flip-flop
noun [ C ] /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/
a sudden and complete change of plans
A yearning for a more wholesome, wide-open family lifestyle became a reality in March 2016 with our move to this magical place in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Excited about the complete change, from sprawling suburbia in Richmond's Chesterfield County to the rolling green hills and pastures nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, little did we know that this theme would continue to weave itself so curiously and unexpectedly into our daily lives here on the farm. This is why we call this place Flip-Flop Farm.
From the surprising sunrises and stunning sunsets, the unexpected animal antics and even our approach, everything here is a flip-flop (from convention): pasture-raised chickens and geese; hair sheep (including our 3.5 legged mascot "Little Leg"); organic vegetables; our giant-marshmallow guardian dogs; and wide-open spaces for everyone to run, play and have fun. We invite you to experience Flip-Flop farm with us!
- the Dacko Family
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Our Lamb
Our goal is to raise high-quality, healthful, farm-to-table lamb. Our lamb is free-range, pasture-raised with no pesticides or herbicides used on pasture, unaltered, and hormone-free.
Our breeding flock is a group of Dorper-Katahdin hair sheep selected to provide a juicy, mild/non-mutton tasting, high yielding meat that does not disappoint!
STRAIGht-forward pricing
Price: $3.50/lb
Our lamb is sold live. That means you pay for the gross weight (aka hoof weight).
Average weight of our live lamb is typically 65-90lbs.
What you take home processed (called "carcass weight") is typically 50% of gross weight so use that figure to decide how much meat you want
With advanced notice (2-3 mos ahead of desired pick up date) we will take your lamb for processing to Valley Meats. Note: Additional $70 processing fee (paid to Valley Meats when you pick up from Valley Meats at 101 Meigs Ln, Dayton, VA 22821).
PURCHASE Details
You pay (by check or cash) up to, but no later than, 2 weeks prior to your pick up date (see below for available pick up dates).
Payment by check is to be made out to Flip-Flop Farm, LLC and can be mailed.
Payment by cash needs to be made at the farm.
If payment is not received two weeks prior to your pick up date your lamb will be sold to someone else
breeding stock
We typically hold back a handful of our best lambs for sale as breeding stock. Please call us for availability and pricing.
“When you choose American Lamb you support local family farmers and ranchers throughout the United States who are dedicated to the health and welfare of their animals and the land. They are living the adventures of the lamb life every day to bring you the best quality meat in the most natural way. The farmers and ranchers that are raising your lamb are family focused, entrepreneurial and food artisans who are passionate about the process from start to finish.”
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