LJF Livestock Program

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.

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Our Pork – Not the “Other White Meat”

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...Read More
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Ordering Half a Pork Share – An Example

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,...Read More
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The Weights – Live, Hanging and Freezer

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....Read More
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The T-bone Primer – Bone In or Boneless

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...Read More
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Pastured Poultry mid 2024 Check In

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...Read More
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Cuts of Pork

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,...Read More
Farm Life, LJF Livestock Program

Cuts of Beef

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...Read More
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Red Bridge Farm Feed Group Buys

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...Read More
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LJF Livestock Program – An Overview

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...Read More
LJF Livestock Program

Angus Beef – A Brief Summary

Angus beef can trace their lineage to the mid 1800s from a Scottish breed of cattle, called the Aberdeen Angus. Angus were bred to be robust and sturdy so they could...Read More
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Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs – A Brief Summary

Considered one of the oldest pedigree pig breeds from England, these droopy-eared white pigs with distinctive black spots are making a comeback. Originating from the Berkeley Valley in England near...Read More