‘Round the Farm

The ice on the access road continues to be problematic 🚜

The ice in the pastures now identifies as mud.

I have a new friend to keep me company at Finley’s riding lessons 🐕

We’re nearing the end of the egg stockpile and I’m nervous about those grocery store prices 💰

Late last week, I learned a lesson the hard way.

While heading back down to our bottomland to get more hay (something I should’ve done last fall), I hit a patch of ice.

Before I knew it, my tractor and hay wagon jackknifed and we’re sliding sideways down the hill. After about 40 feet and picking-up speed … sideways … my tractor (and I) stopped after hitting this ditch.

Thankfully, I walked away with just a bruised ego and a deeper appreciation for how quickly life can change.

Out here on the farm, we face plenty of reminders of our own fragility: a split-second accident, unpredictable weather, or the persistence of ice when you least expect it (or not respecting the ice in this case).

Farming isn’t just about growing food; it’s about navigating risk, rolling with setbacks, and remembering WHY we do what we do in the first place.

For me, that “why” is providing for my family and raising kids in an environment that teaches them to appreciate hard work (or that’s the goal anyways). Also, caring for the land and sharing our work with you—our community.

If this little adventure taught me anything, it’s that there’s no time like the present to take stock of what really matters.

So here’s my question for you: What’s your “why”?

Whether it’s family, a project you’ve been putting off, or simply enjoying the food on your table, let this story remind you not to wait too long to take action. Life’s slippery patches don’t give much warning.

Stay safe out there (and maybe avoid icy hills for a while).

Best,
Jason

P.S. If you’re looking for pasture-raised meats, eggs, or other local goods, we’d love to help stock your freezer. Check out our Online Farm Store to see what’s available this week.

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Farm Updates

Here’s what’s happening on the farm:

Beef: We’re still low on our Dry-Aged, Grass-fed Beef for about 6–7 weeks, but we’re aiming to be fully restocked by then. Late spring and summer will be a busy time, with several cattle ready for processing. At that point, we anticipate plenty of shares and ground beef to go around. Thanks for your patience.

Pork: A Woodland Pork restock is on the way! We’re picking up meat Monday, and it should be on the website by Wednesday or Thursday once inventory is complete. Bacon and all the goodies will be back in stock, and we’ll also have quarter, half, and whole shares available. Thank you for your patience—we’re hoping to stay stocked for a good while. PS: You’ll see a return of some farm favorites including Cheese, Jalapeño & Cheese, and Pepper & Onion Brats!

Poultry: We just ordered chickens and turkeys, so you can expect a restock of Pastured Poultry starting early summer. Additionally, we’ve placed an order for new layer birds. With bird flu increasing demand, we’re keeping a close eye on things and will share our take on bird flu in an article coming out in the next couple of weeks.

Locally Produced Goods: We’re excited to partner with local vegetable and craft producers to add more offerings to the website. Keep an eye out for updates as we expand our selection of locally sourced goods.

Thanks for following us and allowing us to serve you. If you have questions, give us a shout! Have a wonderful week and warm wishes!

With our appreciation,

Jason, Lexi, & Family

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How To Get That Pastured Goodness!

Want to pick some Longbottom Farm beef, pork, poultry, eggs, and coffee as well as other locally produced goodies. These are the places to do it.

Charlottesville City Market – (April 6th – Dec 14th) Saturdays from 9am – 1pm. A great way to stock up on some local food and treats while enjoying some fresh air. Thanks to all those that have come out to support local farms and artisans in our area. Hope to see you there!

Farm Pick-Up – Order online and pick up your order at our newly constructed barn. Place your order online, then once you receive the “Your Order is Ready for Pick-up” email (24 – 72 hours), pick-up anytime between 8am – 8pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! Your Order will be placed in our outdoor freezers / fridge for pick-up at your convenience and labeled with your name. Easy-peasy!

Locally Delivery – If you are within 30 minutes of our farm (availability is determined by zip code at checkout), we offer home delivery to the Scottsville / Charlottesville areas. We deliver every Friday for orders over $50 ($6 delivery charge) and FREE DELIVERY for orders over $99. Simply Order online and we’ll take care of the rest!