SMM- Blog

June 1/2009

Today we on the production and marketing side of Scotch Mountain Meats spent the day rounding up all the seeding and tillage equipment. It was all cleaned and inspected so replacement parts could be ordered and repairs can be made prior to storage and next years round of tilling and seeding.

We were also able to collect a few pieces of our haying equipment to prepare them for the first cut of hay. We anticipate that within the next 2-3 weeks we should be well into first cut and possibly dispersing our stocks of solid manure that build up over the winter feeding program.

We are also pleased to say that with the busy summer season upon us as well as increased consumer demand for our quality product, two of our neighbors and fellow producers have decided to come onboard. It was an easy decision for the directors at SMM because these individuals were already known to us and were already adhering to some Scotch Mountain Meats strict protocols and regulations. Therefore it was an easy transition for them and for us. We are very pleased to bring onboard deserving neighbors of the business as it helps maintain the Scotch Mountain Meats goals of; Self sustainability, delivering a quality local product to the local people and the maintaining of traditional farming practices.

May 26/2009

All of the spring sowing is now complete. I have over 50 acres of mixed with field peas in as well as 20 acres of barley. Only a few weeks before the first cut of hay should be coming off and baled or put into the silo.

Last week we shipped a small group of our February lambs. Despite being in the field cultivating and sowing we were able to pick out the best of the lot so far and send them to our processing facility. We hope you will enjoy them as much as we do here at Scotch Mountain Meats.

May 15/2009

With spring finally starting to rear its head I have been able to begin my spring tillage program. We are only a month late due to the wet and cold weather we have had thus far but hopefully we are over the worst of it. I look forward to having all my crops (mixed grains, field peas and barley) sowed within the next week or so.

All the lambs that were born in February are starting to really take form. They are all taking well to the spring feeding program and soon should be able to go to market and ultimately your table. Check back for the latest on our spring lamb.