Reservations Open Saturday, August 22nd at 8 am
Whole Lamb Shares
Why Whole Lamb Shares are best for us and best for you
BETTER VALUE
You get the most nutritionally dense and sustainably raised meat available. for $10/lb hanging weight of the lamb after processing. This is unbeatable when you consider retail cuts can range from $15/lb for ground lamb to $37/lb and beyond for rack of lamb. We can provide this for you because costs are less when we’re not processing retail cuts, and we spend less time using fewer resources than having to market, store, and ship those retail cuts.
LESS WASTE
By choosing a whole lamb share, you get all of the cuts minimally processed, so there’s less waste during processing and you ultimately take home more food. This packaging uses less plastic than retail cuts, and we use less energy on the farm storing retail cuts until they are purchased.
MORE RESPECT
By handling and consuming all of the cuts, our customers are reminded that this was a whole animal that lived and thrived on perennial pasture. And it connects you more directly to us and our farm- we raised these animals for you and are grateful that you complete the cycle on our regenerative farm.
SUPPORT LOCAL
Without point of origin labeling requirements, not knowing where your meat comes from hurts everyone. Buying your meat as close to home as possible adds to your local economy, lowers your carbon footprint by decreasing storage and shipping requirements, and lets you decide with your own eyes and ears how you want your animals to be raised. There are lots of options for grass fed and finished meats right here in Iowa. New Zealand is a long way away. Like, really long.
BETTER CULINARY ESCAPADES
A whole lamb in your freezer will inspire a whole new way of creating masterpieces in your kitchen, and we’re here to help. We’ll provide a cooking guide along with your whole lamb share, and our Autumn Edition of Lamb’s Quarterly will feature lots of tips and tricks for all the bits. A slow smoked lamb brisket will rival any spareribs or brisket you’ve had on the BBQ circuit, and braised lamb shanks over garlic mashed potatoes will make your Uncle Joe cry. Pasture finished lamb’s nutritional profile is unparalleled, with Omega-3 fatty acids rivaling that of salmon. A diet that includes grain-free pasture finished animals helps balance out our Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acid ratio for less systemic inflammation and so many other benefits. Do your research! It’s fun!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A WHOLE LAMB SHARE?
8 Loin Chops
2 Whole Rib Racks
2 Whole Shoulder Roasts
2 Whole Breasts/Brisket/Spare Ribs
2 Legs
4 Shanks
Neck Bones
Offal - Heart, Kidney, Liver, Tongue
Ground lamb is not included in a Whole Lamb Share but is available as an add-on for a discounted price of $14/lb.
Eat better meat.
Whole Lamb Share Logistics
Ready to fill your freezer with pasture-raised meat?
Reservations OpenSaturday, August 22nd 8am CST
Pick UpSaturday, November 21st 10am-2pm
Rhubarb Botanicals Farm Store
681 Highway 1 South, Mt Vernon IA 52314
Deadline to ReserveFriday, November 6th
CostA $145 non-refundable payment is due at time of reservation. This amount covers the cost of processing. The cost of the lamb is $10/lb hanging weight. Your total invoice will be sent to you prior to pick-up and payment is due when you pick up your Whole Lamb Share. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards (3% fee added).
Reservations open this Saturday
Ready to give our pastured lamb a try? Pastured lamb cuts are available now.
Order online or shop in person at the following locations:
Rhubarb Botanicals Farm Store, 681 Hwy 1 S, Mt Vernon IA
Thursdays 4-7pm | Saturdays 9am-12pm
Iowa City Farmer’s Market (Rhubarb Botanicals Stall 114-115)
Saturdays 7:30am-12pm, May - October 31st
