Farmer Work Shop At FCF 3-26-16

Welcome to our "Farm Report" where we share a little bit about what is happening at the farm. If you would like an up close and personal encounter with us we welcome you to schedule a farm tour by e-mailing Dennis at thisisdennis@windstream.net. We love visitors and love to connect you with your food source!

We will be having a workshop for farmer's or anyone interested in farming for that matter, here, on April 5th, Tuesday. See the link below for details:
http://www.foginfo.org/our-programs/farmer-workshops/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYkyBz0qDvY watch this and buy our bud nip free tators! Only a few left for this year. https://fullcirclerealfoods.com/store?q=sweet+potatoes

We may make a quick trip to George C Owens Silvopasture soon, if interested in going with a van load let us know imed.

Also we may have an empty house next door for a bit if anyone is interested in coming to the farm and even bringing the whole family for a weekend or a full week. If anyone wants to live near us short or long term we can talk about that too, thisisidennis@windstream.net

Jax Folks give the below a BIG heads up!!!
CONSUMED, is an entertaining and important narrative feature film (not a documentary) that sheds light on Genetically Modified foods, champions the Right To Know movement and promotes the campaign to require GMO labeling on foods in the US.
Mihaela Telecan local nutritionist, signed up to host a screening of CONSUMED ON April 13 at 7:30 pm in Jax Beach, at Beach Boulevard Stadium 18 Address: 14051 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL
The film premiered at the 2015 LA Film Festival and features a stellar cast including Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), Kunal Nayyar (Big Bang Theory), Victor Garber (Argo), Zoe Lister-Jones (Lola Versus), Taylor Kinney (Chicago Fire), Anthony Edwards (Top Gun), Griffin Dunne (Dallas Buyers Club), and Beth Grant (Mindy Project).
“This jarring film cries out for all citizens who care about the health of people and the planet to get engaged” –Gary Hirshberg, Chairman, Just Label It
You can help the screening to happen by spreading the word and of course you reserving a ticket for yourself as well. I only have 10 days to pre-sell only 56 tickets. This number of ticks is minimum required to reserves the theater and guarantees that it will happen.
Please share the link to the screening site http://gathr.us/screening/14198 ASAP so friends can reserve a ticket. Since the screening will only happen if enough tickets are reserved in advance, you’ll only be charged for your ticket once the minimum amount has been met.
“Very entertaining, relatable, suspenseful and informative and a real eye opener to what is going on. This film has re-inspired and educated me. “ Erin Brockovich  

Pork highlights...
As you have probably noticed the pork inventory has been low. We have been processing Brian's final pigs so the inventory will increase over the next week and then more in April as the final pigs go to the butcher. Following this, there will be a delay until Ben's pigs are ready in June/July so stock up while you can.

Also, we have filled up the inventory for the following specialty items:

Pork Heart
- Benefits: A pig's heart is one of the animal's most active organs, so it's quite lean. It has a rich, dense flavor, especially when it's fresh and the fat is trimmed away ahead of time.
- How To Cook: http://www.livestrong.com/article/469345-how-to-cook-pig-heart/

- Product Details: https://fullcirclerealfoods.com/store/product/pork-heart

Pork Liver
- Benefits: Pork liver belongs to the protein food group, and you should consume 5 to 6 ounces of this food group daily, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture dietary guidelines. It provides macronutrients you need for energy and tissue maintenance, including protein and fat. It also comes loaded with vitamins and minerals, with a single serving providing your entire recommended daily intake of some nutrients.
- Recipe: http://www.mydeliciousmeals.com/recipe/pork-liver-with-onions

- Product Details: https://fullcirclerealfoods.com/store/product/pork-liver

Pork Kidney
- Benefits: The kidneys provide a range of nutrients, helping to provide your body with the nutrition required for function. They also provide various micronutrients, which can also benefit your health such as Vitamins B-12, B-5, B-3 and B-2.
- How To Cook: https://littleballofmadness.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/how-to-clean-and-prepare-pigs-kidneys/
- Product Details: https://fullcirclerealfoods.com/store/product/pork-kidney


Below is a good article about the general benefits of eating organ meats:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/12/30/eating-organ-meats.aspx

As we mentioned last time, lard is also an excellent option to cook with and also we have just made some fresh Pork Broth and are offering a discount when you buy 5 at a time: Pork Broth-5 PK.

Thanks for being conscious consumers who vote with your pocket book by supporting our growing family of farms and budding entrepreneurs,
Dennis and Alicia and the FCF Team