FFF Farm - Dillsburg PA

11/23/2025

Anyone else have pumpkins, squash or veggies for us ? We LOVE them !!

11/08/2025

Ready to get rid of those fall decorations ?
Our pigs would be happy to take care of those for you — pumpkins, squash, corn, veggies , etc

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

We have DUCK EGGS 🦆 available !
Weekly or just once to try.

Contact me !

04/22/2025

Not my original - but written well enough to share.

As I gathered my eggs today, I couldn’t help but wonder how many people are unaware that the little specks of dirt on these shells are often less concerning than the eggs found in grocery stores.

Why is that?

Fresh eggs come with a natural protective layer known as the bloom. This invisible coating shields the shell’s pores, preventing harmful bacteria from entering. It’s a unique feature that nature provides nothing can replicate it. But once you wash that egg, you wash off that vital protection.

Store bought eggs are cleaned at processing plants. So, how do they keep safe after losing the bloom? They get sanitized often by being dipped in a solution containing sodium hypochlorite, or bleach.
Yes, that’s right!
This chlorine based compound is used to kill bacteria, but it raises some concerns.

Sometimes, eggs are pasteurized, which involves heating them to eliminate pathogens.

The crucial point is this: once the bloom is removed, anything can infiltrate your egg, including that chlorine solution.
That’s why we refrigerate our washed eggs on the farm to slow down any potential growth of pathogens that can pe*****te the shell.
Is chlorine organic? Does it matter? It’s CHLORINE in your egg!
And remember, this practice is all approved by government regulations. No thanks!
Personally, I prefer not to wash my eggs until I’m ready to use them.
And here’s a surprising fact: those store-bought eggs are often at least 30 days old before they even reach the shelves. Have they been kept at the proper temperature during that entire time after losing the bloom?
So, the next time you see farmers selling eggs for $4, $5, or even $6 a dozen, take a moment to understand the differences before complaining about the price.

Let’s support our farmers and make informed choices about what we bring to our tables!

04/19/2025

Pumpkin and Oreo got to enjoy some Easter treats thanks to discarded seconds from Grocery Outlet.
Thank you Ryan Lazar!

03/28/2025

I have 1 doz duck eggs available. PM if interested

11/07/2024

Time to get rid of those pumpkins and squash decorations?
Our pigs and chickens love turning them into bacon !!

10/24/2024

It’s time to think about what to do with leftover pumpkins, corn and vegetables!

Our animals love eating them!

08/20/2024

Over the past several months, I have continued to lose hens in the cycle of nature — namely hawks and foxes.

So my weekly eggs available have become much less.

This cooler weather has caused my flock to also start their annual molt - also reducing egg production.

That all means that it would be wise to check in with us before heading over for some eggs to make sure there are some available.

I will attempt to rebuild the flock over the fall / winter months again this year

08/13/2024

The pigs gladly accept donations of leftover garden veggies or fruits, watermelon or cantaloupe rinds, extra parts of fresh cut veggies, etc.
Please no moldy or fermented items !