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Friday Greetings 👋
Let me just say that our customers are top notch!
Your response to our 10-day Pasture Perfect Pork Sale (still going strong through Sunday, July 18th!) has proven to me that the demand for truly pasture-raised meats that come from well-loved animals is not some kind of fad.
Sales events always introduce us to new customers. Friends of the family, friends of friends, ALL are welcome.
We invite folks who want to know where their food comes from to pick up here at the ranch. We also love to respond to fact-finding questions from folks who care how their food is raised.
What’s the #1 question?
“How is Ramstead Ranch’s pasture-raised pork different from store-bought pork?”
Great question! I believe the care we give our pigs is without comparison. We work hard to provide them with a low-stress life that’s in balance with nature.
I am happy to share what we do and how it makes our pigs’ lives (and our community) better. Here we go!
Ramstead pigs, living the good life!
Our truly pasture-raised pigs live a very different life from conventionally raised pigs. There are three major differences:
1. The pigs at Ramstead live the good life-- Our pigs live outdoors in the sun and the shade. They run, root, wallow, lounge and get to behave like real pigs. It is our goal to give them a life worth living, every day.
Contrast that habitat to the closed buildings where conventional pigs are raised. Crowded housing situations with concrete floors deprive most pigs in the US of the opportunity to express their natural curiosity.
2. Our pigs benefit the environment--When properly rotated across pastures and woodlands, pigs introduce an amazing amount of natural fertilizer in balanced quantities. Their manure is spread directly on the soil and stomped in, meaning that it quickly gets incorporated by the ecosystem.
By contrast, conventional pig farming concentrates waste and manure in giant lagoons that emit harmful gases into the air. Lagoons are also at risk of leaching into the ground and surface water, where it can negatively impact the ecosystem.
3. The meat is better for you—What we eat matters! And it matters what animals we consume eat, too. Our pigs eat a diverse diet of plants, grasses, roots, bugs, and whatever they find in our no-spray pastures. They also receive a simple mix of grains that nourishes them and allows them to grow at a healthy pace. Their feed contains all non-GMO ingredients and is corn-free and soy-free.
Alternatively, pigs raised in the conventional system are fed a cocktail of antibiotics and growth-promoting agents. The goal is to produce lots of cheap meat, fast. Most pigs never eat a bite of the grasses essential to developing the higher Omega-3s and healthy fats that make Ramstead meats more nourishing. Nor does their meat develop the rich taste that comes from exercise and a diverse diet like our pigs do!
You and I both know that the hidden cost of cheap food is being paid by folks with failing health and out-of-balance consumption habits.
When you purchase from farms like ours where you can see how the animals are raised and know how the land is being treated, you change the landscape of the broken food system in this country one delicious bite at a time. We are grateful for the opportunity to answer the call for better meat for you, your friends, and your families.
As a reminder, you can still make selections from our Pasture Perfect Pork Sale through this Sunday. If I can make a recommendation to you, the best value and variety options we have are the Pasture Perfect Pork Boxes.
They've been super popular, but we still have plenty in stock. You can get yours or review the entire sale offering here:
Shop the Sale
Take care, and as always, thanks for your support!
Your Farmer,
-Eileen
Bulk Deadlines: Pre-Order Yours Today!
We're fulfilling bulk order all season long, but these Custom Pre-Order deadlines are coming right up:
Custom Whole and Half Pig Pre-Order, FINAL Order Deadline for 2021 THIS SUNDAY July 18th -->View Options
Custom Whole and Half Beef Pre-Order, Next Order Deadline is Aug 1st -->View Options
If you have questions about which bulk options are right for you, check out our Bulk Buyer's Guide.
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In your neighborhood...
The Thursday Market at Perry Street is ON!
Order anytime before Sunday at 11:59 pm to pickup on Thursdays between 3-7 pm. We'll be there every week through October.
The market is in full swing. We spread out in the cul de sac on the corner of 10th and Perry St. on the South Hill, PLUS, we'll be stretching out into the soft green grass of Grant Park. Come relax with lots of elbow room and add your smiling face to the neighborhood market vibe!
We'll continue monthly deliveries to our Petunia's Marketplace pickup, as well. The next pickup date is Thursday, July 22nd.
Order by Sunday, July 18th and we'll bring farm-raised goodness straight to you!
Petunia's Marketplace at 1pm (NOTE the time! We'll be back to our summer schedule. 😃)
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Janet Hart left us this amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google Review
Delicious! I started with a Ramstead Ranch Favorites to get a sampling of different meats and followed up with a second order shortly thereafter. If you’re used to store bought meat, it definitely has a different flavor. My family loves it…it’s healthier and we take pride in supporting our local farm. Eileen and team have great customer service. I would highly recommend Ramstead Ranch.
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At Ramstead Ranch our mission is to promote the health and welfare of our land, our animals, our customers, and our family. We raise animals in pastures, free from chemicals, mistreatment and the environmental harm associated with the industrial food chain.
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PO Box 470 | Ione, WA | 99139
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