Worth the Wait Discussion

Here at Worth the Wait Farm, we love the old saying, “April showers bring May flowers.”  It’s a comforting thought—nature’s promise that all those rainy spring days will eventually lead to blooming fields, bursting gardens, and lush greenery. But what happens when May decides to take April’s job a little too seriously and delivers a week of showers?

Well, friends, we have an answer. A week of May showers brings mud—so much mud.  The kind that clings to boots, creates unexpected slip-and-slide moments, and ensures that every farm chore requires at least one extra change of clothes. It brings pigs with entirely new career aspirations, as Muddy McSnout and the gang have officially switched from agriculture to competitive mud wrestling. Chickens, usually opinionated and vocal, have been left questioning their life choices, quietly contemplating whether ducks had the right idea all along. Meanwhile, the potatoes remain buried, blissfully unaware of the c…

Well, that’s it. Today we wrapped up the last of the animals for the year here at Worth the Wait Farm. The turkeys had their turn, and now they’re all processed, packaged, and cooling down, ready to head out the door.

These birds are destined for Thanksgiving tables, and they’ll be waiting for pickup this Sunday afternoon at the farm. That gives folks plenty of time to get them home, brined, and ready for the big meal.

There’s a certain relief that comes with finishing the season. Processing isn’t glamorous work, but it’s honest work. We raise these animals with care, and when the time comes, we do right by them. Sending them off to feed families feels like closing the loop.

So if you’re picking up a turkey this weekend, know it’s the last bird of the year, raised on pasture and finished with respect. We’re grateful for your…

Well folks, we have plucked our last cluck for the year.

The final batch of Jumbo Cornish Cross has ridden off the pasture and made their way into the freezer, officially marking the end of chicken processing season. They were raised on fresh grass, with non-GMO, soy-free feed, and just enough sass to keep things interesting.

This last round was parted out into 59 pounds of skinless, boneless breasts (aka the crowd pleasers), 21.9 pounds of drumsticks (perfect for backyard BBQ dreams), 28.5 pounds of thighs (rich, juicy, and always underrated), 14.1 pounds of wings (split into drumettes and flats for fairness), and 7.2 pounds of ground chicken (because sometimes you just want a burger).

That is 130.7 pounds of pasture-raised goodness, ready to fuel soups, stir-fries, and spontaneous dinner parties until next season rolls around.

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