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02 Nov 2021

2022 Turkey Pickup Time

2022 Turkey Pickup Time

Please use this form to select your turkey pickup time. We will send you a list of other available items (beef, chicken, pork, eggs, vegetables and flowers) soon! You can pre-order and prepay for a quick pickup, or shop in-store when picking up your turkey. If you have questions about how the process works or questions about our turkeys, see our Frequently Asked Questions section below.

FAQ

What is your process for filling turkey orders?

Turkeys and pickup times are offered to customers in the order in which we received your pre-order.

Can I pickup my turkey early?

We do not have any turkeys available before November 21st as they are processed as close to Thanksgiving as possible to provide you with the freshest turkey.

What about vegetables, flowers, eggs, and other meats?

We will have a wide assortment of vegetables and meats available for your feast! Sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, greens, fresh herbs and more, as well as fresh flower bouquets and pasture raised eggs. In mid-November we will email you a list of everything we will have available, with the option to pre-order.

What can I expect at pickup?

Within your assigned pickup window, you will arrive at the Farmstore (8255 Spooky Hollow Road) and be greeted by a Greenacres staff member. They will retrieve your turkey and any other pre-ordered items, and assist you with checkout. We accept cash and credit card. The Farmstore will also be open for in-person shopping, with our full selection of 100% grassfed beef, pastured pork, chicken, eggs, vegetables and flowers. Curbside-only pickup is available, just let a staff member know when you arrive. Please keep in mind this process may change, and we will let you know via email of any changes.

I see feathers on my turkey, is this normal?

The turkey you typically buy at the grocery store has been bred to have white feathers, a genetic trait selected so feathers aren’t as visible after defeathering. These type of selective breeding practices can come at the expense of overall turkey health and flavor. Choosing turkeys with genetic traits closer to their wild ancestors means that our turkeys will have bronze feathers, but are better suited to thrive outdoors and have great flavor. These bronze feathers may occasionally be visible on the turkey you bring home – simply remove before cooking.

Do I need to prepare this turkey any differently because it’s fresh and pasture raised?

Nope! Your turkey will be fresh, so no thawing is necessary. Prepare as you would any other turkey (but it’s going to taste better!). For basic oven roasting, plan on 13 minutes per pound at 350º, until the thickest portion reaches an internal temperature of 165º

What if I need to cancel or change my order?

We do our best to accommodate these situations, but please keep in mind that changes may not be possible. Please get in touch with us so we can find the best solution for you. If you need to cancel, let us know ASAP so we can offer your turkey to another customer, and we will refund your deposit.

Getting to the Farmstore

The Farmstore is located in Indian Hill. Look for a white ranch style building and a sign that says “Greenacres Farm Store”. If you get lost, please call 513-891-4227 and press 1.

8255 Spooky Hollow Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Click here to get directions

Contact Us

Phone: 513-891-4227 press 1

Email: farm@green-acress.org

8255 Spooky Hollow Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45242

22 Sep 2021

Michaela Farm Product Availability

Michaela Farm Product Availability

Pricing is available in-store. 

Transplants

  • Aloe plants (4-inch pots)
  • Tomatoes (Celebrity)
  • Peppers (Goddess Banana, California Wonder, Jalapeno)
  • Catnip

Eggs

We’re excited to welcome hens back to Michaela farm! Eggs are available in the Farmstore.

Fresh Vegetables

  • Sugar Snap Peas
  • Asparagus
  • Scallions
  • Arugula
  • Lacinato Kale
  • Curly Kale
  • Swiss Chard
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Lettuce Mix
  • Spinach
  • Radishes

Herbs

  • Fresh Parsley
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Fresh Spearmint
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Dried Spearmint
  • Dried Cutting Celery
  • Dried Sweet Basil
  • Dried Fennel Seeds
16 Feb 2021

Emily Pickett – Saturday Stream Snapshot Organizer

Emily Pickett – Saturday Stream Snapshot Organizer

Emily has been an Environment Educator at Greenacres since 2019. She took over Saturday Stream Snapshot in 2020 after participating in the program many times herself. She has been working on building awareness of the efforts to protect the watershed ever since.

Why is it important for people to get involved with programs like Saturday Stream Snapshot?

Protecting the water quality of our rivers and streams is incredibly important for both human health and the health of the plants and animals that make the watershed their home. Clean water is one of the most important resources on the planet! There are just too many bodies of water for one person or organization to protect, so we are absolutely dependent on our volunteers to make sure we are doing our part.

What is your favorite part of the program?

I love working with our volunteers who are passionate about caring for the environment. Even though we all have different backgrounds we are all coming together over this shared goal. The time spent running chemical tests is a great opportunity to get know and learn from each other.

What are you looking forward to with the program this year?

Watching the program grow with the support of our volunteers! The pandemic really slowed down our efforts in 2020 as we worked on a plan to resume the program safely. We’re fortunate enough to have plenty of room to spread out and I’m looking forward to getting samples collected and tested again.

 

Emily will be leading a Virtual Kickoff and Training session on February 20 for those interested in volunteering this year. You can sign up to attend here.

23 Mar 2020

Indian Hill Product Availability

Indian Hill Product Availability

You may shop in store, order in advance, or request curbside service:
Email us at farm@green-acres.org
or call us at 513-891-4227 then press extension 1

Regular Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10:30-5, Saturday 9-1

What's New?

    Lettuce Mix is 50% off!

    We have a bumper crop of lettuce, enjoy a 1lb bag for only $5!

    100% Grassfed, Grass Finished Beef Jerky

    Perfectly chewy, with a bold kick of black pepper. Made with our beef at our butcher, This Old Farm. $8 per 2oz package.

    Flower Bouquets

    Gorgeous mixed blooms! $10-$20 each.

    Leafy Greens and Herbs

    • Arugula ($5 per 1/2lb)
    • Lettuce Mix ($5 per 1/2lb)
    • Baby Kale ($5 per 1/2lb)
    • Curly Kale ($4 per 1/2lb)
    • Lacinato Kale ($4 per 1/2lb)
    • Swiss Chard ($4 per 1/2lb)
    • Cutting Celery ($4/bunch)
    • Fresh herbs (Oregano, Thyme, Spearmint, Chives, Sage $3 each or 3 for $6)
    • Dried Herbs (Fennel Seed, Spearmint, Basil $4 each)

    Fresh Vegetables

    • Kohlrabi (white or purple, $2.25/lb)
    • Broccolini (First of the season! $6/lb)
    • Garlic Scapes (the flower of a garlic plant, fresh and bold garlic flavor! Excellent added to pesto, bean dip, pickles and salsa. $3/lb)
    • Asparagus (grown at Greenacres Michaela Farm in Oldenburg, Indiana. $6/lb)
    • Onions ($2.50/lb)
    • Beets! ($3.50/lb)
    • Bulb Fennel ($5/lb)
    • Cherry Tomatoes ($6/lb)
    • Cucumbers ($4/lb)
    • Radishes (Red, Purple, or French Breakfast, $4 per 1/2lb)
    • Carrots ($6/lb)
    • Turnips (white hakurei or scarlet queen, $4/lb)

    Pasture Raised Meats and Eggs

      Pasture Raised Eggs, $6/dozen

      Our hens live outdoors on pasture, in a fully mobile chicken coop that is moved to fresh grass regularly. They are provided a corn and soy free supplemental feed.

            Please note: All our meats are frozen.

                100% Grassfed, Grass Finished Angus Beef

                Our next harvest of beef should be available in late July. In stock now:

                • Ribeye Steak (2 per pkg, $22/lb)
                • New York Strip Steak (2 per pkg, $22/lb)
                • Sirloin Steak (bone-in, one per pkg, $12/lb)
                • Hanger Steak ($15/lb)
                • Ground Beef (1lb packages. $7.25/lb, 30lb bundles $200, 30lb CSA member price $185)
                • Beef Patties (1/3lb each, 3 per pkg, $8.25/lb)
                • Brisket (approx. 1.5lb portions, $9/lb)
                • Short Ribs (avg. 1-1.5lb each, $4/lb)
                • Chuck Roast (avg 2-3lb each, $8/lb)
                • Rump Roast (avg. 2-3lb each, $10/lb)
                • Sirloin Tip Roast (avg. 2-3lb each, $11/lb)
                • Arm Roast (Great in the crock pot! Avg. 2-3lb each, $8/lb)

                Beef Offal:

                • Kidney ($5/lb)

                      Woodland Raised Berkshire Pork

                      Our next harvest of pork should be available in early June. In stock now:

                      • Hams (9-10lb half, $8/lb)
                      • Hocks (smoked, $6/lb)
                      • Spare Ribs (about 5 ribs per 1/2lb pkg, $8/lb)
                      • Ground Pork, Unseasoned ($7/lb)

                      Pork Sausages:

                      • Jalapeño Sausage Links (Bratwurst size links, 4 per pkg, $7.25/lb)
                      • Smoked Andouille Sausage (Bratwurst size links, 4 per pkg, $10/lb)
                      • Breakfast Links or Patties: (Small links, 8 per pkg, or small patties, 4 per pkg, $7.25/lb)

                      Pork Offal

                      • Heart ($2/lb)
                      • Liver ($4/lb)
                      • Leaf Fat (for glorious biscuits and pie crusts $6/lb)
                      • Back Fat (Render for lard or make your own sausage $4/lb)
                      • Caul Fat (lacy net of fat, try wrapping around a lean cut like a loin roast or a whole chicken, to baste while roasting! $6/lb)
                      • Bones (Excellent for ramen broth – roast with onions, garlic, and ginger, then make your stock. $2/lb)

                            Pasture Raised Chicken

                            • Freedom Rangers heritage breed chickens – excellent foragers on pasture with superior flavor. Click here to learn more about Freedom Rangers.  (Whole, approx. 4lb each, $5/lb)
                            • Whole Chickens ($4/lb)
                            • Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, 2 pieces per pkg, approx 1.5-2lb, $8/lb)
                            • Chicken Breast Tenders (Approx. 1-1.5lb per pkg, $10/lb)
                            • Chicken Wings (6 per pkg, approx. 2lb, $3/lb)
                            • Chicken Drum Quarter (Drum and thigh together, 2 pieces per pkg, $5/lb)
                            • Chicken Thighs (4 per pkg, approx. 2lb, $5/lb)
                            • Chicken Drumsticks (4 per pkg, approx. 2lb, $3/lb)
                            • Chicken Backs (3 backs per pkg, $3/lb)
                            • Chicken Feet (great for stock! High in collagen. Approx. 1lb per pkg, $4/lb)
                            • Ground Chicken, Unseasoned ($7/lb)

                            Chicken Sausages:

                            • Tomato Basil Chicken Burger Patties (4 patties per 1lb package, $7.25)
                            • Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties (4 patties per 1lb package, $7.25)
                            • Links: Bratwurst, Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, Chipotle, or Chorizo (5 links per 1lb package, $7.25/lb)

                            Chicken Offal:

                            • Liver (1-2lb per package, $4/lb)
                            • Hearts ($2/lb)
                            • Gizzards ($2/lb)

                                100% Grassfed, Grass Finished Lamb

                                In Spring 2024 we will have a large selection of lamb!

                                • Spare Ribs ($9/lb)
                                • Heart ($4/lb)
                                • Liver ($4/lb)
                                • Fat ($2/lb)