Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative
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Frozen cuts of pork as well as whole and halves.Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Heirloom Brandywine Tomatoes, Squash, Pumpkin and various pickles in season. About Us Welcome, we are Colin, Paula and Ella Fletcher. Colin is the fourth generation of a pork producing family. He's been producing high quality pork since 1997. Colin attended Centralia Agricultural College. He has been a member of the Renfrew County Pork Producers for 17 years and has been President for 8 of those years. As well as being involved in many other county agricultural committees. Recently, the Fletcher family was inducted into the Renfrew County Agricultural Wall of Fame. Fletchington Farms has been 40 years in this location. We strive to use sustainable farming methods and to reduce our environmental impact. Even our home is heated by homegrown corn, used in our grain stove. Someday, we would like to be completly "off the grid". We are a family farm and intend to make a living on the farm while passing on an even better environment to our daughter. It is important to us to remain as a family farm and to promote the continuity of family farms as a way of life (ie, job) and not as a chosen "lifestyle" or "hobby". In today's global marketplace, it's important to know where your food is coming from; most countries don't have the strict rules surrounding food production that Canada does. Colin works extremely hard to raise our pigs and we are very proud of our quality products. If you miss the order deadline, pork and vegetables (in season) can be purchased daily at 19481 Hwy 17 west. Just west of Cobden, watch for the sign. Browse through our Products for Sale Practices (our standards for raising or making our products) We strive to grow high quality pork. All our pigs, except farrowing sows, are kept in loose-housing so they can run around and socialize. Sows and piglets are kept in the farrowing pen for 4 weeks after birth, in order to minimize piglets being crushed to death by the sow. Our pigs are fed homegrown, naturally dried corn, as a source of energy. They also get soybean meal as a protein source. Soybean meal must be purchased because pigs are unable to digest raw soybeans. We buy our soybean meal in bulk to eliminate packaging waste. Our vitamins and minerals are sourced from Europe (company on the leading-edge for natural products) because Chinese and American sources have too many impurities. These are also bought in bulk. Our pigs are HORMONE FREE. Also, we do not feed animal by-products. It is usually only sows who develop conditions that need antibiotic treatment, antibiotics are NEVER fed to a pig going to market. Our pigs that go to market are tested for drug residue EVERY week to be sure none are being used. We use natural products to keep our pigs healthy, whenever possible, eg. seaweed to dry newborns, peat moss for scours, and citric acid (vitamin C) to lower PH of water to help prevent digestive issues, etc. Our barns have all the new compact florescent bulbs. And we are now switching to high efficient heatpads for the farrowing pens, instead of the old heat lamps. Our meat is processed at a local, provincially inspected abattoir. We grow corn, wheat and soybeans. The corn is naturally air dried (no propane) and used on the farm. The wheat and soybeans are sold to market, though I'm looking into keeping some of the wheat and grinding our own flour. We use animal and green manures to reduce our use of commercial fertilizers. We also choose seed varieties that reduce our need to spray for insects and disease. Our crops are regularly rotated to improve soil structure and reduce insect/disease/weeds. We also regularly take soil samples so we can balance the soil fertility to plant requirements. Animal manure is injected into and combined with the soil to eliminate smell and run-off and loss of nitrogen to the atmosphere. As finances allow, we intend to purchase our own no-till equipment; which will allow us to reduce our fuel consumption and help with erosion and soil fertility. We now use conservation tillage with a chisel plow which covers more land than a mouldboard plow in the same amount of time, therefore using less fuel and leaves more residual crop matter which reduces wind and rain erosion. We have 60 acres of untouched wetlands/river frontage which is home to all sorts of birds, animals, fishes, etc. Our sweet corn is GMO-free and is watered by Mother Nature. Our other vegetables are grown in a mulched garden which is watered by drip irrigation hoses. But since the garden is mulched, it requires little extra water. We grow Heirloom Brandywine tomatoes, which I must admit are the best tomatoes I have ever tasted. This year we also plan to grow cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins (Jack-o-Lanterns of all sizes and pie kinds). I'll be making pickles and relishes from the extras. Additional Information We are certified under the Canadian Quality Assurance (CQA) program. This is a nationwide program which regulates animal care, especially related to medication usage and withdrawl time. We try to use alternative methods to keep our pigs healthy. Today's pork is healthy and safe. Enjoy with a hint of pink. Cook to 165-170F. |
Fletchington Farms Products for Sale through the co-op
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Meats: Pork
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #456 Bacon
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound)- $3.95/pound #461 Ground Pork
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.75 - 1 pound)- $2.20/pound #468 Half Pig Order for Four
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact DRESSED/HANGING weight (approx. 82 - 97 pound) half pig cut and wrapped for family of four Must be ordered 4 weeks before delivery- $1.55/pound #469 Half Pig Order for Two
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact DRESSED/HANGING weight (approx. 83 - 97 pound) half pig cut and wrapped for family of two Must be ordered 4 weeks before delivery.- $1.55/pound #453 Pork Chops
Order number of package. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1 - 1.5 lb) 2 per package- $2.95/lb #465 Pork Patties
Order number of packages. 8 per package- $5.75/package #460 Ribs
Order number of pound. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 1 - 3 pound) limited supply- $3.10/pound #455 Roasts
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 3 - 6 pound)- $2.55/pound #459 Sausage
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.75 - 1.5 pound) breakfast link sausage- $3.65/pound #454 Shoulder Chops
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound) One per package- $2.55/pound #458 Side Pork
Order number of pound. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound)- $2.85/pound #463 Smoked Ham
Order number of pound. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 4 - 6 pound) good old fashioned flavour- $3.70/pound #462 Smoked Sausage
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound)- $4.95/pound #457 Tenderloin
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound)- $4.95/pound #467 Whole Pig Order for 2
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact DRESSED/HANGING weight (approx. 165 - 195 pound) whole pig cut and wrapped for family of 2 Must be ordered 4 weeks before delivery.- $1.55/pound #466 Whole Pig Order for Four
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact DRESSED/HANGING weight (approx. 165 - 195 pound) whole pig cut up for family of 4 Must be ordered 4 weeks before delivery.- $1.55/pound Vegetables: Cucumbers
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #819 Slicing Cucumbers
Order number of cucumber.- $0.50/cucumber Vegetables: Fresh Corn
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #818 Sweet Corn
Order number of dozen.- $4.00/dozen Vegetables: Tomatoes
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #820 Brandywine Tomatoes
Order number of tomatoes. Heirloom Tomatoes- $1.00/tomato
