{"id":644,"date":"2025-02-03T17:21:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chapters.westonaprice.org\/grandrapidsmi\/?page_id=644"},"modified":"2025-02-03T17:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:21:42","slug":"hearts-pasture-farm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.westonaprice.org\/grandrapidsmi\/hearts-pasture-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart&#8217;s Pasture Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From: Heart&#8217;s Pasture &lt;<a href=\"mailto:farmer@mitasteofplace.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">farmer@mitasteofplace.com<\/a>&gt;<br>Subject: Farm Submission for Local Chapter Resource List &#8211; Heart&#8217;s Pasture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Name of farm: Heart&#8217;s Pasture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Farmer&#8217;s\/Farm Family name: Todd and Amanda Wolter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Street address: 7699 Moore Rd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. City: Alanson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. State (2-letter abbreviation): MI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6. Zip: 49706<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7. Phone number: 317-213-1580<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8. Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:farmer@mitasteofplace.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">farmer@mitasteofplace.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9. Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mitasteofplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"external\">https:\/\/www.mitasteofplace.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type of Farm\/Farm Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10. Are you Certified Organic? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">11. Are you Certified Biodynamic? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12. If you are not Certified Organic, do you use organic production methods? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">13. Do you use synthetic fertilizers? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14. Do you use any of the following: nonorganic pesticides, herbicides, parasiticides, or fungicides? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Animal Husbandry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15. Do you keep livestock? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16. What animals do you keep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chickens (list breeds): Easter Eggers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ducks (list breeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkeys (list breeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other Poultry (list type and breeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cows (list breeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goats (list breeds): ADGA registered Nigerian Dwarf Goats<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pigs (list breeds): AGHA registered American Guinea Hogs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sheep (list breeds):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other Animals (list type and breeds): Blanc de Hotot rabbits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17. Do you use antibiotics? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18. Do you use antibiotics? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">19. Are the animals pasture-fed? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20. How much and for how long: Our animals are on mixed woodland pasture all spring\/summer\/fall, any time there is not too much snow on the ground. Our chickens are completely free range on our 15 acres 365 days a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">21. Do you practice managed grazing? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">22. Do you apply compost or compost tea? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">23. Do you apply other soil amendments? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">24. Do you use supplemental feed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For poultry (list type): Soy-free, organic layer feed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For cows, sheep, and\/or goats (list type): Goats receive 1-2 lbs. per day, only while they are in milk to help with milk production, of a high quality, soy-free mix containing chopped hay, whole peas and oats, spirulina, and other herbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For pigs (list type): In addition to the leaves, bugs, and tubers available in our woods the pigs receive a modest ration of local, no-spray barley, corn, and oats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Raw Milk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25. Do you supply raw milk? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">26. Do you keep your barn and milk room clean? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">27. Do you keep the cows clean\/teats washed? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">28. Do you thoroughly wash your milking equipment after every milking? [farm_27]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">29. Are cows with mastitis or other health problems excluded from milking? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30. Are cows tested for disease? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which tests, and how often: CAE, Johnes Disease, and CL, each goat is tested upon entry into our herd. We have never had a positive test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">31. Is the milk routinely tested for pathogens, coliform count? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which tests, and how often: We send our milk to a lab for SCC count and overall quality check, about once a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">32. Is the farm water routinely tested? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">33. Are milk and milk products kept well chilled? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">34. Other\/Explain (list any other routine practices, or explain any of your answers above?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Butchering Practices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">35. Do you sell milk? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">36. Meat butchered at a USDA-certified or state-certified abattoir? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">37. Meat butchered on the farm? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">38. Describe or explain any butchering practices: We do not sell meat at this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Farm Products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">39. Please check off the products you sell and list current prices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw whole milk: Herdshare available. $50 one time buy in. One share is equal to one half gallon a week, and costs $12.50\/week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw butter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw cream: I make raw goats milk ice cream regularly and could work it into your share. Talk to Farmer Amanda for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw ice cream: I make raw goats milk ice cream regularly and could work it into your share. Talk to Farmer Amanda for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw sour cream:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw yogurt:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw kefir:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raw cottage cheese:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheese (list types):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other dairy (list):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beef\/veal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pork:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Goat\/kid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mutton\/lamb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other meat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicken:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duck:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turkey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other poultry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eggs (list type, chicken, duck, etc) : Easter Eggers, pale blue\/green eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Produce (list typical offerings): Winter-harvested potatoes, potato CSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prepared foods (list typical offerings): Sourdough Bread made with organic flour and sea salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40. Do you only sell animals that are raised on your farm at the address listed?<br>Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">41. Are the animals born on your farm at the address listed? Yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">41a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">42. Do you ever purchase animals from auctions or from your processor or do you ever buy parts from your processor (whole pork bellies&#8230;)? No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">42a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[textarea farm_41a]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">43. Do you personally attend to your animals at least once a day or do you hire help or farmers to do that for you? Personally Attend<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">43a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[textarea farm_42a]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">44. Do you purchase pre-mixed feed from an elevator or do you grind your own? Purchase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">44a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[textarea farm_43a]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">45. Where can customers find you? (check all that apply):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[farm_44]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">45a. Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[textarea farm_44a]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From: Heart&#8217;s Pasture &lt;farmer@mitasteofplace.com&gt;Subject: Farm Submission for Local Chapter Resource List &#8211; Heart&#8217;s Pasture Details 1. Name of farm: Heart&#8217;s Pasture 2. Farmer&#8217;s\/Farm Family name: Todd and Amanda Wolter 3. Street address: 7699 Moore Rd. 4. City: Alanson 5. State (2-letter abbreviation): MI 6. Zip: 49706 7. Phone number: 317-213-1580 8. Email:&nbsp;farmer@mitasteofplace.com 9. 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