Its embarrassing how long it has been since I’ve had a proper sit down with this website and ensured everything is current, price list is up to date and you are all filled in on pertinent farm news. I apologize! A large portion of my difficulty is that we a) do not have internet access nor b) do we have a computer. We live in a bubble out here in the boonies. For the most part I am able to keep up with email, facebook and twitter on my handy dandy iPhone but I am long overdue for sitting down and giving this site a proper wrestle into submission. Thanks so much for your patience with this process!
So, what’s new you ask?
1) You may have noticed we’ve been somewhat absent on the farm seminar/foodie scene this year. I haven’t taken any speaking engagements and we’ve been sticking close to home. Well the big news of 2012 is that we are expecting again…and we are doubly blessed! Mark and I are expecting identical twin boys in August 2012 so that has become my primary role this year: mothership/incubator/gestator extraordinaire. This is a very exciting time for our family, and comes with a few changes to our Ravenwood operations for this year. We hope you understand the need to modify the mama’s workload this summer and promise our ranch will be back to full swing in 2013.
2) We bought more cows! We doubled our herd size with the purchase of 40 bred M4 Beefbooster cows. We are excited to be able to provide even more of our succulent, naturally raised beef. Our teeny weeny dairy herd also expanded with the addition of an Ayrshire heifer who is a real beauty and an absolute doll.
3) We will not be offering any school or CSA farm tours for the duration of 2012. I’m very sorry about this as I know there are some disappointed families out there. Trust me, you do not want to see me waddling around in my rubber boots. It is not a pretty sight. The tours will resume in 2013 and we will have a plethora of cute lil tour guides to assist us.
4) We are offering some exciting new products in store. Our crafty butcher, Dale, has been busy perfecting his own recipes for delicious and tasty products for your family. New products include Jalapeno and Cheese Smokies, Beef Minute Steak, Pork Cutlets, Beef Summer Sausage, Pork Salami and Pork Apple and Cinnamon Sausages.
5) Lambing and calving season is in full swing, and we’ve got two litters of little black oinkers running around. Its been a long winter but the arrival of the new babes reminds us that summer *may* show up. Someday. If we’re lucky.
6) We launched a NEW MENU in our cafe and it is FABULOUS! It offers even more variety and everything is handmade, from scratch. Not to mention Joann has invented the most delicious thing I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring. I’m not sure what the “official” term is but I call it a meat muffin. It is a delicious cheese muffin (think biscuit) with our Ravenwood pepperoni inside. SERIOUSLY! Does it get any better than MEAT in a MUFFIN?!?
7) Farmer’s Market season is right around the corner so you can look forward to fresh Ravenwood goodness at a few markets. Updated list to come.
8 ) As always, we are looking for help 
Check out our updated JOBS listings.
9) We have launched a new website for our horsey end of the operation at www.ravenwoodsporthorses.com Check it out for info on upcoming foals and sales horses.
10) William took the training wheels off his bike. Now that is some BIG news right there.
As always, any questions/comments/concerns/order inquiries just give us a call or drop us an email. We’d love to enable you to enjoy some Ravenwood deliciousness
