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Katrina McQuail

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December 23, 2016

Twenty sixteen isn’t quite done, but we’re already looking ahead to 2017. We’ve got big plans for the farm, including:

IMG_8039Restarting our community supported agriculture (CSA) vegetable garden model. We’re looking for local households that want to receive fresh, seasonally appropriate, organically grown vegetables each week of the summer. We’ll provide you with recipes and tips on what to use them for. You’ll be signing up to be part of our broader farm community, with community socials and a deeper connection to the ebbs and flows of the seasons.

Wildflowers from MPOFPotentially starting up a flower / bouquet CSA. We’ve been inspired by other farmers that we know across the USA and Canada who are adding beauty to the lives of those around them by offering organically grown flowers either in pre-made bouquets or as a do-it-yourself option. No one wants to bring hidden sprays and chemicals into their homes, so avoid them by opting for sustainably grown flowers.

alex-bienSocial and educational events! We’ve already got our first house concert scheduled with Alex Bien, one of our 2010 apprentices. He’ll be on tour and is stopping in on February 4th, 2017 to bring the Lodge alive with his music. We’ll have tickets for this and other social and educational events early in 2017. Contact us for more information or to reserve your spot!

All of this on top of what we’ve always been doing:

2013 05 17 Favourite-CalfGrass-fed beef. Our cattle spend almost all of their lives out on pasture, with only the occasional visit to the barn, mainly if the weather is particularly unpleasant, or if we need to handle them and it is easier to use gates instead of electric fencing. Our cattle eat only grass and hay and graze as a herd, except during breeding season, when those we don’t want bred are kept separate from the bull.

Forest-PigsPastured Pork. Our sows, Sneeze and Hiccup are all cozy for the winter, waiting to farrow in March and treat us to another couple litters of adorable piglets whole live the majority of their lives out on pasture. They make mud pits, root around in the grass and make sport out of racing back and forth to the feeders when we check in on them at least twice a day.

2013 06 23 212Pastured Chicken. Our poultry are raised in pens (to protect them from animals and birds that think they’d make a tasty snack) that are moved daily onto fresh grass. They spend their days deciding whether they want to be in the shade or sunlight, chasing after insects and scratching in the dirt and grass. We think they’ve got it pretty good.

And… if we have time, energy and capacity, we’ve got ideas about a pie-of-the-month club, fresh bread and so much more! Keep checking back to see what else we’re rolling out, or sign up to be part of our email newsletters here.

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Nose-to-Tail Eating: Buying Organic Offal and Traditional Cuts in Ontario

Nose-to-Tail Eating: Buying Organic Offal and Traditional Cuts in Ontario

Nose-to-Tail Eating: Buying Organic Offal and Traditional Cuts in Ontario If you are searching for organic offal, traditional meat cuts, or pasture-raised nose-to-tail meat in Ontario, you are not alone. More people across the province are looking beyond steaks and chicken breasts and rediscovering how previous generations cooked by using the whole animal with intention and respect. At Meeting Place Organic Farm, nose-to-tail eating isn’t a trend. It’s how we’ve always approached farming and food.  If you know Tony McQuail, you know how much he loves to cook beef tongue. We raise certified organic, 100% grass fed beef, pork, and chicken, and make a wide range of traditional cuts and offal available to customers across Ontario through our online farm store and delivery routes. What Does Nose-to-Tail Eating Mean? Nose-to-tail eating means using as much of the animal as possible including organs, bones, and traditional cuts rather than relying only on a small selection of popular muscle meats. This approach: Reduces food waste Respects the life of the animal Provides nutrient-dense foods often missing from modern diets When animals are raised on pasture, fed a natural diet, and processed carefully, these cuts are not only usable — they are deeply nourishing and flavourful. Organic Beef Offal and Traditional Cuts Available in Ontario Our grass-fed, grass-finished beef is certified organic and raised entirely on pasture. Alongside familiar cuts, we offer a range of traditional beef options that support nose-to-tail eating: Beef liver Beef kidney Beef tongue Beef cheeks Oxtail Beef bones and knuckle bones (with and without marrow) Nose-to-tail ground beef These cuts are ideal for bone broth, slow braises, stews, and traditional recipes from many cultures. Beef liver, for example, is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available, while oxtail and cheeks create rich, collagen-filled meals when cooked low and slow.Here's a recipe to try for Jamaican Oxtail Stew. Pasture-Raised Pork Offal and Heritage Cuts Our pork is pasture-raised and certified organic, living outdoors where they are able to root and wallow. Pork is particularly well suited to nose-to-tail eating, and many traditional cuisines rely on these cuts. Available pork offal and traditional cuts include: Pork heart Pork kidney Pork tongue Pork trotters (feet) Pork tail Pork jowl and pork jowl bacon These cuts are prized for their flavour, fat content, and ability to enrich soups, stocks, and slow-cooked dishes. Pork jowl, has long been used as a flavour base in traditional cooking, while trotters are naturally rich in gelatin for broths. Organic Chicken: Using the Whole Bird Whole-animal eating is especially important with poultry. Our organic, pasture-raised chickens and only raised between April and September because our midwestern Ontario weather is too cold for them to pasture outside beyond that.  They are processed with care, and we make a full range of nose-to-tail chicken cuts available: Chicken livers Chicken hearts Chicken gizzards Chicken feet Chicken backs and necks Chicken feet, backs, and necks are excellent for deeply nourishing broth, while hearts and gizzards are traditional staples fried, stewed or sauteed. These cuts are often overlooked, yet they are some of the most affordable and useful items in the freezer. Why Ontario Customers Are Choosing Nose-to-Tail Meat Across Ontario, customers are rethinking where their meat comes from and how much of the animal they’re actually using. Nose-to-tail eating appeals to people who want: Less waste and more sustainability Better value from high-quality meat A stronger connection to their food traditions Buying offal and traditional cuts also supports smaller organic farms by allowing the entire animal to be used, rather than only a small percentage of popular cuts. How to Buy Organic Offal and Traditional Cuts in Ontario Meeting Place Organic Farm offers online ordering and scheduled delivery routes across Ontario. Availability varies seasonally, as we raise and process animals on a small scale, in alignment with organic standards and animal welfare. The best way to stay informed is to join our email list, where we announce restocks, bulk beef, pork, and chicken availability, and delivery dates. If you’re new to nose-to-tail cooking, start small: Add bones or chicken feet to your freezer for bone broths Try ground meat blended with organ cuts, what we call our Nose to Tail ground beef Slow-cook tougher cuts like cheeks or tongue These foods don’t require complicated recipes just time, care, and good ingredients. Eating with Intention Nose-to-tail eating isn’t about perfection. It’s about choosing food that aligns with your values, respecting animals, supporting organic farming, and reconnecting with how food has been prepared for generations. For customers across Ontario, we’re proud to offer certified organic, pasture-raised beef, pork, and chicken including the offal and traditional cuts that make whole-animal eating possible. To see what’s currently available, visit the farm store and join the email list at the bottom of our homepage for updates on upcoming deliveries.

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    Lucknow ON N0G2H0
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