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Co-op Product Availability
Most poultry products are seasonal and not always available all
times of the year. Some. like chickens, are generally available
but there may be time periods where you have to wait till a batch
is processed. Holiday roasting turkeys and geese are processed in
the fall, as are ducks. All whole birds are this year's hatch and
are never more than 7 months of age. Poultry should be ordered early
in the spring before the end of hatching season for best availability.
The processed poultry are provided as whole, cleaned, frozen birds
complete with giblets when appropriate or as portions in packages.
Encouraging early ordering and advance payment
is essential to the success of the Co-op. It provides the consumer
the certainty of getting the desired item at a predictable time
and at a price that is fair to all involved. It allows the Co-op
to plan the season’s endeavors with the knowledge of how many
products will be required, and when. This planning helps reduce
costs and risks and allows the producer to concentrate on raising
(rather than marketing) the livestock.
USDA Inspection
All the meat products sold to members are processed at a USDA Inspected
facility. Whenever possible, local processing plants are utilized.
No products sold to members are butchered or dressed on the producers’
farms. USDA Inspection adds cost but provides consistent quality
and ensures the animals are processed safely. It also demonstrates
the Co-op’s philosophy of supporting local family businesses
and keeping farm dollars in the community.
Membership
Fees and Options
A single family membership for the 2009
calendar year costs $85.00 per year. Each membership comes with
one of several product options, depending
upon the interests of the purchaser. Please see the option list
on the membership sign up page
for a complete listing of the available sign up options. Members
get to choose one of the items from the list as their membership
option. The options may vary during the course of the season as
product availability fluctuates.
Renewal Discounts
Returning customers that
renew their memberships are awarded one additional food item
free as
a gesture of our appreciation for their continued support. This
is in addition to their membership option. Please
see the renewal option drop down menu on the membership
sign up page for a complete listing of the available renewal
options. Returning members get to choose one item from the drop
down menu as their renewal option. The options may vary during the
course of the season as product availability fluctuates.
Poultry Purchases
Members may order additional poultry products at any time.
However, after hatching season (end of May) all items are subject
to availability. There is a fairly wide variation in poultry weights
as the males weigh more than females, and each bird grows at its
own natural rate. A range of weights is given for each bird as a
means of comparison. Members are guaranteed a bird in the weight
range, but not a specific weight. We will always try to accommodate
any specifically requested weight.
Heritage Turkeys, Geese and Ducks
Whole
Turkeys are available as holiday roasters
in the fall. A limited amount of whole birds and value added turkey
products are available at other times of the year. The Soy-Free
geese are sold as whole birds and are available in the fall until
supplies run out. Ducks are available as whole birds in the fall
until supplies run out. The whole bird pricing is based on weight
and is finalized after the birds are butchered.
A deposit is required for each bird ordered; the final cost,
less the deposit, is paid when the birds are delivered. Turkeys
are divided into weight categories: small (under 10 lbs), medium
(10-15 lbs) and large (over 15 lbs). All cost the same, but the
categories allow us to better match weight expectations. Geese weigh
7 to 10 lbs. Ducks weigh 2.5 to 3.5 lbs. Please see the product
description page for more information
about our heritage turkeys,
geese, and ducks.
Genuine Heritage
Breed Chicken
Many of our genuine heritage breed chickens are provided to us by
the Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch in Lindsborg, KS, while a smaller
number are raised here locally in CO. These
are certified heritage chickens, humanely raised on pasture, all
natural, no antibiotics. They are available as whole birds as well
as packages of breasts, thighs and legs. All heritage chicken products
are sold by the pound. Please see the product description
page for more information about these truly unique heritage
chickens.
Eggs
Chicken eggs and Soy-Free duck
eggs come in cartons of 12 eggs each and have a set price that is
paid for up front at the time of the order. The demand for farm
fresh eggs is very high. To be as fair to everyone as possible and
to allow everyone that wants eggs to be able to get some, we ask
that you limit your advance order for eggs
to no more than 12 dz chicken eggs and 12 dz duck eggs. After
everyone's advance orders are met, more eggs can be purchased on
an as-available basis. We appreciate your understanding in this
request.
Pork
Purchases
All natural, locally raised and processed bulk pork is available
as a side of pork cut to your specifications. Whole processed pigs
can also be ordered. A side of pork is about 60 lbs of freezer meat.
Pork must be ordered in advance. Please email
us for information on whole pork orders and cut sheets for custom
processing.
Lamb Purchases
Locally grown and processed lamb, raised naturally on a Soy-Free
diet, is available in value packs of approximately 10, 20 or 30
lbs each. The contents of each pack will vary but will include selections
from the following cuts: lamb roasts, streaks, ground lamb, stew
meat, Shish Kabob meat, and lamb sausage. Lamb is a seasonal product,
with lambs born in February and ready for processing in late summer.
Meat and Poultry
Sampler and Value Packs
For those that are interested in some of the different types of
food items that can be purchased through the Co-op, we have put
together some variety sampler and value packs that offer different
selections of our meats and poultry. The Heritage
Poultry samplers includes a variety of our heritage turkey
and chicken food items. The Sausage
value pack each include selections of diferent types of
sausage. Please see the Sampler
Page for more detailed information on the contents included
in each sampler or value pack. You may also click on the name of
the sample or value pack on the shopping cart to get a description.
Price Guarantee
The prices listed for the various products offered by the Co-op
are not expected to change through out the season. However, some
of the food items are from suppliers outside the direct control
of the Co-op and both price and availability may be subject to change
at any time. We will always review any price changes with members
before pickup or delivery.
Pick
Up and Drop Off Locations
Members are encouraged to pick up their purchases at Tedach Ranch.
All members will be notified when their items are available. Because
this is a working ranch, pick ups must be scheduled
in advance.
We also have a couple drop off points where we periodically drop
off ordered products. One is a private residence in the Park Hill
area of Denver near Montview and Grape St. Another is Johnson Acres
off HWY 7 in Brighton. We also drop of at DeLaney Community Farm
in Aurora. Please contact
us to arrange to pick up purchases at any of these drop off
locations.
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