The Piedmont Farm Tour
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/27/2019 to
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"The annual Piedmont Farm Tour is coming up soon and you’re not going to want to miss it! Co-Sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association and Weaver Street Market, the tour is April 27 – 28 from 2 – 6 pm.  You will have the
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Passing of Mrs. Ruth Teague
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/25/2019 to
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It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ruth Sockwell Teague, a founder and owner of our great farm. She was Franklin's wife, George Teague's mother, and Ben Miller’s grandmother. Ruth passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday
Lunch and Learn with Reedy Fork Farm!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/5/2019 to
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"We love sharing our experience, knowledge and information about our farm and we have a great opportunity coming up for you to participate as well. Mark your calendars now for the Alamance County Cooperative Extension's ""Lunch and Learn"" Series on
How Many Tons. Guess and Win
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 3/1/2019 to
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"We started milling feed back in 2007, when we had trouble finding organic feed for our cows. We started making our own rations, and found that other organic farmers wanted to buy it from us.
Since that time, we've milled more and more feed
Bulk Buying Saves You a Ton
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 2/22/2019 to
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"We all know that purchasing organic feed pays big dividends in the long run, but we have lots of customers that save even more by purchasing our feed in bulk!
Bulking Up. We sell our feed in quarter, half, and full tons, saving you a ton on the
We Have Milo (And We're in Stitches)
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 2/6/2019 to
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We have a new grain at Reedy Fork Farm. It's called milo here in the South, and if you go north it's often called grain sorghum. Milo is a good alternative for corn and can add diversity to your feed, providing 7-9% protein and 1400 kcal/lb. Its
Now Offering Organic Seeds!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/25/2019 to
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"If this winter weather has you longing or spring, we have great news for you! Reedy Fork Organic Store will soon be offering USDA Organic (which means 100% NonGMO) Seed by High Mowing.
We'll be carrying bush beans, cucumber, lettuce, kale,
How to Provide for Your Chickens in the Cold
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/24/2019 to
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" It's Cold. There is snow on the ground and you've got the heat turned up and you're wearing layers to keep you warm. It's just natural to think that your chickens also need a heater - or at least a sweater. The truth is, however, less is more
Spreading Cheer
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/10/2019 to
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We recently received an email from some of our loyal customers, Mike and Sue, featuring Reedy Fork Farm on their YouTube channel Farm to Brookdale. In this segment Mike has included information on his organically fed Guinea Hens and after taking a
About Those Beef Recalls...
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 1/1/2019 to
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" We hate to see another recall in the news about ground beef. It probably makes you a little nervous, with good reason! We want to assure you that at Reedy Fork Farm we are confident in our processor and the practices that they use to make sure all
The Christmas Story
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 12/18/2018 to
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"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 11/19/2018 to
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" O Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
His mercy endureth forever. (Psalm 136:1)
It’s that time of year. Through the generations, as the harvest is gathered, farmers begin to count their blessings. Like the generations who have gone
Now Delivering to Roanoke!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 11/17/2018 to
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"We'll be at Big Lots parking lot, 2911 Hershberger Road NW on the fourth Thursday of each month. Delivery cost is as follows:
Cost per bag:
Less than 10-50lb bags - $25 flat fee
11-39 50lb bags - $1.50 per 50lb bag
$50 for first ton 2nd
Aloe Pellets - Now Available
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 10/16/2018 to
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Aloe has long been known for its soothing, healing properties. Many of you have an aloe plant in your kitchen to treat burns and minor injuries. Fertrell has a new aloe based product that offers your animals a boost to their immune system with
Ten Things About George!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 9/21/2018 to
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" We're not telling you when, but George was born in September...a while back. To celebrate his birthday month, here are ten fun facts about George that you may not know.
1. George initially thought that the whole organic thing was a bunch of
How We Prepare for a Hurricane
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 9/14/2018 to
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" When a hurricane threatens to pay a visit, it's a race against time to get the farm ready. And for us, there are no hard and fast rules on how to prepare. You just have to go with your gut when you have so much at stake on a 500 acre farm.
Our
What Color is Your Egg Yolk?
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 9/11/2018 to
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" If you weigh the eggs that a hen lays over a year's time, you'll discover that the number equals to about eight times her body weight.* A lot of what a hen eats goes right into her eggs, especially effecting the color of the yolks.
Now we have
First Egg Stories
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 9/1/2018 to
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" Last week we asked you to share some stories of your ""first eggs"". Here's the first 'clutch'! Thanks to all of you who shared! And it's not too late to send in your first egg story .
We'd been told that chickens start laying at between
We're Planting: Forage Sorghum
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/31/2018 to
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"Forage sorghum is a type of grass that we grow to feed our cows. It's particularly suited for the hot and sometimes dry summers we have here in North Carolina. We use forage sorghum in our silage, giving our herd protein that they need during the
Look, See the Farm
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/25/2018 to
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" Bill Wilson and Katie Fallon write engaging children's books about real children who are connecting with nature. Their first book was ""Look, See the Bird"", about a children - and birds - who live on a coffee plantation in Nicaragua.
Their
Stoney Mountain Has Lots of Wool!
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/19/2018 to
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"Reedy Fork Farm offers a wide variety of organic feed, including organic sheep feed, the feed of choice for Stoney Mountain Farm . Stoney Mountain has seven pastures on 60 acres of land in Burlington. Their livestock is mainly Navajo Churro sheep,
Sale: Organic Roasts - $7 per Pound
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/15/2018 to
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Get ready for those nights when there's a nip of fall in the air with these delicious roasts from our Farm
We Oughta Be in Pictures
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 8/11/2018 to
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"Organic Valley came to visit recently, and took some pictures of the Teague family and the farm. Take a look!!
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The Cost is Worth It
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 7/19/2018 to
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" When people first begin to buy organic and non-GMO products, they sometimes get a bit of sticker shock. Let's face it, the initial cost of feeding your animals organic products is more. The operative word there, however, is 'initial'.
At Reedy
Sale: Fertrell Berry Mix & Holly Care
Posted by Reedy Fork Organic Farm on 7/17/2018 to
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"Take 10% off your purchase of Fertrell's Berry Mix or Holly Care fertilizers when you purchase a 25 or 50 pound bag in the month of July. More, bigger, tastier berries are not far away! Sale ends July 31, 2018.
Order here: Berry Mix or