Week of 20 December 2020

Holiday greetings and blessings to everyone! From all of us here at Old 99 Farm we want to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season this year.

The Market store will be CLOSED as of noon on Wednesday. Please check market for available items.

Pickups for meat, eggs or cowshares are available but PLEASE TEXT NICK REGARDING PICKUP. (519-755-0577)

Market will be open NEXT WEEK on New Years eve and new years day. Please pay close attention for market hours regarding those days.

We want to thank all of you for your loyal patronage and support of your local organic farm.
It truly warms our hearts to be able to provide high quality meats, eggs and produce to you all.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Climate Awareness campaign Ward13 (Dundas/Flamborough)

Hello all,
The climate Crisis is in full bloom, in spite of being hidden in the noise of the covid pandemic.
I’m sending this to lists I have that include people living in Ward 13, Hamilton. I actually live on the boundary, ward 12 side of the road, but no matter. Ward 13 is Dundas but goes way out to Kirkwall and past to Concession 10 on north, and Hwy 6 on the east except for Waterdown.

There is an initiative started by two millennial aged residents to start some local response to the climate crisis. The co-founder Alex Wilson told me they are gauging interest in the climate issue, hoping to mobilize around specific issues, maybe even a ‘culture of engagement’ with the City’s climate plan.

The first session was on the weekend; two more happening via zoom on Wed 16th, one at 12 and one at 6pm Link to zoom call here: https://zoom.us/j/99196600647 Cell phone access 647-374-4685
A friend attended the first session and gives this report:

It was a very interesting discussion. 14 ppl attended including Community Permaculture Lab members, a few from Dundas Works, a lawyer involved in environmental issues, a few who are very involved with Dundas churches and community gardens.

It was a good coming together of people seeking some organization to channel and focus our energies on climate issues.

There are obvious pockets of good works happening in the community and a suggestion to inventory these activities for an overall community direction, given the lack of apparent action on the part of council.

Same link for all: https://zoom.us/j/99196600647

We first heard of it on December 12, I attach that message with attached poster. Due to short notice, you can email alexwilson751@gmail.com to express interest to be on the mailing list. I invite you to share this event with others.

Subject: Kitchen Table Talks on Climate Change and the Environment.

Dundas Works facilitators Bob, Jim, Margot, Michelle and Tim continue to “meet” over the pandemic months to figure out a path forward. With other community leaders showing us how to properly conduct large group meetings online, we are also working toward this goal in the new year to continue our roundtables. One of those leaders is Alex Wilson, who is Constituency Assistant to MPP Sandy Shaw. Alex was instrumental in a recent Town Hall Sandy held on Bill 229. Alex is excited to host a Kitchen Table Talk on Climate Change and the Environment. There are three virtual sessions set up depending on your availability: - Saturday December 12th from 2-4 pm - Wednesday December 16th from 1-2 pm - Wednesday December 16th from 6-8 pm

Dundas Works – Articulating a Shared Vision for our Valley Town

Email: dundasworks2020@gmail.com Website: www.DundasWorks.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/DundasWorks/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Dundas_Works Instagram: www.instagram.com/dundasworks Public Forum: https://dundasworks.wixsite.com/public-forum Dundas Works Community Calendar: https://www.dundasworks.com/community-calendar

Week of 13 December 2020

“You can really taste the difference in everything at your farm. The vegetables taste so fresh and full of flavour and the chicken had absolutely delicious. Nothing like the watery metallic taste you find at organic grocery stores.”

Another customer recently discovered the farm and that’s what they had to say.
It reminds us that we as land stewards here at Old 99 Farm and doing the right thing.
It feels good, and you can taste the difference.

Feel free to order from our website with our wide selection of beef, pork and chicken we are sure to have what you’re looking for. Plenty of steaks, stew beef, bones for broth, tallow/fat for rendering, beef roasts, half and quarter chickens, 3 different types of pork chops, pork roasts, ribs, pork bones and so much more.
Veggies have been flying out of the greenhouses and its left me a little short on some items like health kick salad and that delicious magenta Swiss chard. I still have plenty of tender green kale, collard greens, choi sum, arugula, squash, sweet potatoes, onions, carrots. There is plenty more in the product list so have a peek and place your order for your favourites.

We still have Old 99 Farm gift cards available, please send us an email at old99farm2015@gmail.com to order one or if you have any questions.

Don’t forget our winter market hours are 4 pm to 6 pm Thursday and Friday.
Please place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time may not be processed. Special arrangements can be made for Saturday pickup by contacting Nick at 519-755-0577.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Winter Market UPDATE

Hello everyone, Nick here.
It’s winter and market times change accordingly.
I just want to send out a friendly reminder that market pick up days are Thursday and Friday from 4 PM to 6 PM.

If I’m not up at the front to meet you please text or call me at 519-755-0577. I’m around the farm but might be busy out back.

Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful evening!

Be well,
Nick

Week of 6 December 2020

2020 is coming to a close quickly. With Christmas right around the corner why not give a unique gift – a gift gard for Old 99 Farm. To order one or for more info please email old99farm2015@gmail.com

Winter greens are hold well in the greenhouse with the colder temperatures. The sides have been closed down for winter and the row cover is keeping things even warmer.

It was a full market last week! Thanks everyone who ordered. I sold out of Health Kick Salad and I will announce when I have more. Theres plenty of delicious tender green kale, red kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, parsley, choi sum, butternut squash, acorn squash, turban squash, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, cooking onions, turnips, and more! Check the market to place your order.

We cooked an amazing pork roast here at the farm last weekend. It was tender and juicy, full of rich flavour. With warmer temperatures leaving us its time to move cooking indoors and we’ve got you covered. Whether its a pork roast, a pork hock, a cross rib beef roast or a sirloin roast it is sure to be a hit at your next family meal.

Please remember to place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time may not be processed. Pickup times are 4pm to 6pm Thursday and Friday. Special arrangements can be made for Saturday pick up by calling or texting Nick at 519-755-0577. Have a great week everyone!

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Week of 29 November 2020

Wow! It’s the first week of December and we all know what means. . .
Christmas is fast approaching, are you looking for a unique gift idea?
We’ve created a treasure chest of beef and pork gift certificates!
We’ll send out an electronic gift card to make it even easier. If you’re interested please send an email to old99farm2015@gmail.com.
Give the gift or delishious organic beef or pork this season.

Besides all the great grass fed beef and pork we have our farm fresh eggs and pasture raised chicken. The sirloin steaks have been popular but have you tried the rib steaks or t-bones? They go great on the BBQ.
While you pick up your meats and eggs you can also select fresh vegetables and leafy greens.
We have plenty of fresh green kale, Swiss chard, choi sum, health kick salad mix, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and acorn squash. There are still a few turnips left in the garden and lots of delishious collard greens.

Please remember to place your order before 7 AM Thursday. Orders placed after this time may not be processed.
Market days are Thursday and Friday from 4-6 pm. Special arrangement for Saturday pickup can be may by calling or texting Nick at 519-755-0577.

Thanks everyone who came last week! Its great to see new faces.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

input for Week of Nov 15

Christmas is fast approaching, are you looking for a unique gift idea? I was just asked by the parent of a young family customer if I could do a gift certificate for meats, produce, etc. I said sure, of course! So we’ve created a treasure chest of beef and pork. We’ll send out an electronic gift card and make it all fancy. If interested, send an email to old99farm2015@gmail.com.
Give the gift or organic deliciousness this season.

…Customer Testimony…
“The kale I bought last week is still fresh and crispy. It tastes so good. Nothing like the stuff from the grocery store. I’m so glad we found your farm!”
This is a testimony from a customer who called me while they were on lunch break to tell me they really enjoyed their salad.
If that isn’t positive testimony I don’t know what is.

Have you tried our green frilly kale? Its on SPECIAL this week for 50% OFF!

We also have turnips (tops on), red kale, collard greens, health kick salad blend, Swiss chard, choi sum, carrots, baby carrots, beets, three types of squash, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, tropeana onions, black currants and of course our pasture raised beef, pork, chicken, rabbits and eggs.
We want to remind you that if you have any questions, comments or concerns we love to hear from you!

WINTER MARKET HOURS – 4PM to 6PM Thursday and Friday.
Special arrangement for pickup can be made for Saturdays by contacting Nick at 519-755-0577.

Please remember to place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time will not be processed.

Thank you all who came last week, it was great to see so many new faces! Keep your eyes on the blog for upcoming bring-a-friend deals for new customers and weekly incentives for our weekly visitors.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Week of 8 November 2020

“If something is not eating your plants then your garden is not part of the ecosystem.”

Here at Old 99 Farm we strive to maintain our relationship with the ecosystem. Through permaculture design and practises and Korean Natural Farming techniques we grow nutrient dense high quality organic vegetables, greens and meats. Have you tried one of Nick’s grass and hay fed rabbits for a family dinner? Very lean, low in cholesterol and full of delicate flavour it will sure be a hit at your next family meal.
See market for availability.

This week we have turnips and turnip greens, health kick salad blend, Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, choi sum, parsley, carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, cream acorn squash, acorn squash just to name a few.
Plenty of steaks: T-bone, sirloin, top round and rib. Cross rib and sirloin roasts as well as pork roasts. Pork: loin chops, rack chops, butt chops, hocks, ribs, etc!
Whole, half or quarter chicken also available.
Please place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time will not be processed.

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NEW WINTER MARKET HOURS****
Market pick up times are still Thursday and Friday. Times are now 4PM to 6PM.
Special arrangements for pickup can be made on Saturday by appointment only. Please contact Nick at 519-755-0577 if needed.

We’re always excited to see everyone at market days. Have a safe and healthy week friends!

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Week of 1 November 2020

“We cooked the Cross Rib roast we bought last week and it was the best beef we’ve ever tasted. So much flavour and it made great sandwiches for work the next day. We will definitely be coming back for more!”

“We did up those pork chops on the BBQ for Sunday dinner. They were so flavourful and moist! How did you guys do that? By far the best pork I’ve ever had!”

Hey folks. Have you tried our pasture raised, grass fed beef and pork yet? The quotes above are from two of our new customers who did recently.

We also have plenty of veggies available like kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, tropeana onions, bulb onions, health kick salad mix, choi sum, beets, turnips, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, carrots and much more! Also available are our delicious free range eggs (white and brown mixed) that we get too many compliments about to list here. You will have to try them for yourself to taste the difference! And yes, the white eggs are exactly the same as the brown eggs. They all live together, eat the same food and scratch the same dirt for bugs and worms.

We also have plenty of pastured chicken available in whole, halves and quarters which are perfect for any size family or feast.
Grass and hay fed rabbits are now available, please check quantities in the market. If you’re wondering how to cook rabbit or what it tastes like; think of chicken. Yes, rabbit has very similar texture to chicken with a lighter, more delicate taste and significantly less fat and cholesterol. Any recipe for chicken is totally interchangeable with rabbit. Cooking temperature and times are the same and will result in a meal sure to please everyone.

Please remember to place your order BEFORE 7 AM Thursday morning. Orders placed after this time may not be processed.
Market pickup times are Thursday and Friday from 3PM to 6PM.
Special arrangements for pickup can be made for Saturday; please contact Nick at 519-755-0577 to arrange a time.

Thank you all for supporting your local organic farm. We look forward to seeing everyone again this week.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami

Week of 25 October 2020

Its that time once again friends! Time for your weekly farm update and products available this week.
The pork butchering workshop went very well, and while it was happening we had a new bull calf born.
Lots of smiling faces were abound at the farm on Saturday and it was great to have everyone here. Thank you for maintaining social distance!
This week’s products are similar to last week with collards, kale, chard, salad greens, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, cream acorn squash and turban squash. Theres plenty of baby turnips available along with new crop baby carrots and full size carrots.
I will have more fryer size rabbits available this weekend. Plenty of beef, pork and chicken available in all your favourite cuts.
I want to ask you all if you habe tried our mild or hot Italian style sausages yet? With their full flavour, won’t be disappointed! Great on the BBQ or squeeze out the filling and make spaghetti and meatballs! Half and quarter beef and pork are also available.
Please remember to place your order BEFORE 7am Thursday. Orders placed after this time may not be processed.
Pickup times are Thursday and Friday from 3pm to 6pm. If you need special pickup, arrangements can be made by contacting Nick at 519-755-0577.
Thank you all who came last week, we look forward to seeing everyone again this week.

Be well,
Nick & Angela
Ian & Cami