beef going, going... get it before it's gone

Beef: $3.50 per pound plus processing (varies by cut and processor) One steer sold, another still available, sold by 1/2 or quarter (or join others to get 2 x 1/8, etc.), taking to processor 7/25 and aging at least 2 weeks. The available steer is now 18 months and probably close to 1000 lbs for the whole animal (see Alan carrying it when it was younger). Won't know the exact current weight until the butcher weighs it...

We are trying a new Processor: Mattieson's - call for cut options and costs after confirmation of availability (563)659-8409. example: October 20, 2011 - Como Processing 531 lb. steer (132.75 lbs. per ¼ @ $3.50/lb) bill emailed 11/17/11 ¼ $465 to farmer + processing ranged $110-$160 depending on cuts requested

3 little piggies, one stayed home, 2 went trick-or-treat

The 3 little piggies went to the orchard for fattening up, then two went to Como, Illinois to be processed. One and a half are now in freezer camp on the farm. One is being kept for breeding. Half of one was sold to a repeat customer who visited the farm often during their stay here... Farmer Alan used corn to entice them to follow him where he wanted them to go. Instead of prodding and scaring them, he had very happy animals willing to follow. Contact is the key.

3 little piggies...

On Halloween

The girl who stayed home...

The Fennell Twins, Hana & Nora, with their friend

... at the KSB Medical Group parking lot in Polo as their mom's left work to take them trick-or-teating in Polo, Illinois. 2008