Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative
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Frozen cuts of Pork, also Sweet Corn, Cucumbers, Heirloom Brandywine Tomatoes, Squash, and Pumpkins, in season. Some handmade items now available. 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 completely "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. Colin has completed the third edition of the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan. 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. Our pigs are uncertified purebred Yorkshire pigs. This is a very old English breed. They were first developed in 1761 from an old Leicestershire breed. The Yorkshire are a large, white breed. They are a nice, quiet, docile breed with strong maternal instincts. Our Yorks have been bred to produce lean, flavourful meat. This is also the home of P&E Creations. This is the outlet for all of Paula's creative energy. We'll be adding new items as they become available. If you miss the order deadline or just want some more farm fresh products, please come out to our farm stand. We're open daily at 19481 Hwy 17 west, just west of Cobden -watch for the sign. Colin's mom will be happy to help you select some pork and vegetables. The vegetables are available in season. Pork available every day. 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 heat pads 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. We have recently purchased a no-till grain drill. This will save us approximately 45 hours less tractor time and 1300L diesel fuel each year. No-till helps improve soil health and prevents erosion. We also 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 withdrawal time. We try to use alternative methods to keep our pigs healthy. The CQA program also requires we keep the pigs inside. It is to prevent various diseases spread by migrating birds, i.e. bird flu, from entering the swine herd. This is to prevent the spread of disease to the human population. Today's pork is healthy and safe. Trichinosis, the reason pork used to be so overcooked, is generally a soil borne worm. It is picked up by pigs that eat contaminated meat, like rats. Since mainstream pork producers keep their pigs indoors, it has been eradicated from domesticated pork for the last 40 years. This is not the case for wild boar, which has recently become popular, especially in the States. Enjoy our pork with a hint of pink. Cook to 165-170F. Highlights this Month Attention: The current H1N1 flu outbreak is one of the reasons for keeping pigs in barns. It is also why we have strict rules against visitors inside our barns. These precautions help keep our pigs isolated from such diseases. This is a good reason to buy local food, not from countries with questionable rules. Also, H1N1 is NOT transmitted through meat. Also, proper cooking kills off any other germs present. Canadian pigs are inspected before they leave the farm and inspected again (by a government official) when it reaches the butcher shop/packing plant. We only send Healthy, Live pigs. So please don't be afraid. Our pork continues to be a healthy, safe meat choice. Sweet corn continues to do well. Colin is hoping to start picking in 3-4 weeks. We are eagerly awaiting our first ripe tomato and fresh, cool cucumbers of the season. |
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) Our bacon contains NO NITRATES Ingredients: coarse salt, brown sugar, and pickling salt- $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. Includes bacon, but smoked hams extra and requires 8 weeks notice, if not in inventory.- $1.60/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. Includes bacon. Smoked hams extra and require 8 week delivery, if not in inventory.- $1.60/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)- $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) approx. 5-6 per package, a little smaller than Oktoberfest. Extra Ingredients : pepper, marjoram, savory, salt, onion and Prague (a spice)- $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. NO NITRATES. Extra Ingredients: coarse salt, brown sugar, pickling salt- $3.70/pound #462 Smoked Sausage
Order number of packages. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 1 pound) Ingredients: pork, beef, onions, summer savory, marjoram, salt, pepper and smoke. Contains Nitrates- $4.95/pound #457 Tenderloin
Order number of pounds. You will be billed for exact PROCESSED weight (approx. 0.5 - 2 pound)- $5.15/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. Order includes bacon, but not smoked hams. These will be extra and require 8 weeks, if not in inventory.- $1.60/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. Includes bacon. Smoked ham extra and requires 8 weeks, if not in inventory.- $1.60/pound Non-Food Items: Apparel
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #1163 Hand Smocked Sunbonnet -off white WITH lace
Order number of bonnets. Sizes newborn to age 5 Contact me with your choice of 2-3 colours for smocking. As this is a custom order, it will be available for pick-up at the next delivery day.- $40.00/bonnet #1161 Hand Smocked Sunbonnet -off white without lace
Order number of bonnets. sizes from newborn to age 5 available. Contact me with your choice of 2-3 colours for smocking. As this is a custom item, it will be available for pick up at next delivery day.- $35.00/bonnet #1164 Hand Smocked Sunbonnet -white WITH lace
Order number of bonnets. Sizes newborn to age 5 Contact me with your choice of 2-3 colours for smocking. As this is a custom order, it will be available for pick-up at the next delivery day.- $40.00/bonnet #1162 Hand Smocked Sunbonnet -white without lace
Order number of bonnets. Sizes newborn to age 5. Contact me with your choice of 2-3 colours for smocking. As this is a custom order, it will be available for pick-up next delivery day.- $35.00/bonnet Pet Supplies: Pet Supplies
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #1167 Smoked Pig's Ears
Order number of ears. A special treat for man's best friend. Dogs love these. Smoked but not brined.- $2.50/ear Spreads: Jams and Jellies
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #1153 Violet Jelly -250ml (half pint)
Order number of jar. Made with organically grown, heirloom violets, freshly picked from the garden. A taste of spring. Note: we do not have a commercial kitchen. Flowers may be heirloom, but we use a modern recipe and follow current safe canning practices. We take preserving food seriously.- $5.00/jar Vegetables: Garlic
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #1166 Garlic Scapes
Order number of packages. garlic scapes, mild garlic flavour, gourmet favourite 3 scapes per package- $1.00/package Vegetables: Greens and Lettuces
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #1168 Beet tops
Order number of bunch.- $2.00/bunch #1169 Loose Leaf Head Lettuce
Order number of heads.- $2.00/head
