Good, from the grass roots.
How we farm
Healthy animals
Healthy soil
Healthy people
We work with nature, building healthy soils and productive grasslands for our sheep, cattle and pigs. Satisfying their need to graze and root keeps the animals happy, improves pastures and produces delicious meat at prices working people can afford. As a bonus, we put carbon in the ground, leave room for at-risk wildlife species including grassland birds, and support local businesses.
Farming is a long-haul commitment to do the right thing — for our animals, customers, land and community.
How to buy
We sell:
- Beef – whole, sides, “mixed” quarters, “mixed” eighths
- Lamb – whole, sides
- Pork – whole, sides (SOLD OUT)
How does it work?
- Place your order in advance, with a deposit.
- Meat order will be cut to your specifications.
- Order will arrive cut, wrapped and frozen.
- We’ll arrange a time for you to pick up your order at the farm.
- Lamb available late summer & early fall
- Beef available in November/December
- Pork available in November
Halford Farm works with provincially-inspected abattoirs in Sprucedale and Warren. Invoices will be charged per pound, based on hanging weight.
How much meat will that be?
Most beef and lamb orders come packed in a box 19.5 x 12 x 7 inches. Ray notes the box is about the size of a case of beer.
- Quarter of beef = about 3 boxes
- Side of beef = 6 or 7 boxes
- Whole lamb = 1 or 2 boxes
What will it cost?
We’ll discuss the price with you when you order, but here are some examples based on 2020 invoices:
- Quarter of beef: 125 lbs @ 4.75/lb
- Side of beef: 318 lbs @ 4.50/lb
- Whole lamb: 40 to 50 lbs @ 6.75/lb
What’s ‘hanging weight’?
Hanging weight is the weight of the carcass before butchering. During butchering there is some shrinkage due to evaporation, and some fat and bone is trimmed. The weight of meat you receive in your order will be slightly less than the hanging weight listed on your invoice.
Contact us
To place an order or learn more about the farm, email Ray and Sue at halford.graze@gmail.com or call 705-724-1793.
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