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Culinarium Meat Share Program

In our quest to provide local, sustainable Ontario produced food, Culinarium has revived the ancient ritual of feeding our families with meat from a single animal, bred by passionate stewards of the land - local Ontario Farmers. Through Culinarium you can now buy a "share" of a LFP certified animal from a farmer you know and trust. Why Participate? Know where your food comes from. It simply feels better to feed our families good wholesome food that is raised with love and care. Nameless, faceless food can be a thing of the past….thank goodness for progress! Or in this case, for coming full circle! Home Economics. As the saying goes membership has it’s privileges. Save 1/3-1/2 of the cost of buying the equivalent quality and quantity of pre-cut piecemeal meat. Try something new. Unfamiliar with a cut? We will provide you with tips and recipes so you can you can enjoy every meal from your share. Animals are not bred for chops, breasts and steaks alone. In our current system of agriculture much of an animal is not used to its fullest potential. Less popular cuts of meat are simply ignored even though they are often the most flavourful. Supporting local and sustainable agriculture includes using and enjoying each gift of food to its fullest capacity. Help farmers by assuring a solid distribution channel for their goods. By committing to buying a portion of an animal and paying a deposit you allow farmers to plan their yields and provide up front capital to expand their herds and grow their agri-businesses. Farming is tough physical work, unstable due to mother nature and the financial rewards have traditionally been slim. Farming is a labour of love, not one to get rich on. We can help support the efforts of LFP farmers by providing them a guaranteed demand and financial support to grow with that demand. How to Participate? Meat will be processed at an appropriate time of year that suits the breed and farm schedule using small local,...