Here’s the weekly roundup from Watson Farms and your direct connection to your farmer. Enjoy the latest edition of Pasture Posts!
Hey everyone,
It’s been a record-breaking few weeks here in Lowrys. Our fulfillment team has been very busy trying to keep up with one of the highest volumes of orders we’ve seen in a long time, thanks to our recent event. If you’ve been eyeing those freezer-stockers, don’t wait too long—our Overstock Blowout Sale officially ends tonight at midnight!
Amid all the bustle lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about why we do what we do. You’ve probably noticed that “farm-to-table” has become a big business. Everywhere you look, there’s a new subscription box or a “digital market” promising local food with the click of a button. In many ways, that’s a win—it means more people are waking up to the importance of how their food is raised.
But as these services grow, I think it’s important to talk about what “local” and “direct” really mean to us at Watson Farms.
The Power of a Direct Connection
When you receive a box from us, it isn’t coming from a third-party warehouse or a corporate food hub. It’s coming from a family-run operation. We aren’t just “curating” items to fill a slot in a delivery schedule; we are stewards of the land and the animals.
There is a level of accountability that only exists when the person selling the meat is the same person who checked the fences this morning.
Why We Work with Our Neighbors
While we raise a large portion of our beef right here on our home pastures, keeping up with the support from families across the Eastern US means we also partner with a handful of like-minded producers in our region.
We are very selective about this. These aren’t just “suppliers”—they are neighbors and friends who follow the Watson Farms way:
- Our Beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished (no grain, ever).
- Daily Rotation (when weather permits)
- No Feedlots
- No Hormones
- No Routine Antibiotics
- Total Transparency in how every animal is treated.
By working together, we aren’t just filling boxes; we are helping more family farms stay on the land and ensuring that you get a consistent, high-quality product every single time you order.
Our Pork and Chicken have a similar set of standards, and we are currently able to produce all of these proteins ourselves. The protocols for these simple stomach animals include:
- No Barns
- Non-GMO feed milled here by us
- Constant Rotation to fresh grass
- No Growth Promotants
For more information on the how behind each of these proteins see these pages:
Why This Matters
When a “food box” company gets too big, the connection to the dirt often gets lost. The labels get slicker, but the story gets a little “cloudy.”
We want to keep things clear. Whether it’s a steak from our home farm or a roast from a neighbor we trust, our name is on it because we stand behind the protocol. You’re supporting a network of real people, not a logistics algorithm.
Overstock Blowout: Sale Ends Tonight at Midnight!
As I mentioned, we are clearing the freezers to make room for the new season. This sales event has been incredible, and we are down to the final hours.
If you’re reading this on Sunday morning, you have until midnight tonight to grab these premium grass-fed beef cuts at 25% off. Here are some of the best deals remaining:
- Ribeyes – 25% OFF
- NY Strip – 25% OFF
- Sirloin – 25% OFF
- Chuck Roast – 25% OFF
- London Broil – 25% OFF
- Sirloin Tip Roast – 25% OFF
You can see the full list of items on sale here.
As we continue to ship our Pasture Picks Boxes and bundles out to 20+ states via UPS, we promise to never lose that “over-the-fence” transparency. Thank you for being part of this journey with us and for choosing to know exactly where your food comes from.
Check out this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review from Ashleigh:
“Watson Farms will be the only place our family receives meat moving forward. The pricing is more than fair, the shipment was quick and easy and the meat is amazing. Knowing the animals are humanely and decently raised and supporting a local farmer is priceless. Our family is a customer for life.”
We would greatly appreciate it if you would be kind enough to leave us a review. It helps first-time customers purchase with confidence.
Shipping Timeline and Store Hours
UPS Orders (all orders ship with insulation and dry ice):
UPS orders normally ship out on Mondays – Wednesdays.
Tracking: As usual, you will receive an automated email with a tracking link as soon as your order leaves the farm.
Farm Pickup (Always Free!):
If you are local, Farm Pickup is often the fastest way to get your products. Please wait until you receive an email stating that your order is Ready for Pickup (typically 1 business day after your order is placed) before heading over.
Farm Store & Pickup Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
- Wednesday & Sunday: Closed
Farm Store Address: 713 Colony Road, Chester, SC 29706
Tell a Friend!
It’s now easier than ever to Give $15 and Get $15 through our Referral Program. We don’t spend a lot of money of advertising, but rather we focus on producing products that people love and are willing to tell others about. So we depend on word of mouth to find new customers and ultimately to heal more land.
So in an effort to streamline this process we have made it easier to tell others (via email, Facebook, or Twitter) about Watson Farms. And it’s all automated on the backend, so you don’t have to rely on us to issue the store credits manually. Just head over to our Referrals Page and start sharing!
