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Large Black Pig

We have been doing some research. Check out oakpostranch to read more. For some reason, I can't copy and paste what I've written there.

Animal Description:

The Large Black breed is also known as the Cornwall, Devon or Lop-Eared Black. They are large, sturdy animals that are excellent producers of high quality meat. Large Blacks are well known for their prolificacy and milk production abilities, as well.

Sounds like good animal to me.

Pork Order to UP

I will be delivering pork to the UP this coming weekend (Jan. 2-4 or so). There will be no delivery charge for all orders placed. Call 218-564-5480 or email me theranch [at] wcta [dot] net to place your order. You may order a quarter hog (approx. 36#, details below), or individual cuts.

Quarter Hog is approximately 36#:
(no substitutions for this order)
2 quarter hams (3# ea.)
2 roasts (3# ea.)
8 pk chops (16 chops, 1/2 # ea.)
4 pk bacon (1# pk)
3# seasoned sausage
3# ground pork
4# rendered lard
Cost: $4.10/# (approx. $150)

Nitrate-Free Wild Rice Brats - $6.75/pk

I will also have Nitrate-Free Wild Rice Brats along. First come, first served. If you want to make sure you get some, please place an order by calling or emailing me. They come 6 per pk. Price is $6.75/pk. We ordered a whole hog made into brats (116#) and they are almost gone! If you want some, please let me know.

For more information about our farm, check out our website: oakpostranch [dot] com.

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Check it out. I will be double-blogging for a little while until I figure out how to use my new website. I have incorporated the blog into the website, so that everything is cohesive in content and image. I enjoyed working with Blogger, but its time has come for me. I need more! Please comment, so that I know if the new page is working, and whether it needs additions or not.

Thanks!

Pork Order

Our pork orders are ready! One order was sold, then the customer decided they didn't want their pork after all. The time was not right. If anyone would like to take advantage of this, please contact me soon.

We also have nitrate-free wild rice brats for sale. They come 6 per pack. They are delicious! You may purchase them for $6.50/pack. First come, first served!

Only a Farm Kid

When you're from the country you look at things a little different.

A Minnesota farmer got in his pickup and drove to a neighboring farm and knocked at the door. A young boy, about 9, opened the door.

'Is yer Dad home?' the farmer asked.

'No sir, he ain't,' the boy replied. 'He went into town.'

'Well,' said the farmer, 'Is yer Mother here?'

'No, sir, she ain't here neither. She went into town with Dad.'

'How about your brother, Howard? Is he here?'

No sir, 'He went with Mom and Dad.'

The farmer stood there for a few minutes, shifting from one foot to the other and mumbling to himself.

'Is there anything I can do fer ya?' the boy asked politely 'I know where all the tools are, if you want to borry one. Or maybe I could take a message fer Dad.'

'Well,' said the farmer uncomfortably, 'I really wanted to talk to yer Dad. It's about your brother Howard getting my daughter, Pearly Mae, pregnant.'

The boy considered for a moment. 'You would have to talk to Pa about that', he finally conceded. 'If it helps you any, I know that Pa charges $500 for the bull and $50 for the hog, but I really don't know how much he gets fer Howard'

Merry Christmas Everyone!