ORGANIC BEEF FOR SALE

The yearling cattle are born on the farm approximately 18 months prior to sale. During this time they are fed entirely on organic hay, certified-organic grain and rich pasture, though there wasn’t much of that this summer.

The only "fertilizer" used on our pastures is the cattle's own manure. No herbicides or pesticides are used and no antibiotics or growth hormones are added to their feed; there is no chance that residues from these products will travel up the food chain.

Most other years our herd is closed so that there would be no possible disease transmission from other herds. This year we had to purchase a new breeding bull, a year and a half old pure bred Blonde dAquitaine named Malamar. We also bought a pure bred Blonde heifer from the same breeder, Marcel LaChance, in order to increase our number of cows and increase the percentage of the breed. Mr. LaChance is the President of the Ontario Blonde Association.

We sell our beef in quantity, either by the side (there are 2 sides from one animal) or in 'split-sides', also referred to as 'quarters'. The latter consist of one half of the front of the side and one half of the hind. The average weight of a hanging side is 250 pounds and that of a split-side approximately 125 pounds. Our sides tend to be leaner and smaller in size than those commonly used for store-bought beef.

To give you an idea of what to expect, last year we asked Doug Groombridge, our butcher, for a split- side quarter for the two of us. It consisted of the following: 18 packages of lean ground beef (1 lb. pkgs.), 3 stewing beef, 2 braising ribs, 4 soup bones, 5 short ribs, 8 fettini cutlets, 10 one inch thick T-bone steaks, 8 sirloin steaks, 6 rib steaks, and the following 3-4 pound roasts: a rolled brisket, a rump, an eye of the round and tenderloin.

To get an idea of freezer space you might need, our quarter this year took up a space in our chest freezer 20" X 22" X 18"- 7920 cubic inches or 4.6 cubic feet.

The price for the 2007-08 season will be $3.19 for a split side (quarter) per pound and $3.09 for a half. We are now taking orders for our next sale. They will be available in December 2007 until February 2008. If you are interested in placing an order, we can email or fax you a specification form to fill out which you can then send back. You provide us with instructions and we pass them on to Doug. We pay for the cost of cutting, wrapping, and freezing. That's all it takes.

If you have any questions then either email ellis@nobletonkennels.com or call us at 905-859-0704 or 1 888 830 0091.

Thanks very much. 

Ellis and Donna Greenstein

Nobleton Boarding Kennels Limited

Phone: 905-859-0704

Email: ellis@nobletonkennels.com

Fax: 905-859-7228