Posts Tagged ‘sustainable agriculture’

COOK And Wyebrook Farm Are Partnering To Bring Sustainable, Farm Fresh Food To Center City

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

If you've been itching to get out to Wyebrook Farm in Honey Brook, PA but haven't found the time, have no fear, as weekly deliveries of the sustainable farms beef, chicken, pork and vegetables will now arrive every Tuesday at COOK. (Photo courtsey: Wyebrook Farm)

We’ve long extolled the virtues of the humanely and sustainably raised beef, pork and chicken that can be found at many of the farms surrounding Philadelphia. We are a fortunate bunch to live in such close proximity to high quality food. And, with the recent announcement that our friends at COOK will now be a pick-up location for the amazing products grown and produced at Wyebrook Farm, things just keep getting better for Philly’s local food scene.

Beginning Tuesday, June 19th and continuing every Tuesday throughout the summer, city dwellers will be able to pick-up Wyebrook Farm products at COOK, located just off Rittenhouse Square.

It’s simple to order and there is no minimum purchase amount. Visit Wyebrook’s product and price list to see what’s available and send all orders via email to info@wyebrookfarm.com and indicate “Cook Pick Up” in the subject line. Then, go to COOK between 12 – 3PM on Tuesdays, meet Farmer Dean and pick up your order. All orders must be placed by Monday at 3PM for Tuesday pick-up.

While at COOK, be sure to check out their incredible supply of cookbooks and kitchen gear, we bet you’ll leave with more than just sustainably raised meat! For more information, visit the COOK website.

And while having easy access to Farmer Dean’s incredible meat is great, we also highly recommend a trip to the farm in Chester County. Nothing beats diving into a delectable Wyebrook Burger while taking in the farm’s beautiful 355-acres. It is Dean’s goal for people to understand where and how their food is produced and he welcomes visitors to Wyebrook every Saturday and Sunday to shop in the farm’s on-site market and cafe.

Wyebrook Farm To Open Full Service On-Site Butcher Shop And Cafe, April 28th

Monday, April 16th, 2012

We’ve told you before about the great work of former bond-trader turned farmer, Dean Carlson, and his vision for a sustainable food supply. Carlson does his part by pasture raising pork, beef and poultry at Wyebrook Farm, an oasis of sustainable agriculture just 45 minutes from downtown Philadelphia.

Over the past year, Carlson has opened the farm to the public during both a pig and steer roast and again to sell Thanksgiving turkeys. Now, however, the farm will be open weekly to customers via their new Wyebrook Farm Market, housed in a historic 18th-century barn.

The market officially opens Saturday, April 28th at 9AM and will carry beef, pork, chicken and eggs, all raised on the farm. The Farm Store will offer hand-butchered meats and house-cured bacon, sausages, hot dogs and charcuterie. Available cuts will be listed on the Wyebrook website along with recipes from their on-site chef, Janet Crandall. The Farm Store will also carry organic vegetables and cheeses from several other local Chester County farms.

Additionally, the Cafe will offer prepared foods (like the Wyebrook burger!) that can be enjoyed in the courtyard behind the barn, allowing customers to take in sweeping views of the farm’s bucolic 355 acres.

For those of you looking to develop a deeper connection with your food, we can think of no better place than Wyebrook Farm. And, if you still need more convincing, check out the short video we shot at the farm last fall, it truly is an amazingly beautiful place.

Congratulations Farmer Dean!

Wyebrook Farm Market
When: Saturday 9AM – 5PM; Sunday 11Am – 5PM
Where: Wyebrook Farm – 150 Wyebrook Road, Honey Brook, PA 19344
More Info: www.wyebrookfarm.com

Philly Homegrown Video: Wyebrook Farm

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

We’ve told you about Wyebrook Farm before, they are the folks who throw those amazingly free whole-animal roasts using the Pat La Freida Meatbox.

Wyebrook is dedicated to growing pastured beef, poultry and pork in a sustainable fashion on 355 acres in Honeybrook, PA, about an hour outside of Philadelphia. Wyebrook products can only be purchased on-site, a strategy farmer Dean Carlson hopes will help create a strong connection between people and their food.

So, enjoy this quick video about Wyebrook and next time they have a roast, be sure to mark your calendars!

Slow Food Philly Presents: Where’s The Beef (And Pork, And Lamb)?

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Farmer Dean Carlson raises pastured Highland and Devon cows at Wyebrook Farms, located about 45 minutes outside Philadelphia in Chester County. Photo: A.Calbeck for GPTMC

In its final workshop of the fall 2011 season, Slow Food Philly will host a lively (and delicious) discussion about local, sustainably raised beef, pork and lamb. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA), the workshop will take place at the Restaurant School in West Philadelphia on Wednesday, December 14th.

The panel, moderated by PASA’s Regional Director, Marilyn Anthony, will include Jessica Moore of Philly CowShare, Dean Carlson of Wyebrook Farm and Linda Geren of High View Farm. Together, they will discuss the importance of sustainable agriculture and the process of bringing their superior quality, local meat, to market.

This workshop is guaranteed to be a meat lovers treat! A variety of delicious meaty samples will be available along with a selection of wine. Tickets for this event are $20 and are sure to sell out. To purchase tickets visit the Slow Food Philly ticketing site.

Where’s The Beef (And Pork And Lamb)?

When: Wednesday, December 14, 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: The Restaurant School, 4100 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cost: $20/person, tickets available here
www.slowfoodphilly.org