Many of you know by now that the small meat processing facility owned by This Old Farm in Colfax, IN was destroyed by fire on December 27. If you know Erick and Jessica Smith, the owners of This Old Farm, you know that they put their heart and soul into everything they do, and they do it with graciousness and determination. The meat processing facility was no exception. Dedicated to combating the steep, nationwide decline in small, local slaughter houses, and the general shortage of those that process primarily organic and natural meats, the Smith’s had opened this facility just last summer. Small-scale, sustainable agriculture is alive and well in Indiana, and This Old Farm’s latest accomplishment was more evidence of that.
It’s a testament to Erick and Jessica’s faith and strength that they decided to rebuild the facility almost as soon as the ashes were cool, and they have indeed nearly completed reconstruction. However, it’s no secret that the gap between insurance coverage and actual rebuilding costs are often substantial.
I’m sharing this information with our readers and customers because I know many of you are all eager to help support local farmers and our efforts to increase the appreciation of local agriculture and farming.
On Saturday, May 21st from 6pm-9pm, Friends of the Green Market at Traders Point Creamery is hosting a gala evening of local food and wine tasting, good entertainment, and a chance to meet the Smith’s personally. Tickets are $25/person or $100 for a family of five and are available at the Valentine Hill Farm booth at Traders Point, Binford, Zionsville, Broad Ripple, and City Farmer’s Markets or by e-mailing [email protected]. Maria can mail you the tickets or hold them for you, please make checks out to “Friends of the Green Market” and mail your payment to:
ATTN: This Old Farm Rebuilding Gala
7549 South Retriever Lane
Zionsville, IN 46077
