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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Evermore Farm?
What Do You Produce?
Are your products hormone free?
Who do I contact if I have a product problem?
What is the cost to have home delivery?
Can I change items I ordered after I place the order?
What time of day should I expect my delivery?
What if I am not home when the delivery comes?
Who is Evermore Farm?
Evermore Farm is a family-owned and operated, grass-based, diversified livestock and produce farm that markets its products directly to consumers. In the broader sense, at Evermore Farm, we strive to be true to the heritage of this land. We follow low-input, sustainable farming practices, such as rotational grazing. When the pastures are low or the weather is challenging we provide feeds free of added stimulants or medications to our livestock and poultry. We maintain produce and flower gardens that grow food for other families, but also provide the food that feeds our own families. We do not inventory any products from other producers in the "Pantry" at our farm and they cannot be purchased at our farm.
What Do You Produce?
Evermore Farm
www.evermorefarm.com
Beef
We raise Irish Dexter and Belted Galloway beef cattle because their meat is so tasty and tender. The beef is 100% grass fed and grass finished – we only feed grain in the worst weather of winter. Using rotational grazing which maximizes the quality and quantity of the pasture. Our calves stay with their mothers until weaning at seven months. The beef is harvested when the animals are approximately 2+ years of age. Once processed, the beef is dry aged for 14 days before cutting, wrapping and freezing.
Pork
We raise Berkshire hogs. Berkshire meat is elegant, luscious and smooth. Because of the excellent muscle quality of Berkshire pigs, consumers experience pork that is superior in taste and eating qualities when compared to most other breeds. The streaks of fat that run through Berkshire meat gives it a round and buttery flavor that melts on the tongue. The firm and substantial texture of Berkshire meat was so cherished by the British monarchy that they exported the breed all over the world, including Japan where it is called “Kurobuta” meaning “black pig”.
Lamb
Katahdins are hardy, adaptable, low maintenance sheep that produce superior lamb crops and lean, meaty carcasses. They do not produce a fleece and so do not require shearing. They are medium-sized and efficient, bred for utility and for production in a variety of management systems. Ewes have exceptional mothering ability and lamb easily; lambs are born vigorous and alert. The breed is ideal for pasture lambing and grass/forage-based management systems.
Broilers and Layers
We receive chicks when they are just one or two days old. For the first 2 weeks, the tender chicks are given supplemental heat and kept sheltered to protect them until they are sturdy enough to spend their days outdoors. After 2 weeks, the chicks no longer need extra heat and begin leaving the chicken house to roam and graze. They receive a diet of grain and pasture. They forage daily supplementing their diet with grass, clover, weed seeds, insects, worms – exactly how a chicken eats when given her natural environment. When evening comes and the sun is setting, the chickens voluntarily go into their shelter for protection from weather and predators. This diverse but natural diet our layers produce eggs with a flavor and tone that our customers repeatedly say they cannot find in any store.
** We never give any of our animals growth hormones or animal byproducts.
Rare Opportunity Farm
The baked goods, truffles and treats that come from Rare Opportunity Farm take you back to your grandmother’s kitchen and through a kaleidoscope of unexpected flavors.
Creativity meets flavor in everything that the farm’s owner, Ruth Thompson, creates: Lemon blueberry pound cake, lemon lime tarts, chocolate almond biscotti, triple citrus truffles, and, for weekend guests, honeysuckle martinis. Ruth’s talent excels in the creation of jams, jellies and conserves. Peach salsa, mango raspberry jam, blueberry lime jam and three curds - lemon, lime and blood orange - often sell within the first few hours at the farmer’s market.
Furnace Hills Coffee
www.furnacehillscoffee.com
Furnace Hills Coffee is a roasting company. Our coffee is roasted in the Furnace Hills of Maryland by Erin Baldwin who is developmentally disabled (Down Syndrome). The vision of Furnace Hills Coffee Company is to employ more and more developmentally disabled people in Carroll County with the objective of contributing financially and relationally to other organizations in developing countries that work with the developmentally disabled. One dollar of every pound we sell is donated to an organization that works with the developmentally disabled in Ukraine or in community development in Southeast Asia.
Bowling Green Farm Cheeses
www.bowlinggreenjones.com
Bowling Green Farm is a 10th generation family farm located in Howard County Maryland. They milk approximately 100 Holstein Dairy Cows who have access to pasture all day, every day. They raise our cows from calves and do NOT use BST hormones.
Tim and Mitzi Jones believe the care they give their cows shows up in the quality of the milk used in making their cheese Products. Once you taste their cheeses, you'll agree.
Farmer Tom's, Turkey and Honey
www.rfarmfresh.com
The farm was originally owned by the Meyer Family. In the early 1900's the farm was an orchard. My family has owned the farm since 1952, when my father, Lloyd Reynolds, purchased it. We began raising pigs, chickens and various crops. In 1985, after attending Penn State College, I began farming full time. We have been raising turkeys, pigs, cows, and a variety of vegetable crops ever since.
Our turkeys are ALL natural and raised locally at the farm. The birds are given twice the recommended space to grow, with fresh water, feed and air daily and are hormone free. The only way to get a fresher turkey is to raise one yourself.
We do not use any growth hormones. We are also MDA certified and inspected.
Are your products hormone free?
Our herds and flocks have access to over 28 acres of pasture. They spend their whole life with access to pastures and grazing grass. Grazing on open pasture helps with the general health of the animal: They get exercise. They absorb sunshine. They breathe fresh air. This is quite unusual and contributes to the unique, complex and delicious flavor of our meats, chicken, and eggs. Our animals are raised free of any injected growth hormones or routine use of antibiotics either in their feed or by injection.
Who do I contact if I have a product problem?
Please contact customer service at 443-398-6548 or email us at ginger@evermorefarm.com. We'll take care of any problem you may have.
What is the cost to have home delivery?
We charge a $8.00 per delivery fee. That pays for the driver and truck to come to you. Other than that, the cost per product is the same delivered as it is here at the farm.
Can I change items I ordered after I place the order?
Yes, but please notify us not later than 48 hours prior to the delivery date and we will make every effort to change your order. Contact us by phone at 443-398-6548 or by email at ginger@evermorefarm.com.
What time of day should I expect my delivery?
We deliver to homes throughout the day. Deliveries can occur as early as 5:00 am and as late as 7:00 pm (it all depends on the individual driver and you can email us for more info). After you receive your first delivery, the driver should come about the same time every week, give or take an hour. � �
What if I am not home when the delivery comes? Typically, you do not need to be home. In most cases we deliver to coolers on your front porch, but we can also arrange to deliver to a refrigerator in your garage or house.
** If you do not leave a cooler out, your driver will NOT leave your delivery unless you have made prior arrangements. This helps to ensure the product stays frozen and /or fresh. In the summer you should place ice or ice packs in the cooler to insure your product remains fresh and cold.