Rain for the Grass, a Big Birthday, and Keeping it Cool
We hope you’ve had a wonderful week!
We just caught a beautiful, much-needed soaking rain here near Lowrys! We measured about 2.5 inches of rain between Friday and Saturday. Around here, we don’t just see rain as weather—we see it as the fuel that drives our entire regenerative system. This moisture is exactly what our summer grasses need to kick into high gear, ensuring our 100% grass-fed beef cattle have the highest quality forage to graze as we make our daily paddock shifts.
Speaking of those daily cattle moves, today marks a massive milestone for our family. Our son, Noah, is turning 10 years old! If you’ve ever been out on a wagon tour or seen our updates, you know Noah is a huge part of the crew around here. He’s a tremendous help on the farm, especially when it comes to shifting the herd to fresh grass every day. Happy double-digits to our hardworking 10-year-old!
Cool to the Touch: Our Summer Shipping Standard
As the southern summer heat starts to rev up, we often get asked: “How do you safely ship frozen, pasture-raised meats to my doorstep when it’s 90 degrees outside?”
It’s a great question, and the answer lies in our Cool to the Touch shipping standard. We partner with UPS to deliver across the eastern United States, and we have engineered our packaging to withstand the summer heat through three specific layers of protection:
- 1.5-Inch Thick Eco-Insulation: We don’t use standard styrofoam. Instead, our boxes are lined with 1.5-inch thick, high-performance insulation panels made entirely from upcycled shrimp casings from the North Carolina shrimp industry. They provide world-class thermal protection and are completely biodegradable.
- Reflective Foil Barriers: During these hotter months, we add an extra layer of defense by placing your orders inside a specialized foil bag. This reflects radiant heat away from your meat, creating a vault-like environment inside the box.
- Calibrated Dry Ice: We carefully calculate the exact amount of dry ice needed based on your specific geographic zone and the predicted days your package will spend in transit.
📦 Want to see exactly how we pack your box? You can read the full breakdown in our Packaging Help Article.
A Quick Note on Product Arrival
When your order arrives, our goal is for it to be rock-solid. However, because of the extreme transit temperatures in the summer, you might occasionally notice some thawing.
Here is our golden rule: As long as the meat is still cold to the touch (refrigerator temperature, or below 40°F), it is perfectly safe to put right into your refrigerator or freezer or cook that night. There is absolutely no compromise on safety or quality if it’s still cold!
Have more questions while you’re browsing? We’ve got you covered. Anytime you are on our website, you can use the Help Widget located at the bottom right of any page to search our FAQs or quickly reach out to us directly.
Product Spotlights
🐷 Last Week: The Pastured Pork Blowout
If you haven’t filled your freezer with our pastured pork yet, this is your official 7-day warning. Our massive Pastured Pork Blowout is officially entering its final week. Our pigs are rotated weekly to fresh pasture, supplemented only with a strictly non-GMO grain ration. Grab your favorite chops, bacon, and sausage before prices return to normal next Sunday!
🇺🇸 Just Launched: The America 250 Bundle
We are incredibly excited to debut a brand-new curation on the store this week: The America 250 Bundle.
As our nation prepares to look toward its historic milestones, we wanted to put together a feast that celebrates American agricultural freedom and heritage. This bundle features a premier selection of our 100% grass-fed beef and pastured meats. Best of all? To honor the spirit of the occasion, we’ve priced it to save you over 17.76% off retail value. 😉
Head over to the website to lock in your bundle and your pork savings before the rush!
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America 250 Bundle
Original price was: $275.00.$250.00Current price is: $250.00.
Thank You for Your Support!
Before we sign off, we want to take a moment to say a truly heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. When you choose to buy from Watson Farms, you aren’t just purchasing food—you are directly partnering with our family, our hard-working team, and a regenerative ecosystem that heals the soil.
We know you have choices when it comes to grocery shopping, and the fact that you trust us to put 100% grass-fed beef and pastured meats on your family’s dinner table means the world to us. We couldn’t do this without your incredible support and loyalty.
Have a blessed week, and I’ll see you on the next paddock shift!
– Your Farmer Matt
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“I was looking all over my area (Dayton, OH) for chicken skins. They are DELISH fried… anyways I couldn’t find them anywhere so I googled it and came across Watson Farms. I’m so glad I did! I placed an order with lots of goodies and it came beautifully packaged and obviously was cared for. I will be placing another order very soon. The best part… they called me personally to ask how my order was and to ensure that I had a great experience. Thank you again Watson Farms!! ❤️”
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Shipping Timeline and Store Hours
UPS Orders (all orders ship with insulation and dry ice):
🚛 MEMORIAL DAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE NOTICE:
Please note that we will not be shipping out web orders this Monday, May 25, because UPS does not operate on Memorial Day. We will resume our regular shipping schedule immediately after the holiday. However, if you are local or driving through, The Farm Store will be open! Come on out and see us to stock up for your holiday cookouts.
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
Happy double digits to you Noah! My daughter Abby will be 10 May 27th!! So cool!!