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MMM, GOOD FOOD . . .
GrassFed, GrassFinished Lamb & Beef
Raised for your family
using
organic & sustainable methods since 1992
RESERVE YOUR FALL MEATS NOW!
SkyLines lambs
graze in the hayfield after
harvest
SkyLines calves are sleek and healthy after a summer of grazing
the farm's lush green pastures
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SKYLINES FARM LAMB & BEEF IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY MEAT . . .
1.
What makes SkyLines meats special?
SkyLines lambs and beef are raised differently, and because of that they taste differently than grocery store meat.
Unlike most livestock raised in this country . . .
* SkyLines lambs and beef eat only highly nutritious grasses. They're never fed grain. Grain gives meat that fatty,
greasy taste and soft, mushy texture you find in grocery store meat.
Many studies show that grain reduces the healthful Omega-3's and increases the risk of e-coli in the meat, but the benefits of grassfed
meats go beyond good health. Properly-grown grassfed
meat like ours is TENDER and has REAL FLAVOR and TEXTURE!
* SkyLines lambs and beef never receive any drugs, vaccinations, or chemical treatments of any sort. Healthy animals living on
a healthy farm don't need them.
* SkyLines lambs and beef are only harvested in early fall, while the grasses are still green and full of life-giving
vitality.
SkyLines Farm's happy health lambs and beef grow up the way nature intended. They flourish on a simple diet of mom's rich milk, mineral
supplements like kelp and trace mineral salt, and the farm's lush green pastures.
Our "more than organic"
management program takes a lot of time and effort, but it's well worth it. SkyLines meats are incredibly tender and just plain delicious.
Our customers have always raved about the flavor! (see below)
2.
Is SkyLines Farm meat certified by anyone?
The quality of SkyLines Farm meat is certified by my long list of happy customers who come back year after year.
The families who buy from me understand the true value of eating healthy, chemical-free, nutritious food.
They've also made a conscious
choice to be "part of the solution." Let's face it - America's food system has problems. By purchasing from SkyLines Farm you're choosing
to support sustainable agricultural practices and America's small farmers. And you're also supporting your local economy by keeping some of
your food dollars right here!
Do you know your farmer?
Many of my customers enjoy making personal
connections with the farmers who grow their food. They've come to SkyLines Farm to meet me and meet the animals, and seen for themselves how their
food is raised. You too are encouraged to schedule a farm visit!
3.
When is SkyLines meat available?
In the fall of each year. Reservations with deposits accepted
all year, and animals are processed and delivered
during September and October. We sell out every year,
so please get your reservation in early.
4.
What is the deposit to reserve a lamb or beef?
LAMB: $50/lamb
BEEF: $100/quarter, $200/half
5.
What is the cost for a lamb or beef?
LAMB HALF or WHOLE: $4.98/lb hanging weight + $80/lamb processing;
$4.50/lb for 3 or more lambs
(Average hanging weight 40-50 lbs)
BEEF QUARTER: $3.00/lb hanging weight + $85/quarter processing
(Average hanging weight 125 lbs)
BEEF HALF: $2.75/lb hanging weight + $170/half processing
(Average hanging weight 250 lbs)
*Since you are purchasing an individual animal, actual price will depend on the actual weight. Weights may vary
up to 15% from the average weight.*
6. How much meat do I get to put in my freezer?
LAMB WHOLE: About 26-38 lbs net
BEEF QUARTER: About 75-80 lbs net
7. Do you ship meat?
No. Free local delivery or farm pickup are
available.
8.Can
I buy a live animal and process it
myself?
Lamb and beef are
only available already processed, as described
below.
9.
How do I order my lamb or beef, or get questions answered?
Contact: Melissa Lines, SkyLines Farm, Harvard,
Idaho. 208/875-8747. melissa@skylinesfarm.com
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SKYLINES CUSTOMERS RAVE ABOUT THE FLAVOR . .
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"We cannot
believe the perfect flavor of your lamb!! We
will go through what you brought in no time. Is
there any chance we can get two to three more
lambs?"
Mary Jane Butters, Moscow, ID
Founder of
MaryJanesFarm "Instant or Quick Prep Organic
Meals" and author of "MaryJane's
Ideabook-Cookbook-Lifebook for the Farmgirl in All
of Us." http://www.maryjanesfarm.com
"We have been enjoying all of the meat we purchased from you. The beef is far more tender
than grassfed beef we have eaten in the past. I might need some more come fall. Also, I just took some lamb out of the freezer
this morning and yikes, it's almost all gone. Can I reserve two lambs from you again? Thanks so much for doing such an outstanding
job raising healthy, happy animals!"
Jamie Lawrence, Spokane, WA
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ORDERING
SKYLINES FARM MEATS . . . THE DETAILS
HOW IS THE PRICE CALCULATED?
When
you purchase your meat in bulk directly from the farm
instead of by the package from the grocery store, you're
spending your food dollars differently. It's also priced a
little differently . . .
In
accordance with Idaho law, you purchase the live
animal and I will arrange to have it processed for you. You pay for
the "hanging weight" of the animal, which is the weight of
the useable portions of the slaughtered animal before
cutting and wrapping. In
addition, you pay the processing fee for custom
cutting, wrapping, and freezing.
PAYMENT
A nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve
lamb ($50) or beef ($100/quarter). Payment of the balance is due at delivery,
once I know the exact weight of your animal. PayPal
or personal check are gladly accepted.
Please contact me
to confirm availability before making
payment for a reservation. Write me at melissa@skylinesfarm.com or call 208/875-8747.
WHEN CAN I GET MY MEAT?
Lamb and beef are harvested and delivered in September and October. I will contact you
in late summer with a heads up that your meat will be ready soon. At that time I'll ask you to
specify how you want your meat cut
and to confirm delivery or pickup.
PROCESSING
Every year I arrange to have SkyLines lambs and beef
professionally and humanely slaughtered and packed by a
local, family-owned, inspected meat processor in Moscow,
Idaho (C&L Locker).
Lamb is aged up to a week, beef
is aged up to two weeks. Your meat
is then carefully cut to your specifications, double-wrapped with plastic film and
heavy-duty freezer paper, labeled with your name, the type
of cut and the date, and placed in a commercial freezer.
Several days later, your freezer meat is thoroughly frozen
and ready to go into your own home freezer.
GETTING YOUR PACKAGED MEAT HOME
When your meat order is nearly ready, I'll contact you to
finalize arrangements for delivery. I'll be happy to
personally deliver your meat locally at no
charge.
>>Free Delivery
Free
delivery is currently available to Lewiston, Moscow-Pullman,
Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and
points between. To conserve fuel I consolidate multiple
deliveries in each area to a centralized meeting place. If
you live in a community not listed here, contact me and we'll work out delivery arrangements.
>>Farm Pickup
You are
also welcome to schedule a visit to the farm in Harvard ID
(about 30 miles north of Moscow ID) to pick up your frozen meat
and get a free farm tour while you're here!
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WHAT CUTS SHOULD I ORDER?
LAMB
Most people order
this from a whole lamb:
Two legs of
lamb
(the hind legs, either whole or cut in half for
smaller roasts)
Two shoulder
roasts
(these can also be cut into steaks, stew meat, or
ground lamb)
Chops, packaged
for 2, 3, or 4
Two shanks
(the lower front legs)
either whole or cross-cut into slices
Stew meat or
ground lamb
(1/2+1/2 available with
whole lamb)
Lamb Processing Notes
Dry aged 5-7 days
Wrapped in plastic film and heavy white butcher paper
Chop thickness 3/4 inch
Packages can be wrapped for 2 or 4 persons
Heart, kidneys, liver, bones for soup or dogs available on request
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BEEF
Quarter: A quarter beef is packaged in what's called "mixed quarters." This includes cuts from both
the front and rear quarter. With a quarter beef there are a few cutting options, listed below.
Half: With a half beef you can specify precisely the cuts you want. However, for first-timers ordering a half-beef, we
recommend you order the standard cuts below, keep track of your favorite cuts, and customize your order next year if need be.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH A QUARTER OR HALF BEEF
Steaks 35%, Roasts 15%, Ground Beef 40%, Misc. Cuts 10%
Standard Beef Cuts
Sirloin steak
T-Bone steak
Tenderloin steak
Rump roast
Cube steak
Shoulder roast
Heel of round
Ground beef (about 25lbs with a quarter; about 50lbs with a half)
Short ribs
Stew meat
Soup bones or dog bones (if requested)
Choose
Sirloin tip steak or sirloin tip roast
Rib steak or rib roast
Round steak or Swiss steak or Round roast
Chuck steak or Chuck roast
Beef Processing Notes
Dry aged 10-14 days, wrapped in plastic film and heavy white butcher paper
Each package wrapped for 2 persons
Steak thickness 3/4 inch
Ground beef - extra lean - 10-15% fat
Tongue, heart, tail - only 1 per animal, first requested gets
Liver - Average 6 pkgs per animal, available by request
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SKYLINES
CUSTOMERS RAVE ABOUT THE FLAVOR . . .
A longtime
SkyLines lamb customer shares a Thanksgiving
story
"...I've been eating Melissa's lamb since, oh,
at least 1995. It's wonderful. I'll just tell you
one story...
One Thanksgiving
we had planned to serve one of Melissa's legs of
lamb for a big dinner with friends. Well, more and
more people kept getting invited so we pulled out
all our lamb chops too. On the day of the dinner we
still didn't think we'd have enough, so Jimmy went
to the supermarket and bought some more lamb chops.
When it was all
over everything was gone ... except the
store-bought lamb chops! Nobody wanted them, they
were all greasy and fatty and awful looking
compared to Melissa's. I'd never seen people leave
lamb chops on the table before!"
Nancy Gerth, Sandpoint, Idaho
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