LJF Livestock Program

Supermarket pork often lacks flavor, with a spongy texture that leaves little to savor. That’s why most conversations about pork revolve around cured bacon or smoked barbecue roasts, rather than the meat itself. But our pork is different—juicy, rich, and brimming with the flavor that…

Ordering a half hog share is the best value we offer, providing a substantial discount compared to buying the same cuts at retail prices. By working directly with the butcher, you save on processing costs—almost half or more—compared to pork prepared for individual resale. These…

These are fancy cattle with good carcass genetics from registered Angus cows, bred by the top Angus bulls available, animals that we have raised with care and kindness. Pigs too. Let’s use beef for our example. Live Weight vs. Hanging Weight Let’s assume an average…

When you buy a share of beef from a farmer like us there are choices to make.  You could argue that the big grocers and the “system” is trying to program us on what cuts of beef we should be eating at home. Conspiracy? Possibly. …

We did it folks. We took the past 3+ years to raise broilers for our own freezer and have had varying amounts of success. Like a lot of things on a farm, even with the vast knowledge now available on the interwebs, we stubbed our…

We are excited to be a dealer for the Alumi-Coops, made by Superior Poultry Products in LaGrange, IN.  Our territory covers the Seattle area north to the Canadian border and south to Oregon and east to the Idaho border. We decided to switch to the…

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our pigs.  Our “pastured pork” is free to graze all day, every day, and we supplement their grazing with 100% organic, non-GMO, Washington based pig feed. When you select your portion, from 1/4 to whole, we…

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our cows.  Our cows are 100% grass-fed and grass finished and have access to pasture their entire life. We use the very best haylage and alfalfa from throughout Washington state. When you select your portion, from…

One of the great legacies of the Stanwyck’s (Joe’s Fleece Fields, etc.) was that they worked closely with their neighbors to insure excellent livestock feed was available at an affordable price. We wanted to continue that at Lake Joy Farmstead. We have partnered with The Red…

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great pride in how we raise our animals.  We believe in a holistic approach that is beneficial to the earth, the animal and of course the ultimate destination, the family dinner table. We sell portions of the beef and…