Brunty Farms

As we continue to strive to consciously know where our food is coming from, and seek ways to break free from commercial feed lots we have been researching local farmers.  In fact, while at a local winter farmer's market the morning of our trip to PA, we picked up literature on a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm - Brunty Farms.  This farm located in Bath, OH offers poultry shares, among numerous other items! How perfect of us - we have our freezers stocked with beef, a side of pork, and so we were simply missing the chicken!  We have found some pasture raised chicken, but not cost effective.  So... I sent emails and we made contact!  We are now official poultry share owners!  So exciting!

So, here is what that means.  We pay a one time fee.  Then on June 8th, we will start our 1st pick up of 2 fresh chickens (approx. 4 lbs. each) and a dozen fresh eggs.  Every two week, through Oct. 12th, we will pick up the 2 additional chickens and another dozen eggs like clockwork.  They will be fresh upon pick up, so we can grill/roast them whole or break them down for future winter meals and stock up the freezer.  Then the week of Thanksgiving, we will also pick up a fresh 16-20 lbs. turkey.   This package share is ideal for our family!  Can't wait to give it a whirl!


Before we ventured into the share, we made sure to ask to take a tour and met the owners, Jeff and Mel.  We met a friendly young couple with big dreams, high expectations, and hearts of gold!  It appears they run a well planned system and as you listen to them talk of their endeavors, it is easy to see that they have discovered their life calling and are working to take care of the Earth and treat our food with the respect it deserves.  


The kids got to see the 600+ chickens on their acreage, as well as the hogs and piglets.  We were fascinated to see that the pigs were more like LARGE dogs - eager for company and waiting for a scratch on the belly or behind the ear!  So fun!    

Speaking of dogs, there were two farm dogs that Lexi entertained our entire visit.  She met her match in a non stop game of frisbee fetch!  Her new found canine friend found a playmate and was not going to let her stop tossing the frisbee if her life depended on it!  Those two would still be playing if we let them!  The older dog (not pictured) was so calm and slow that even Linc warmed up to him by the end and was witnessed sneaking a pet or two!