Te Rata News

Layer Hens will be available in May and June 2012.

We will be delivering to Dargaville on Friday 25 May 2012.

Chickens will be available to be pick up from the farm on 26 May between 9.00 and 11.00 am.

We will be delivering to Silverdale on Saturday 23 June 2012.

Please note, these will be the last chickens available until early next year.

Email info@familyfarm.co.nz or phone 09 431 7550 to place your order.

Where to buy Te Rata Pork

The Farm Butchery
10 Queen St
Warkworth
Phone: 09 425 8949

The new owners of The Farm Butchery in Warkworth are committed to helping bring about positive change in the butchery industry. They run their own farms, raise their own livestock and have the luxury of knowing where and how their meat is raised. Now their customers can enjoy the same benefits. The Farm Butchery is committed to sourcing only the best meat from hardworking, local farmers. High animal welfare standards and sustainable farming practices are key to these farm-to-butchery relationships. By early 2012 they aim to provide full traceability on all their meat products and a guarantee that the animals and land were well cared for in as natural a way as possible. Sales by email will also be coming on line soon.

Family Farm Open Day

Our Farm Open day on the 14th of January was enjoyed by all who came. Our visitors were able to feed pigs and piglets, sample the farm atmosphere, collect eggs, cuddle chickens and chat to the locals.

We raised $100 for the Tearfund Gift for Life Project (www.giftforlife.co.nz/gift/). This project helps farmers in developing countries by providing training, basic materials, seeds and livestock. Thank you to everyone who donated to this worthy cause.

The next open day will be in November 2012. Keep an eye on our website for details.