Farmasea

08/09/2026

We made it through some brutally hot weather! ☀️🥵

Days and days of questioning my life choices… 😜 And if you know me, you know I have NOT been a happy camper during this season of farming. 😂

But then the rain started showing up. 🌧️🌱 The pastures started getting greener, the animals got some relief, and so did this farmer.

And then came National Farmers Market Week ❤️

This week, like every week, YOU were the faithful reminder of why we work so hard.

Every person who stops at our table, fills a cooler, tells a friend about our farm, comes back week after week, or simply takes the time to ask about how we raise your food—you are supporting so much more than a small business.

You’re supporting our farm.
You’re supporting our animals.
You’re supporting the way we believe food should be raised.
And you’re helping make it possible for us to keep doing what we love, even during the seasons when farming tests every ounce of us.

Farmers markets have given us the opportunity to know the people we feed, and that relationship means more to me than I can put into words.

So as we wrap up National Farmers Market Week, thank you for showing up. Thank you for choosing local. Thank you for choosing farmers. And thank you for continuing to choose us. ❤️🌱

You really are the reason we keep showing up, too. 🥹❤️

07/29/2026

Today’s reminder:

Stand tall.
Make some noise.
Own your dirt pile. 🐓👑 (Dirt pile credit goes out to Wilmington Compost Company 🌱)

07/17/2026

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Local female farmers in Pender County grow food, raise livestock and care for the land while building community through agriculture.

07/16/2026

🎉 NEW PRODUCT ALERT! 🐖

They’re finally here! Last week’s storm prevented us from picking up/dropping off 🐖

Our Cold Smoked, Nitrate-Free Boneless Pork Chops are ready and packed with incredible smoky flavor—without the artificial nitrates.

Also back in stock: our delicious fresh bone-in pork chops! Thick-cut, juicy, and perfect for the grill or cast-iron skillet.

No matter which you choose, you’re getting pork raised with care right here on our farm.

📍 Pick yours up:
📅 Today: The Hampstead Farmers Market
📅 Saturday: The Wilmington Farmers Market

Fresh from our farm. Raised right. ❤️🌿

07/10/2026

Wednesdays storm cell gave us quite the experience. I have never seen the amount of lightning I witnessed! It was absolutely unreal!
What was thought to be a quick summer storm stalled over us for a couple hours & it was intense the entire time.

With wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail, and torrential rain, it felt and looked like we were stuck inside a giant washing machine.

A large old tree broke up at the top and smashed a section of fence and hot wire, while another tree broke our interior poly wire. Suddenly, we were hosting a full-blown livestock party. 🥳😜😪 Around 9:30 p.m., we got the poly wire repaired before too many animals decided to explore. We went from drought to flooding all in a couple hours time.

That night I was standing in the dark, exhausted and in tears while helping my husband repair fence. Looking back today, I can finally laugh about it… because farming gives you no other choice. The animals still need cared for, the fences still need fixed, and the work doesn’t stop just because you’re tired. You are literally always working 24/7.

We got back at it early yesterday, but the heat has definitely made the cleanup even more exhausting. Between that and the very well fed rattlesnakes we’ve been working with eyes wide open!

I know I’m ready for cooler weather and my coveralls!

Farming definitely keeps us humble. One minute you’re admiring a beautiful summer evening, and the next you’re chasing livestock, repairing fences, and wondering what Mother Nature has planned next. ❤️🌱

06/29/2026

It’s time to lock in your 4th of July cookout menu! 🇺🇸🍤🍗

We have two fresh ideas! We’re sharing our shrimp boil recipe below. Plus, we just processed another batch of pasture-raised chicken, and we have a brand-new item that belongs on your grill: Spatchcock Chicken!

If you’ve never grilled a spatchcock chicken, you’re in for a treat. We remove the backbone so it lays flat, which means it cooks faster, stays juicy, and gives you that crispy, evenly charred skin everyone fights over.

And if you’re feeding a crowd, our Cajun Sausage was made for a classic North Carolina shrimp boil. It’s made from our forest-raised, non-GMO pork with no added nitrates or nitrites, and it brings just the right amount of heat.

Here’s our favorite shrimp boil recipe:

🍤 Ingredients
• 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 lb Farmasea Cajun Sausage, sliced
• 4 ears corn, cut into pieces
• 1 lb small red potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, cut into large pieces
• 4 lemons (2 for cooking, 2 for serving)
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic
• ⅓ cup Old Bay seasoning
• Salt, pepper & fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil with 2 quartered lemons, onion, garlic, and Old Bay.

Add potatoes and cook 10–12 minutes.

Add corn and Cajun Sausage. Cook 5–6 minutes.

Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.

Drain and spread everything onto newspaper or baking sheets.

Mix melted butter with parsley, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the shrimp boil, garnish with lemon wedges and extra Old Bay, and dig in!

Whether you’re planning a shrimp boil or throwing chicken or sausages on the grill, we’ve got your cookout covered. Order online at farmasearx.com or visit us at the The Hampstead Farmers Market Thursday 4-7pm or The Wilmington Farmers Market Saturday 8am-1pm.

06/24/2026

“When 💩 Happens!” 🤣🐷🍅

One of my pig pastures has turned into an accidental garden, and I’ve been enjoying every minute of it.

Right now, I have what looks like 500 volunteer tomato plants growing out there, along with several varieties of squash. Every time I walk by, I can’t help but laugh knowing my pigs are the ones who planted it all.

Twice a week, we pick up thousands of pounds of organic produce that would otherwise go to waste, and the pigs get it as a special treat. Apparently, they’ve been doing a little seed distribution service of their own. 😆

It’s a pretty good reminder that healthy soil, organic matter, and a little help from livestock can create some amazing things. What started as pig pasture is now looking more like a vegetable garden.

Talk about fertile ground! 🌱🐷🍅

06/21/2026

Wishing he was here to celebrate all the wins and hug me through the losses. Missing my dad today. Grateful for all the memories and the love. ❤️