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Thanksgiving Feast

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: Recipes, article, newsletter

Heritage turkeys make all the difference, but here are some tips to a fantastic meal.



When it Gets Cold on the Farm

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter

A lot people wonder what life is like on the farm when it gets cold. Here's a little peek.



Freezer Space and "Uncured" Food

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter, handbook

Ever wish you had more freezer space so that you could get just a little extra bacon or maybe a big pack of our maple-blueberry brats every so often? Here is the secret tip that you've been waiting for...



Member Discounts for 2019

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: handbook, article, Member News

Several ways to save even more money with TC Farm



Meet the Chicks!

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter, events

Spring is just around the corner which means it's time to meet some of the newest chicks coming to TC Farm. One of our favorite events of the year. Family friendly. FREE and Kids love it. And a great way to welcome spring. Come meet the chicks!



Green Eggs and Vitamin B9 info

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, recipes, newsletter, eggs

This is a family favorite. We're republishing it from one of our newsletters WAAAY back in 2014. (You'll notice Lauren looks a little younger in some of the photos.) Super fun and amazingly healthy. Yum!



Cloth - A Gift for the Earth

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: newsletter, article

This is so simple. It saves money, makes you happier AND is super good for the environment.



A Tale of Two Pig Farms

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article

MPR did a write up today, comparing two Minnesota pig farms and contrasting the different ways that they raise their hogs. TC Farm was one of those two farms. Read more!



Turkey and More!

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article

It's that time of year ago - we shared an article last year about the perfect Thanksgiving meal. We're happy to share it again for any last minute preparation questions you might have.



Happy National Farmer's Day

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, member news, newsletter

October 12th is National Farmer's Day. We would like to take a moment to thank all of the farmers who raise the animals for our group.



The Good Life

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: newsletter, article

Growing up in Eden Prairie, the idea of where meat came from was something we were never forced to think about. When we became farmers, we had to contemplate the meaning of our work and decision to be an omnivore: A true dilemma.



Sausages - Not just for the grill

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter, recipes, sausages

Betsy and I love having sausages around to cook with as an ingredient. They are our quick go-to meals and we enjoy making up easy variations with the seasonal veggies we have on-hand. Here are some tips and our favorites.



Flavor is key

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: Newsletter, article, books

One of my favorite food authors emailed about a video he put together recently with a world famous French chef because it made him think about TC Farm and our amazing chicken (I sent him samples years ago when we started). After watching, I knew you'd enjoy...



Thanks for coming out this weekend!

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, farm news

A big thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend to visit us at the Co-Op Farm Tour and our amazing dinner at Tullibee!



Guide to the Co-op Farm Tour

Posted by Jack McCann | Tags: article, newsletter, farm tour

The 2018 Co-op Farm Tour has been scheduled for July 14th. There will be over two dozen farms participating across the Twin Cities metro area (we are two of them!). This is a great chance to see local farms up close and doing their part to make sustainable, local farming with a purpose within reach for everyone.