It's More...

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What a great group we had at the class! And we just love when the farm is filled with friendly folks! 


We would like to say it went off without a hitch, but that just isn't the case. 


Nothing if seems on the farm ever goes exact and butchering can be the same. But thats okay because that only helps empower folks because they can see it happens. And that it's all okay, you deal with things, you handle them and you get it done. 


And what got done? Ten families learned how they can put meat in the freezer and on the table and now have the confidence they need to undertake it. 


And the hog we slaughtered? He is going to our Papa Tim.  We love this, providing food to people love -especially those who are going to utilize it and truly honor that life.  And Papa? He plans to make sausages, bacon, hams and even head cheese to share with the people he loves.  


And you know this, this right here is the stuff guys. The real, the raw and little bit of what that meat on your table means, it's life, it's death and all the moments and memories in between. 


Tonight as we wrap it up and lay our heads we can again say "Thank you Lord for one more blessed, amazing day". 

 

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