The Bontrager Homestead

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Porch Pickup Orders Available every day (except Wednesdays) - contact us via text, messenger, or email for availability/pickup time. *Closed the week of 05/09/26 - 05/16/26*

Product availability at The Bontrager Homestead for this week (all preordered garden seedlings will be delivered this we...
05/20/2026

Product availability at The Bontrager Homestead for this week (all preordered garden seedlings will be delivered this week/weekend):

Organic Heirloom Garden Seedlings - hardened off & ready to plant now (Sold in compostable pots that you can just plant right in the ground, lessening transplant shock to roots):

$2/plant - Tomatoes:
-Varieties currently available: Purple Cherokee (only 1 plant left), Pineapple, & San Marzano

$2/plant - Basil:
-Varieties currently available: Holy/Tulsi, Lemon, Lime, Italian Large Leaf, Purple, & Sweet

Duck eggs (pasture raised) available from our little Quack House - $4/dozen

Don't know about duck eggs, but always wanted to try them? Ask about our FREE sample packs available upon request & while supplies last (no purchase necessary).

Contact for pickup (or delivery) days/times or with any questions. Message here or feel free to text (260-573-2056).

Payment options: Cash, PayPal, & Venmo

Duck eggs (pasture raised) available - $4/dozen (along with a few other seasonal goodies including native seeds & dried ...
04/07/2026

Duck eggs (pasture raised) available - $4/dozen (along with a few other seasonal goodies including native seeds & dried organic lemon basil tea)

Don't know about duck eggs, but always wanted to try them? Ask about our FREE sample packs available upon request & while supplies last (no purchase necessary).

Contact for pickup days/times or with any questions. Message here or feel free to text (260-573-2056).

Payment options: Cash, PayPal, & Venmo

03/31/2026

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Well… pull up a chair and let’s talk. 🀍

When you buy farm eggs, you’re not just buying what’s in the shell.

You’re buying:

🌾 Non-commercial feed
🌿 Scratch grains, greens, and bugs they hunt themselves
🏑 Hens with room to roam instead of rows of cages
πŸͺΊ Hand-gathered eggs β€” every single morning
❄️ Careful storage and small-batch handling
πŸ’› Time, labor, and stewardship

DID YOU KNOW:

β€’ Grocery store eggs can be weeks old before they hit the shelf.
β€’ Store eggs are washed in a way that removes their natural protective bloom β€” which is why they must be refrigerated.
β€’ Pasture-raised hens often lay eggs with darker, richer yolks because of a more varied diet.
β€’ Smaller flocks mean better care β€” but they also mean we can’t compete with industrial pricing.

Around here, we believe if the Lord entrusted us with the animals, we ought to treat them right.

Farm eggs cost more because they are more β€” more care, more quality, more intention.

And truth be told?
Once you taste the difference, it’s hard to go back.

We aren’t trying to be the cheapest.
We’re trying to be faithful stewards.

β€œWhatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters…” β€” Colossians 3:23 🀍

Due to cooler temps & unpredictable weather this weekend, we won't have the self serve stand out, but if you want duck e...
11/08/2025

Due to cooler temps & unpredictable weather this weekend, we won't have the self serve stand out, but if you want duck eggs (free sample 6 packs or to purchase at $4/dozen) we have plenty available πŸ™‚

Just text (260-573-2056), email ([email protected]), message, or comment here and we will get your order ready for an easy porch pick-up within the same day or another preferred time/day πŸ™‚

We're all setup on the porch this Saturday, we'll be open until 6 pm today (11/01/25). πŸ™‚We have our main table setup wi...
11/01/2025

We're all setup on the porch this Saturday, we'll be open until 6 pm today (11/01/25). πŸ™‚

We have our main table setup with free fresh baked goods made with duck eggs for you to take home & enjoy (while supplies last) and assorted free candy. I recently took a course & passed the test for my food handler certificate, so we are super excited to start offering some occasional food items during this holiday season. All of our baked goods are made with a mix of fresh, local ingredients & organic products from Azure πŸ™‚

Even if you don't want to shop for anything on the porch, adults & kids feel free to drop by & enjoy our free treats during this fall season πŸ™‚

In addition to the freebies this weekend, we also have a small table & the cooler setup next to the treat table with a few items available for purchase (including the new $4 price for a dozen pasture raised duck eggs) - hope you can stop & shop and/or enjoy our free items this weekend! Hope you all have a blessed weekend πŸ™‚

We're all setup for trick or treat visitors this afternoon/evening, we'll be setup on the porch until 8 pm, have fresh b...
10/31/2025

We're all setup for trick or treat visitors this afternoon/evening, we'll be setup on the porch until 8 pm, have fresh baked goods made with duck eggs for you to sample (while supplies last). Even if you don't want to shop for anything on the porch, adults & kids feel free to drop by, say hi, & enjoy our free treats for Halloween (costumes are welcome, but not required) πŸ™‚ (mini cinnamon bread loaves just came out of the oven, so we'll be putting those out soon to join the Maple Snickerdoodles πŸ˜‹)

We are so grateful for the support we have had so far since opening our little farmstand. After much thought & prayer, w...
10/30/2025

We are so grateful for the support we have had so far since opening our little farmstand. After much thought & prayer, we have decided to lower the price of our duck eggs to $4/dozen since we are being blessed with an abundance of eggs in this season! We want as many of you as possible to enjoy the benefits of our pasture raised duck eggs. Times are hard and we want to be a blessing to others. We hope you will support us by sharing us with your friends and family so even more can benefit from our little homestead. πŸ™‚ (picture of an average sized chicken egg next to one of our duck eggs for comparison πŸ™‚πŸ¦†)

Getting our baking on to showcase some of the items you can make using our lovely pasture-raised duck eggs πŸ™‚ here's a s...
10/30/2025

Getting our baking on to showcase some of the items you can make using our lovely pasture-raised duck eggs πŸ™‚ here's a sneak peek of our Maple Snickerdoodles πŸ˜‹ Hope you can stop by to "Trick-or-Treat" our little farm stand this Friday (10/31/25) from 1 - 8 PM (baked goods available as treats while supplies last, then we'll move on to handing out candy) πŸ™‚ The Quack House

We're open this weekend!Self serve farm table Hours:Friday (10/24/25): 8:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturday (10/25/25): 10:00 am - ...
10/24/2025

We're open this weekend!

Self serve farm table Hours:
Friday (10/24/25): 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday (10/25/25): 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

See our group albums for specific product availability/prices (we have plenty of eggs & a few plants items for fall or spring planting, & the very beneficial Lemon Basil Loose Leaf Tea) πŸ™‚

Address

5711 County Road 60
Saint Joe, IN
46785

Telephone

+12605732056

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