Red Roof Meat Company Newsletter: Difference in Opinion

FARM NEWSLETTER – 29 MAY 2023

DIFFERENCE IN OPINION

I might have thrown around some disparaging remarks with regards to Walmart.  It’s like me to do that… and perfectly acceptable. It’s also absolutely OK for others to disagree with me; even take offense.  That happened recently, and I get it.  Walmart pushes prices down as far as possible, and in this Country, the big of big box stores are a lifeline to families trying to keep it all together while pay checks fall behind fuel, food, housing and medical costs.

I expect most people are familiar with the billboard coming into town that asks, “Why are one in six children in this country food insecure?” I’m here to suggest that opening another half dozen Walmarts across the county won’t help in this matter.  In time, on our current trajectory, the Walmarts will no longer be the final refuge of the poorer amongst us.  What then?  That’s for a political argument.

As for an economic solution?  It is simple:  We, as a community, need to invest our profits back into our community.  You ever wondered why the Chinatowns that exist in every major city are always so wealthy?  Easy.  Every dollar that enters their community circulates and circulates, never to leave…well, almost.  Walmart is the antithesis of this.

We’re busy rebuilding the local food economy here in Fremont County – like no other place in the country.  This build-out will require a great amount of investment in production, and not least of all people.  Walmart can’t help us here; they are built for enrichening stockholders, not communities.  No, we’re on our own, and the sooner we understand that, the better off we all will be.  

Regards,

Steve

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Dear Herdshare Owners,

Just a few things:

 

Little farm update – we have 23 lambs and 17 calves on the ground with 2 more ewes and 1 cow left to deliver for the season. 

 

It was a great 2^nd Annual Herdshare Farm Party. Thank you so much to all those who were able to make it, and for those who couldn’t make it this year we hope to see you next year!

 

Please see attachment for this week’s newsletter!

 

For the Riverton folks I will be at the Riverton Wednesday Farmers Market on May 31^st from 5 – 7 pm at Riverton City Park. 

For the Lander folks I will be at the Lander Valley Farmers Market on June 3^rd from 9-11:30 at the corner of 3^rd and Main St.

 

NOTE* We are now on Facebook!!

Please like and follow us at Red Roof Meat Company!

 

Our farm has been very fortunate to attract a number of wonderful customers who share the same vision as us in terms of values…not simply value. We also recognize that this market relationship is not for everybody. If that’s the case with you, please let us know. We’ll be happy to buy back your share and reimburse your five dollars – or even a pound of ground beef if you prefer – and take you off our email list.

 

I have assorted beef cuts and dog treats available at Fremont Local Market (Open 10am – 6pm Tuesday through Sunday).

524 E. Main St. in Riverton – The old Flea Market Building

 

 

Below is our current inventory of meat and produce. If you would like to place an order to hold for pick up at your local farmers market, please give us a shout here.

 

Beef

$12.00/lb

· Ribeye Steak 

· T-bone Steak – Out of Stock

· New York Strip Steak 

· Tenderloin

$10.00/lb

· Sirloin Tip Steak 

· Top Sirloin Steak 

· Flank Steak 

· Skirt Steak 

· Flap Steak 

· Tri Tip Steak 

$9.00/lb

· Top Round Steak

· Tenderized Top Round Steak

· Cube Steak

· Brisket 

· Chuck Roast

· Cross Rib Roast - Out of Stock

· Arm Roast 

· Tri-Tip Roast

· Rump Roast 

· Sirloin Tip Roast - Out of Stock

· Korean Style Ribs 

· Liver - Out of Stock

$6.00/lb

· Ground Beef (1 lb packages) 

· Stew Meat 

· Tongue 

$4.00/lb

· Beef Shanks 

· Suet

· Kidney 

· Oxtail 

$3.00/lb

· Marrow Bones – Out of Stock

· Knuckle Bones – Out of Stock

· Neck Soup Bones – Out of Stock

 

Beef Products

Half-pint Jar of Beef Tallow - $8.00

Pint jar - $14.00

 

Lamb

$13/lb

· Lamb Loin Chops (2 per pkg)

$12/lb

· Lamb Shoulder Steak/Chop (2 per pkg)

· 1/2 Leg of Lamb Roast (roughly 2-3 lbs)

· Mutton Chops

$9/lb

· Ground Lamb 

$8/lb

· Lamb Shanks 

· Breast of Lamb

· Lamb Neck Roast

$5/lb

· Lamb Soup Bones

 

Chicken

** Please let me know if you are interested in chicken for the 2023 season. 

 

Pricing on chicken this year will be $4.50/lb with the farm discount (discount applied when you pick up your chicken on the day of processing). Otherwise, the price is $5.00/lb.

 

Eggs  

     Extra Large (57-64 grams) Dozen - $5.00

      Jumbo (65+ grams) Dozen - $6.00

    

                                                

All limited stock item sales will be on first come/first serve basis

If you would like to place an order, please let me know what market (Riverton or Lander) you would like to pick up from.

Give me a call at 307-240-1624 for questions or to plan a farm tour.

 

Sincerely,

Morgan Doyle