Practically Perfect Pour
Today we poured 132,000 lbs of concrete. One more ring pour and we're at the top. Check out the post with lots of pictures on my blog.
Butchering DVDs Shipped
We've had a long, long string of glorious sunny days to work on construction of our on-farm butcher shop which in part our Kickstarter projected has helped with funding. This morning it was raining, which we needed, so we worked on filling rewards for Kickstarter backers. Cole Ward, the master butcher we apprenticed with for 18 months, had gotten his meat cutting instructional DVDs to us a few weeks ago and they're one of the first major rewards to start shipping. The first step to shipping was downloading all the surveys and then organizing them.
Holly had been writing labels out, while also printing labels for this week's batch of pork, when she suggested to me that I might make a nifty Sugar Mountain Farm mailing label. Later packages got the pretty label.
Note that there are three people who added DVD's to their reward and we still need to get those in so as to ship them out. On order and I just got a note from the DVD company that they should ship to us in ten days. We'll ship the last three DVDs out then.
While we were at it I also updated our farm brochure and included a copy along with a 8.5"x11" mini pork cut chart poster. It will make a handy reference while watching the video. You can also download and print your own from the link on the Literature page in the menu bar above.
If you've been looking forward to learning how to cut meat from master butcher Cole Ward and chose his DVD as your Kickstarter reward then watch your mailbox. Also be sure to check out Cole's web site and blog!
Outdoors: 56°F/36°F Sunny
Tiny Cottage: 68°F/65°F
Daily Spark: The nice thing about pigs is they mature quickly, grow fast, have large litters and you can eat your mistakes.
Meat Cutting DVDs Arrived!
The Cole Ward meat cutting DVDs arrived in the mail today and we'll be shipping them right out. If you ordered one, watch your mailbox and enjoy! Hope, showing off an autographed version above, loves watching master butcher Cole do his stuff. She says she wants to be a butcher when she grows up.
Forms Pulled - Working on Rewards
Yesterday we pulled forms out of Admin. It looks fantastic. It is really great to see the three tall vaulted ceiling rooms that make up that section. Today we mostly worked on the next layer of insulation for the FCB so we can pour the outer ring of the building in the next layer up. Every day a bit of progress.
Speaking of progress, I've been working on ordering the rewards like DVDs and shirts and making posters that are due to ship out in the summer months. We also have a whole new round of piglets popping out in the north field herd. Things are hopping!
Perfect Pour! Admin Walls & Ceilings, Reefer Cap, FCB
Today we did a big pour. Everything went perfectly and we were done before noon despite the large size of the pour. Amazingly fast. Wonderfully boring! Check out the blog post for photos and details.
Now that the concrete is setting we'll be sending out postcards - watch your mailboxes!
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- Website: SugarMtnFarm.com
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21 backers
High-five to you for your generous help in Kickstarting our project! Everyone at this level and above gets Karma points and their name on our sponsor's page at our web site!
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $10 or more
16 backers
A baker's dozen beautiful downloadable all natural art photos of our pigs on pastures. Featuring big, beautiful buxom lady pigs and their giant gentlemen friends! Oo-la-la! Au Natural pastured pork indeed! Perfect for screen savers and desktop background. (G-rated content. Void where prohibited. Walk on the grass.) Everyone at this level and above gets this this reward.
Estimated delivery: May 2012Pledge $15 or more
10 backers
Postcard in the mail of one of the above all natural porcine models! Oo-la-la in the mail! Hang it on your bulletin board, fridge or office wall! Everyone at this level and above gets the postcard in the mail reward too!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $25 or more
15 backers
FarmImage Goodies: Your pick of one of the following: Farm Stickers set of 10, Farm Postcards set of 5, Beautiful Art Print of Sugar Mountain Farm life, Pig Pen. Want multiples? Check out the Goodie Combo Pack and Goodie Super Combo Pack below.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $27 or more
1 backer
Small Ivory Tusk from our pastured pigs plus one FarmImage Goodies. You can also add one or more small ivory tusks to any shipping package ($25 and above) for just $10 per tusk shipping with package.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $30 or more
1 backer
iKickstarted SugarMtnFarm Embroidered Pig Patch plus one FarmImages Goodies. This commemorative patch only available to backers. See Update #44 for image. You can also add one or more patches to any shipping package ($25 and above) for $5 per patch shipping with package.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $40 or more
13 backers
FarmStuff Goodies: Your pick of one of the following: 2013 Calendar, Mug, Wall Poster, Tshirt with Pork Cut Chart.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $41 or more
7 backers
Video: Master Butcher Cole Ward 2 DVD Set of instructional videos on meat cutting for Pork, Lamb & Beef. This is the master butcher with whom our family apprenticed with for 18 months to learn the art of meat cutting. He is a top butcher and extraordinary teacher. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it.
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $42 or more
3 backers
Video: Sugar Mountain Farm DVD Autographed 2 hour tour of the Butcher Shop and Sugar Mountain Farm covering all the seasons of the year. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2013Pledge $43 or more
2 backers
Book: Sugar Mountain Farm Book Autographed. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2013Pledge $44 or more
0 backers
iKickstarted SugarMtnFarm T-shirt one sided with Big Pig and Piglets plus FarmImages Goodies. See Update #44 for image. This commemorative T-shirt only available to backers. You can also add one or more T-shirts to any $40 and above package for $20 per shirt shipping with package.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $49 or more
1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)
Video: Cole Ward Butchering Autographed 2 DVD Set - Pork, Lamb & Beef. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $50 or more
7 backers Limited (243 of 250 left)
CoolPigStuff Goodies: Your pick of one of the following: Stone Cube, Pig Tooth Fairy Boxed Collection, Pig Knuckle Dice.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $59 or more
50 backers Limited (150 of 200 left)
Farmer's Basket Mini Sampler: 3 pounds of the farmer's pick of our delicious pastured pork and sausages shipped to you. Includes your pick of one item from the FarmImages or an extra package of sausage at your choice. $75 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $69 or more
37 backers Limited (143 of 180 left)
Farmer's Basket Mini & Bacon Sampler: 3 pounds of the farmer's pick of our delicious pastured pork, sausages and bacon shipped to you. Includes your pick of one item from the FarmImages or an extra package of sausage at your choice. $87 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
7 backers Limited (193 of 200 left)
Goodie Combo Pack: Your choice of one Goodie item from each of the FarmImages, FarmStuff and CoolPigStuff levels. Want a T-shirt, Art Print and Knuckle dice? They're yours! Three great goodies in one package! $109 value!
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $79 or more
0 backers
Video Set: Sugar Mountain Farm DVD + Cole Ward Butchering DVDs Autographed Package. Cole Ward DVD ships early. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it.
Estimated delivery: Sep 2013Pledge $99 or more
2 backers
Video Book Set: Sugar Mountain Farm DVD + Cole Ward Butchering DVDs + Sugar Mountain Farm Book Autographed Package. Cole Ward DVD ships early. Add this set to any package for this price and just let us know you would like it. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $175 value!
Estimated delivery: Sep 2013Pledge $100 or more
49 backers Limited (151 of 200 left)
Sausage Sampler: 5 pounds of your pick of delicious pastured pork all natural smoked hot dogs, sweet Italian, hot Italian and other sausages shipped to you. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $178 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $117 or more
30 backers Limited (150 of 180 left)
Sausage & Bacon Sampler: 5 pounds of the farmer's pick of delicious pastured pork shipped to you. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $206 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $190 or more
1 backer
Oodles of Oddments Supreme: 20 pounds of delicious oddments off the pig. Ever wonder what the farmer eats? For our table we often have stewed trotters, hocks, pig tails, head soup, head cheese and other delectible bits that are not the top sellers. Every bit of the pig is delicious. Be an adventurous chef and cook nose-to-tail. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $310 value!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $200 or more
10 backers Limited (190 of 200 left)
Pick of the Pig Sampler: 5 pounds of your pick of delicious pastured pork shipped to you. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $211 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $217 or more
6 backers Limited (174 of 180 left)
Pick of the Pig & Bacon Sampler: 5 pounds of what ever cuts you like such as pork chops, sausage, hot dogs and bacon shipped to you. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $222 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $280 or more
4 backers Limited (46 of 50 left)
Roaster Party Package Oven Sized ~30 lbs Shipped with 2 Packages of Hot Dogs, 2 Packages Sausage, 2 lbs Ground Pork for hamburgers and 2 lbs of Bacon, ham or other cuts. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $485 value!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $335 or more
2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
Roaster Party Package Small Spit Sized ~45 lbs Shipped with 2 Packages of Hot Dogs, 2 Packages Sausage, 2 lbs Ground Pork for hamburgers and 2 lbs of Bacon, ham or other cuts. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $540 value!
Estimated delivery: Oct 2012Pledge $375 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
Roaster Party Package Medium Spit Sized ~75 lbs Local Pickup or Delivery Only with 2 Packages of Hot Dogs, 2 Packages Sausage, 2 lbs Ground Pork for hamburgers and 2 lbs of Bacon, ham or other cuts. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $580 value!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $437 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
Quarter Pig with Sausage & Bacon. 35 lbs. This is a representative quarter pig of pork which includes some high on the hog cuts, some middle cuts and some some low-on-the-hog cuts. To save on shipping it does not include oddments such as head, trotters or the like unless you request them. Includes sausage and smoking options so you can get bacon, ham and hot dogs if you wish. Save when you buy in bulk with this value package of our pastured pork!: 35 pounds. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $546 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $455 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
MegaCoolPigStuff: Big Tusk - Genuine ivory tusk from our all natural pasture raised pigs. Very Limited Editions - see photo at left. Each is a one of a kind. See how we'll determine who gets first and second pick, etc in the discussion at left. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $510 value!
Estimated delivery: Jul 2012Pledge $513 or more
0 backers Limited (50 of 50 left)
Roaster Party Package Large Spit Sized ~125 lbs Local Pickup or Delivery Only with 2 Packages of Hot Dogs, 2 Packages Sausage, 2 lbs Ground Pork for hamburgers and 2 lbs of Bacon, ham or other cuts. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $717 value!
Estimated delivery: Apr 2013Pledge $545 or more
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
MegaCoolPigStuff: Big Tusk and Meat - Genuine ivory tusk from our all natural pasture raised pigs PLUS a Pick of the Pig sampler of meat. Very Limited Editions - see photo at left! Each is a one of a kind. See how we'll determine who gets first and second pick, etc in the discussion. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $609 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $562 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
MegaCoolPigStuff: Big Tusk Pick of the Pig Pick of the Pig & Bacon - Genuine ivory tusk from our all natural pasture raised pigs PLUS a Pick of the Pig sampler of meat. Very Limited Editions - see photo at left! Each is a one of a kind. See how we'll determine who gets first and second pick, etc in the discussion. Includes 1 Goodies Combo Pack. $621 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $588 or more
1 backer Limited (99 of 100 left)
Pick of the Pig Supreme: 20 pounds of our delicious pork cuts and sausage - your pick. Love tenderloin and hot dogs? What about country ribs? Yum! Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $619 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $656 or more
1 backer Limited (99 of 100 left)
Pick of the Pig & Bacon Supreme: 20 pounds of our delicious pork cuts, sausage and bacon - your pick. Love tenderloin and hot dogs? What about country ribs? Yum! Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $664 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $696 or more
1 backer
Half Pig with Sausage & Bacon. 70 lb in two shipments. Each box is a representative quarter pig of pork which includes some high on the hog cuts, some middle cuts and some some low-on-the-hog cuts. To save on shipping it does not include oddments such as head, trotters or the like unless you request them. Includes sausage and smoking options so you can get bacon, ham and hot dogs if you wish. Save when you buy in bulk with this value package of our pastured pork!: 2 shipments of 35 lbs each for a total of 70 pounds. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $848 value!
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $720 or more
2 backers Limited (65 of 67 left)
Year of Sausage Sampler: 8 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 40 pounds. Includes 3 Goodies Combo Packs. $862 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $855 or more
0 backers Limited (67 of 67 left)
Year of Sausage & Bacon Sampler: 8 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 40 pounds. Includes 3 Goodies Combo Packs. $994 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $995 or more
1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)
Whole Pig with Sausage & Bacon. 140 lbs in four shipments. Each box is a representative quarter pig of pork which includes some high on the hog cuts, some middle cuts and some some low-on-the-hog cuts. To save on shipping it does not include oddments such as head, trotters or the like unless you request them. Includes sausage and smoking options so you can get bacon, ham and hot dogs if you wish. Save when you buy in bulk with this value package of our pastured pork!: 4 shipments of 35 lbs each for a total of 140 pounds. Includes 2 Goodies Combo Packs. $1,463 value!
Estimated delivery: Mar 2013Pledge $1,070 or more
1 backer Limited (66 of 67 left)
Year of Pick of the Pig Sampler: 8 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 40 pounds. Includes 3 Goodies Combo Packs. $1,126 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,205 or more
0 backers Limited (67 of 67 left)
Year of Pick of the Pig & Bacon Sampler: 8 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 40 pounds. Includes 3 Goodies Combo Packs. $1,126 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,400 or more
0 backers Limited (67 of 67 left)
Decade of Sausage Sampler & Bacon: 80 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 400 pounds of delicious pastured pork plus you get to name a piglet and get an Art Print of it on pasture. All Decade subscriptions automatically get their choice of sausages, hot dogs and smoked products such as bacon, ham, etc included in the price. Includes 5 Goodies Combo Packs. $5,885 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $8,099 or more
0 backers Limited (67 of 67 left)
Decade of Pick of the Pig & Bacon Sampler: 80 shipments of 5 lbs each for a total of 400 pounds of delicious pastured pork plus you get to name an upcoming breeder gilt and get an Art Print of her on pasture. All Decade subscriptions automatically get their choice of sausages, hot dogs and smoked products such as bacon, ham, etc included in the price. Includes 5 Goodies Combo Packs. $8,525 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $9,990 or more
0 backers Limited (10 of 10 left)
Patron - Decade of Pick of the Pig & Bacon Supreme: 30 shipments of 20 lbs each for a total of 600 pounds of our delicious pastured pork. You also get to name a breeder boar and get an Art Print of him on pasture and you get to name one of the rooms in our butcher shop. (Earliest Patron Supreme gets first pick, etc) Your name will be engraved in Vermont granite over a door to the room you choose as a lasting memory of your help in making the Sugar Mountain on-farm butcher shop a reality. Patrons also get bonus samplings of new products as we develop them over the next decade and free upgrade to smoked products like bacon as desired when available. Patrons Supreme can receive meat from the first pig to go through our butcher shop under the necessary inspection - e.g., Vermont for instate and USDA for out of state. Includes 10 Goodies Combo Packs. $13,058 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $9,995 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
Patron - Decade of Half Pig: Two Quarter Pigs a Year with Sausage & Bacon: 20 shipments of 35 lbs each for a total of 700 pounds of our delicious pastured pork. You also get to name a breeder boar and get an Art Print of him on pasture and you get to name one of the rooms in our butcher shop. (Earliest Patron Supreme gets first pick, etc) Your name will be engraved in Vermont granite over a door to the room you choose as a lasting memory of your help in making the Sugar Mountain on-farm butcher shop a reality. Patrons also get bonus samplings of new products as we develop them over the next decade and free upgrade to smoked products like bacon as desired when available. Patrons can receive meat from the first pig to go through our butcher shop under the necessary inspection - e.g., Vermont for instate and USDA for out of state. Includes 10 Goodies Combo Packs. $15,053 value!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)
Patron - Decade of Local Whole Pig: Four Quarter Pigs a Year with Sausage & Bacon Local pickup & delivery only: 40 boxes of 35 lbs each for a total of 1,400 pounds of our delicious pastured pork. Since this is a local only reward level we save on shipping and you can get a super extra value. You also get to name a breeder boar and get an Art Print of him on pasture and you get to name one of the rooms in our butcher shop. (Earliest Patron Supreme gets first pick, etc) Your name will be engraved in Vermont granite over a door to the room you choose as a lasting memory of your help in making the Sugar Mountain on-farm butcher shop a reality. Patrons also get bonus samplings of new products as we develop them over the next decade and free upgrade to smoked products like bacon as desired when available. Patrons Supreme can receive meat from the first pig to go through our butcher shop under the necessary inspection. Includes 10 Goodies Combo Packs. $22,598 value!
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
