn Farm in Wrentham web site. We are planning the next round of meat to be processed by early fall. So watch for future order forms!

We also have available from our dairy farm organic raw milk and eggs available for a weekly pick-up. So stop by and see us!

Any questions call James at 802-989-9818

A Winter Visit to Liberty Farm in Shoreham VT

What a pleasure every time we (my wife and I) arrive at Liberty Farm to see first hand the hard work and caring for all the animals by my son James and daughter-in-law Sarah on their farm! James and Sarah in just over a year have developed a certified organic dairy farm that includes raising organic pork and organic beef. The commitment by these two young individuals absolutely amazes me. I enjoy helping out on the farm when I'm in Vermont and there is certainly always something to do. The animals are well cared for so a lot of hay and saw dust for bedding needs attention two times a day. That usually ends up being my chores along with feeding the pigs. I really enjoy helping out because I truly believe in an organic life-style when ever possible. It is the way to go! I just wish it was a little warmer in Vermont but we know that is not going to happen until a few months from now. So, if your passing through Shoreham Vermont make sure you stop and say "Hi" to James and Sarah. Don't forget to order your shares of organic pork or oragnic beef and if your in the area you can pick up some orgainc raw milk at the farm in Shoreham. Buy local!

Get to know some of our organic dairy cows!

Introduction to Liberty Farm

We, James and Sarah Elworthy, want to welcome you to Liberty Farm in Shoreham, Vermont. We have an organic dairy operation in start-up mode with 40 organic certified cows, 1/2 of which are currently milking cows. We are also raising organic beef and pork that will be sold in shares to first come first serve. The shares of organc beef and pork can be ordered via the attached order form. We request from all interested to make a deposit for orders. Shares ordered will be delivered or ready for pick-up in both Central Vermont and in Massachusetts come February. If you would like to order beef or pork shares, you can use this online order form.

James and Sarah Elworthy
Liberty Farm P.O. Box 251
Shoeham, VT 05770

Call 802-989-9818 with questions

Liberty Farm Order Form for Pork and Beef

Organic Pork and Beef Available

from Liberty Farm, Shoreham, VT

James and Sarah Elworthy are young farmers in Shoreham, Vermont. James and Chris became good friends at Green Mountain College, both studying agriculture. James started his organic dairy farm this year and has been selling milk to the Organic Valley Co-operative and several local raw milk customers. He is also raising laying hens, some chickens for meat for the family, several pigs, and several beef cattle. He continues to bring in outside income working for organic grain and hay growers in his area, which has a strong organic dairying tradition.

The animals are treated with exceptional care. Beef is pasture raised all organic. Pork is pasture raised and fed all organic and local grains. The quality of the meat is excellent, Chris and Christy can attest. This is an opportunity for you to increase your family’s food security by filling the freezer with soundly raised meat. You can feel good about eating meat that has been raised completely outside of the factory farming system and supporting young farmers with a good conscience and an intact sense of idealism.


Chris and Christy will be house-sitting and doing barn chores for James and Sarah while they enjoy their honeymoon in February (they were married this summer). We will be returning to Wrentham in early February with frozen meat that you have ordered from James. It will be distributed at White Barn Farm in Wrentham. We will send an email to coordinate pick-up details. James is now accepting deposits for shares of his meat.

Beef

• All shares include a full range of cuts: ground sirloins, roasts, so on
• Beef comes in 50, 100, or 200 lb boxes
• Beef is $7.00/lb Pork is $6.50/lb
• Deposits of $100 are required for beef

Pork

• All shares include a full range of cuts: sausage, bacon, roasts, chops
• Pork comes in 25, 50, or 75 lb boxes
• Pork is $6.50/lb
• Deposits of $50 are required for pork

Meat will be ready late Feb. if ordered soon.
It will be available, frozen, at White Barn Farm in early February.
If ordered after January 1, 2009, the next round is available in June.

Order before January 30 2009 for the first round.

Mail Deposits with your order form to:
Liberty Farm
P.O. Box 251
Shoreham, VT 05770

Call James and Sarah at 1-802-989-9818 with any questions

Liberty Farm Order Form for Pork and Beef


Name________________________________________________
Mailing Address_______________________________________
City, State, Zip_________________________________________
Email Address_________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________

Indicate Choice Product Share Size Price/lb Share Price Enter Amount
_________ Beef 50 lb $7.00/lb $350.00 __________
_________ Beef 100 lb $7.00/lb $700.00 __________
_________ Beef 200 lb $7.00/lb $1400.00 __________
_________ Pork 25 lb $6.50/lb $162.50 __________
_________ Pork 50 lb $6.50/lb $325.00 __________
_________ Pork 75 lb $6.50/lb $487.50 __________

Total: __________

Deposits of $100 for Beef and $50 for Pork are due with your order

Please Print and Mail this form with your deposit to:
Liberty Farm
P.O. Box 251
Shoreham, VT 05770

Orders received before January 30 2009 can be picked up at White Barn Farm in late February

Call 802-989-9818 with questions