‘Round the Farm
Hey Reader,
It’s been quite a while since we’ve sent one of these.
If you’ve been with us for a few years, you probably know we’ve never been especially good at filling your inbox just for the sake of filling it.
And if you’ve found Longbottom Farm more recently, welcome — we’re glad you’re here.
Things are still moving along here on the farm. The cattle are grazing, the grass has kept us busy, horses have multiplied, the girls keep getting older, and another summer seems to have gone by faster than the last.
But Longbottom Farm has also been a little quieter this year, and that has been intentional.
Over the past several years, we kept adding things. More animals, more products, more projects, more ways to grow.
We enjoyed a lot of it. I love farming, and I even enjoy the business side of it — figuring out what works, what doesn’t, and the strange economics of trying to make a small farm work.
But at some point, we realized we had gotten a few too many irons in the fire.
We were spending so much time trying to keep up, get bigger, and grow that we were starting to miss the bigger picture.
The farm was becoming another full-time job, and instead of owning a farm, some days it felt a little like the farm owned us.
That wasn’t really what we set out to build.
Our girls are getting older. Their schedules are getting fuller. There are practices, activities, weekends away, and all the normal things that come with this season of life. We want to be able to say yes to more of those things and actually be present for them.
So this year, we’ve intentionally simplified.
We aren’t raising additional pork or chicken, and after enough battles with predators, we’ve stepped away from eggs for now too.
That doesn’t mean Longbottom Farm is going away.
Quite the opposite, really.
We’re trying to get back to a version of the farm that we can enjoy, manage well, and continue for the long haul.
And cattle have always been at the center of that.
Right now, we have a limited number of beef shares available.
If you’ve been thinking about stocking your freezer with Longbottom Farm beef, you can take a look at the available shares here:
So, just wanted to let you know we’re still here, to thank you for continuing to follow along, shop with us, recommend us to friends, and support our family.
We may be doing a little less these days.
But we think that gives us a better chance to do the things that matter well – and enjoy them a little more along the way.
Thanks for following us and allowing us to serve you. If you have questions, give us a shout! Have a wonderful week!
With our appreciation,
Jason, Lexi, & Family
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Getting Pasture-Raised Meats Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Want to pick some Longbottom Farm beef and pork, as well as other locally produced goodies. We have a simple grab-and-go system where you can pick-up 7 days a week..
- Place your order online.
- Wait for an email that says “Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up.” This usually takes 24–72 hours.
- After you receive that email, come to the farm anytime between 8 AM and 8 PM, seven days a week.
- Your order will be in our outdoor refrigerator or freezer (at the Longbottom Barn) and labeled with your name.
Just grab your order and you’re all set!
