We Grow R Own Farmstead

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

‼️Market Alert‼️
For another weekend we’ll be on both sides of Peter’s Mountain! Come see us Saturday at the Peters Mountain Marketuntil the Halifax Fire Department parking lot from 11am-5pm. If you can’t make it out Saturday don’t worry! You can catch us Sunday at the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market in the Simpson Library parking lot from 10am-2pm!

Don’t forget about preorders! We offer a 10% preorder discount and will have it waiting for you at the markets. Just sent us a text or private message and get your preorders in today! You can find a list of available stock is attached.

We can’t wait to see you this weekend!

08/26/2026

We have gotten some questions on how we prepare some of our pasture raised meats for the supper table. With that being said we are going to try to post a new recipe once a week that tells you how we enjoy our homegrown food!

This weeks recipe:
🍗 FARMSTEAD FAVORITE: SMOKED SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN 🍗

One of our favorite ways to enjoy our pasture-raised chicken is to brine a whole bird, spatchcock it, and smoke it!

Trent has perfected this method, and it’s a winner every time.

And remember—we have whole pasture-raised chickens available for $4.79/lb!

🧂 BRINE

● 1 gallon cold water
● ½ cup apple cider vinegar
● ½ cup kosher salt
● ¼ cup brown sugar (or honey)
● 4 cloves garlic, smashed
● 1 Tbsp whole black peppercorns
● 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
● 2 bay leaves
● Optional: Peel of 1 apple or orange for a subtle sweetness

Brine: Place the whole chicken in the brine and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.

🍗 PREP

Remove the chicken from the brine, rinse lightly, and pat very dry.

Place uncovered in the refrigerator for 1–4 hours. Don’t skip this step—it helps give you beautifully crisp skin!

Before smoking, rub lightly with oil or melted butter and season generously.

Simple seasoning works best:

● Salt
● Black pepper
● Garlic powder
● Paprika

Optional: A little brown sugar for a hint of sweetness.

Spatchcock the chicken.

🔥 SMOKE — PHASE 1

Place chicken skin-side up.

Smoke at 225°F for approximately 60–90 minutes.

The goal here is to build that delicious smoky flavor—not cook the chicken all the way through.

🔥 SMOKE — PHASE 2

Increase the smoker temperature to 375–400°F.

Continue cooking until:

● Breast: 160–165°F
● Thigh: 175–180°F

That high-heat finish is the secret to getting deliciously crisp skin instead of rubbery skin. Don’t keep the temperature low the entire cook!

⏱️ TOTAL COOK TIME

Approximately 2–2½ hours, depending on the size of the bird and the weather.

🔥 Give it a try and tell us in the comments how it turns out!

08/22/2026

We are very excited for the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market tomorrow from 10am-2pm! Come on out and support our local vendors! Also tomorrow our neighbor down the road is hosting a Community Yard Sale.
Just a reminder that we offer a 10% pre-order discount. So if there’s anything specific you are looking for, this would be the best way to ensure we will have it at the market. Just send us a message and we will have it waiting for you!
We can’t wait to see you there for another Sunday of community fun!

THIS SUNDAY — TWO GREAT STOPS, ONE FUN DAY!

Our neighbors at Flipping Out Tumbling are holding a Community Yard Sale this Sunday from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM at 322 E. Allen Street, Mechanicsburg!

Stop over and support our neighbors, hunt for some great finds, and then head over to the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market for a bite to eat and some local shopping!

Make a morning of it and support TWO great local events happening right next to each other!

Yard Sale: 8 AM–2 PM
Mechanicsburg Sunday Market: 10 AM–2 PM

See you this Sunday!

08/18/2026

🐥 New babies on the farm! 🐥

Our newest batch of broiler chicks arrived today and they’re settling in nicely under the heat lamp. In about 11 weeks, they’ll be ready to head to the freezer and become the delicious, farm-raised chicken our customers love!

Stay tuned for their journey! 🌱🐔

08/14/2026

This Week’s Market Special 🐖🐓🥚

Pre-order your farm favorites and save 10%!

Place your order before market day and we’ll have it delivered directly to the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market for you. It’s the best way to guarantee we have exactly what you’re looking for—and you’ll save 10% on your entire order!

Message us to place your preorder.
Order early, save 10%, and shop with confidence! 🌱

08/11/2026

🔥 HAM HOCK SALE! 🔥

Our hickory-smoked ham hocks are on sale! 🐖

2 for just $10!

Perfect for adding rich, smoky flavor to beans, greens, soups, and more. 🤤

Stock up while they last!

📍 We Grow R Own Farmstead
🛒 Available at our next market or for farm pickup.
🚚 Free local delivery to Halifax addresses! Other delivery arrangements can be made—just ask!

08/09/2026

Another “double header,” another terrific weekend! 🐓🐖🐑🥚

Yesterday we were at the Millersburg Market, and today we spent the day at the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market—and what a weekend it was!

This is our first year attending local farmers markets, and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful for the warm welcome and support we’ve received. ❤️

We love meeting new people, introducing you to our farm, and sharing our story. But one of our absolute favorite parts is seeing repeat customers come back and hearing how much you’ve enjoyed something you purchased from us.

There’s something pretty special about having someone walk up and say, “We had that chicken last week and it was fantastic!” or “Those eggs were so good!”

Those moments mean more than you probably realize. When you’re a small farm, every purchase matters. We raise things in small batches, with a lot of time, attention and care—and knowing that something we raised, grew, or prepared made its way onto your family’s table and was enjoyed makes all the hard work worthwhile.

When you choose to buy from us, you’re not just buying food.

You’re supporting our family, our farm, and our dream of keeping good food local. 🌱❤️

So if you’ve purchased from us, we’d love your help getting the word out!

⭐ Please leave us a review!
Tell us what you bought, how you prepared it, and most importantly, how you liked it!

Your reviews, comments, shares, and recommendations help other people discover our little farm—and help us continue doing what we love.

Thank you for choosing local. Thank you for supporting small farms. And thank you for becoming part of our story.

We’re incredibly grateful for every customer, every kind word, and every familiar face that comes back to see us.

We’ll see you at the next market! 👋🏼❤️

We Grow R Own Farmstead
Halifax, PA
🌱 Raising good food. Raising it right.

08/09/2026

We’ve got a full house at the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market! We’re front and center selling our pasture raised meats and eggs from 10am-2pm. We can’t wait to see you here!

08/08/2026

We’re very appreciative and thankful for everyone that came to see us at the Millersburg Market earlier today. We are also very excited to see everyone at the Mechanicsburg Sunday Market tomorrow! We will be set up front and center selling our pasture raised pork, chicken, eggs, and rabbit. Come see us for the best groceries money can buy!

It's a FULL HOUSE This Sunday!
10am to 2pm
Simpson Library

We are excited to welcome a full lineup of vendors to this week's Mechanicsburg Sunday Market!

1 Caffeinated Mama
Bennett Run Mushroom Farm LLC
Blackbird Blooms Farm
Blooms By Becker
Bouncing Goat Soap Co
Chic Basque Cheesecakes
Emily's Cupcakes and More
Farmgirl Soapery
For the Love of Food Scratch Kitchen and Catering
From the Soul Kitchen
GearHouse Brewing Co
Happy Kitty
Hellbelly BBQ
Jam'a Hummus
Kira's Things and Stuff
Latimore Valley Farms Inc
Let Hope Grow
Merchantile
Plants Happen
Purely Rosin LLC
Rebel stitch
Rola’s Lebanese Food
Roll N Chill
Susu’s Suds LLC
The Cheese Affair
Timber & Botanical Co
Time To Rise Bakery
Tittle Apiaries, LLC
Tony's Dinosaur Artistry
TUB Naturals
We Grown R Own Farmstead
Whim & Wonders Co.