Why We Don't Process Birds for Sale (Yet): How Classes Help
Some of y'all asked why we don’t just process birds right here on the farm and sell them directly. Under HB 410, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2019, we can legally sell on-farm processed poultry in certain amounts.
How to Buy a Butchered Pig from McGreen Acres
Our pigs are raised the way nature intended, on pasture, with sunshine, fresh air, and a diet free from corn and soy. When you buy a butchered pig from us, you're not just getting pork, you're investing in your health. We don’t leave you guessing. From deposit to pickup, we’ll be in touch at every step to guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.
The Process
Thinking about stocking your freezer with pasture-raised pork? Here's how the process works from start to finish:
What are "Heritage Eggs," Anyway?
Our chickens roam, scratch, and snack their way around the pasture, and the eggs they lay are as colorful and full of life as they are.
The flock is a fun mix of heritage breeds like Wyandottes, Turkens, and Americanas. Each one brings something different to the egg basket, whether it’s the deep brown shells from the Wyandottes, the quirky charm of our Turkens, or the soft blue eggs from our Americanas. Together, they make up a flock that’s as diverse and down-to-earth as the farm itself.
Beginner’s Guide to Chick Care
Milk Handling & Storage Checklist
What is a Herd Share at McGreen Acres?
We don’t sell raw milk. We do something better. We offer you a way to own a part of the herd. It’s called a herd share, and it’s a simple, legal way to enjoy fresh milk straight from the cows you co-own. When you buy a herd share, you're not buying milk, you're buying into the life of a dairy cow. That means your share of the milk is yours to pick up each week, just like any other co-owner.
Here’s how it works:
Meet the Ladies Behind the Milk
Amendments to Texas Farm Animal Liability Act
The Texas Legislature has passed and Governor Abbott has signed House Bill 365 (HB 365), which will make important changes to the Texas Farm Animal Liability Act (FALA) effective as of September 1, 2021.
Disabling the Beeper Alarm on GQF MFG 1500 Series Cabinet Incubators
I went looking around on the web for instructions on how to disable the extremely loud beeping noise our GQF Manufacturing incubator was making every time the egg turning system was going and found that there are some explanations out there, but not munch in the way of "how-to". We like to keep the incubator in the house because of the ants we have down in the stables. Below are some pointers on how to do this. You seriously only need a flat-blade screwdriver or a socket driver.
Selling Chicken Eggs in Texas at the Farm
I wanted to share with yall the research we did on selling eggs in Texas. We are very by the books because it's hard to always assume positive intent when you are meeting people from Facebook or Craig's List for the first time. Therefore, the laws that are meant to protect you, also protect us from those who try to make a quick dollar by exploiting those same laws in court. In those cases, it helps to know the law well.