Farm Blog
How White is a Sheep?
Thursday, December 08, 2011
I used to believe that I was a pretty good person. I thought to myself that I never killed anyone, never hit a woman, work for a living, raise a family... God will be pleased with me when I get to heaven. I′ve done way more good things than bad... the scales will tip the right way... I′ll be ok. I mean... I am not Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer or Adolph Hitler... right?
Memories of a CSA Member
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Hi Avalon Acres, your email nudged this childhood memory out of my tired adult brain.
Turkey Time!!! Gobble Gobble!
CATEGORY: turkey
Thursday, August 25, 2011
If you have never had a farm raised free-range turkey, you will not be disappointed! We have had rave reviews about our turkeys and they make that special once-a-year meal even more special. If you′re looking for a delicious, sustainably raised, turkey this Thanksgiving, your best bet is to purchase one from your local farmers, Avalon Acres Farms (that′s us!) You will receive giblets inside the bird as well as complete cooking, brining and thawing instructions to help you make a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.
Each year, we add new turkey customers as the word spreads, and at Thanksgiving as many as 80 percent of our customers return from the previous year. We believe they come back because of the taste and texture of our Pasture-Raised Turkeys. We are growing 450 turkeys this year.
Hey! What´s with all the ugly produce?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
It never fails... each year we get complaints about nasty corn and ugly, rotten tomatoes. Each year I seem to forget that each year I get these complaints and each year I end up trying to repair the damage of not educating people. Perhaps next year we will do a better job front loading people about heirloom tomatoes and corn grown without pesticides. Anyway, for what it′s worth, here is the information now.
It´s hot... really hot.
Monday, July 11, 2011
The last few days have been of the type that tests a man′s mettle. We love farming... we really do, but it comes along with heartbreak that few understand. Our paychecks do not come from a seemingly stable place like an employer. Our existence is tied into the land and the weather and the ecosystem, which is so much more obviously at the will and providence of God. Truth be told, the stability of the company one works for is no less under the control of a sovereign God than the weather. People lose their jobs every day because companies fail... but still, it seems easier to forget it when the little piece of paper comes in the windowed envelope compensating you for all the time you spent working for someone. We are acutely aware that things are not stable... life is not predictable and that we are dependent upon God and His good graces.
Box Variety
CATEGORY: FAQ
Friday, June 03, 2011
We have had a few questions and comments about some lack of variety in boxes. We have had some interesting weather conditions and some disease this year that has effected some of the crops and I wanted to take a few minutes and explain some things. We want you to know that we are not ignorant of the situation and are not perfectly happy ourselves with the product mix.
Another Blessed Day
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
It was a good day this past Tuesday. We got another build under our belt. I had to give a speech at the beginning of the build about the importance of doing everything to the glory of God and the importance of getting these boxes perfect. We just had too many small mistakes and the bar was too low. I reminded my team members that they might become upset if I gave them only 80% of their paychecks.... they seemed to understand, in this light, that perhaps they were not paying enough attention and that God, you and their employer deserved a little more. It is these opportunities that make me realize that we are entrusted with Avalon Acres for far more than just growing food... it is about building people′s character and God′s kingdom.
First Build of the Season!
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Well, we did it... it′s finally here. We got done with just about everything we needed to do and we accomplished the first build. Everything went pretty smoothly except we sort of counted wrong and had to go back out to the farmer′s fields and pick a few more quarts of those awesome strawberries. It was a great day and everyone worked really hard to make it go so well. The loading dock and new building were a real joy to build shares in. We were excited to use it. It all came together so well.
Princess Piggy
CATEGORY: photographs
Saturday, May 07, 2011
I just doesn′t get any better than this pic!
White Rose
Saturday, May 07, 2011
How can anyone look at this and not see the Glory of God?
Flying Stick, Flying Dog
CATEGORY: photographs
Friday, May 06, 2011
No explanation necessary... and boy can he swim!
Happy Pigs
Friday, May 06, 2011
Enjoying the Perennial Polycuture. We just had a litter too.
The incredible sinking concrete truck!
CATEGORY: photographs
Sunday, April 24, 2011
This is a picture of the concrete truck buried up to the axles. Made for a pretty challenging day.
Betther than walking in the mud!
CATEGORY: photographs
Sunday, April 24, 2011
A picture of our new concrete work.
Men at work!
CATEGORY: photographs
Sunday, April 24, 2011
I caught a picture of them actually working! Just kidding... these guys work hard for their money. Left to right is Kenny, Our Farm Supervisor, Roger, our new Produce Supervisor, Chris, our Farm Manager and way off in the distance is our new Farm Hand, Shawn. Today... they are all wearing the "Concrete Guys" hat!
The new production line.
CATEGORY: photographs
Sunday, April 24, 2011
This is where your boxes will be built from now on!
Our Earth Day Booth
CATEGORY: photographs
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Margie and Tommy did a great job at Earth Day this year. Thanks for supporting us and stopping by!
Dust Off the Ol´ Blog
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Well hi everyone. Farmer Tim here finally getting a second to sit down and blog. We have hired some help and hopefully, that means that I will actually have time to sit down and write a little bit. We do so want to keep you up to date on what goes on around here so you can feel connected to your farmers and your food.
Already buying seeds...
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Our Spring/Summer 2011 Registration Form is now ready! Sign up early and pay in advance for a 10% discount! CLICK HERE If you are able to sign up now, please do it would help us out so much at this most difficult time of year for us.
Happy to be back!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Well, we had our second build of the season today and we are so glad to be back doing what we′ve been preparing for all winter rather than spending all of our waking moments repairing. This was a long, hard fought week, but God was gracious and our efforts were fruitful.
Our new parking lot was finished and all the electrical is hooked up. We plan on changing the plugs out on our trucks and making the switch on Monday morning. We also have the pasture bush hogged where we are going to put our new commercial kitchen facility. We are so excited! We can′t believe God has paved the way for us to have this so soon.
We think we are going to put the permanent fencing plans on hold until the fall... the temporary fence seems to be working and we have a real freight train on our hands picking and packing and delivering food. Our RECIPE blog will be up to speed again on Tuesday and we will be identifying all your foods for you. Sorry it′s a bit late, but just getting all the information in the PC to make deliveries has consumed all of our time, playing catch up and all. Angel, our customer service person just came back online yesterday... it took days to get power back in Centerville TN.
Anyway, our spirits are high... the farmers are growing, picking and washing and we are trying to figure out how to do it better than ever before. Our new crew is learning and growing in the midst of the heat of battle... no better way to learn than to make mistakes and fix ′em! We just hope and pray that our mistakes are transparent to you. If they′re not, please be sure to let us know... our mission is to delight you. Well... here are some pics of this week′s progress.
Monday, August 16, 2010
What else can I say... the woman of my dreams! Can you tell we love what we do?
Monday, August 16, 2010
Yordy is our Farm Supervisor and Line Foreman for our builds. He really has such great energy and he′s a real moralle builder. We love Yordy.
Monday, August 16, 2010
This is Chris Monk (our Operations Manager) explaining himself to the Queen of Finance (Jennifer)! All kidding aside, this guy works his butt off and is so passionate about what we do.
Monday, August 16, 2010
This is Tommy, our Production Supervisor, being all shy and stuff. He is an awesome addition to the team... we are blessed to have him (as well as all the others)!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Armie and Michael and Yordy are pulling the meats for this week′s build.
