Blue Ribbon Farms- August 2015
Contract Between Blue Ribbon Farms and Member
Half Pig Share: share at $7/Ib packaged weight
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Additional options include: seasoned bulk sausage $8/lb, cased sausage $9/lb and $5/half hog to smoke the bacon.
* The balance is due September 10, one week after processing date.
Refund Policy
A minimum deposit of $200.00 is due for each half ($400 for whole pig). The deposit will go toward your final total
cost. Deposits are non-refundable.
Diet Policy
Blue Ribbon Farms strives to provide a healthy, stress free, high quality of life for all animals at the farm. Blue
Ribbon Farms pigs spend their lives out in the sun shine with a diverse diet including Organic corn-free soy-free
hog feed, grass, milk, vegetables and food scraps, and more as available. Blue Ribbon Farms is not responsible for
the diet of my piglet while at the original feeder pig farm.
Live Pig Purchase Policy
I understand that I am purchasing a live pig and hiring Blue Ribbon Farms as a caretaker for one season. I
understand that Blue Ribbon Farms does not sell processed pigs or value added pork products.
Caretaker Services Policy
I understand that caretaker services include selection of heritage breed or heritage/cross piglets, feeding,
watering, and other tasks as necessary and do not include any slaughter or processing. I also understand that Blue
Ribbon Farms knows the most appropriate way to raise pigs. While I own my pig I may not dictate to Blue Ribbon
Farms how to manage the raising of the pig. Should I disagree with any policy or practice in the raising of my pig, I
am free to remove my pig according to the terms set forth in the Live Pig Collection Policy.
Live Pig Collection Policy
I understand that I may collect my live pig for a flat fee of $1100.00 cash whenever I wish (prior to slaughter)
during the season with two weeks (fourteen days) prior notice. There will be only the $1100.00 flat fee and no
additional fees will be added. I also understand that I must provide my own transportation and facilities and that
once my pig leaves the herd/paddock I release Blue Ribbon Farms from all liability and responsibility for the pig.
Co-ownership Policy (Half Pig Share Members Only)
Participating in the Blue Ribbon Farms Half Pig Share program, I agree to be paired with another Half Pig Share
Member of Blue Ribbon Farms choosing. Further, I waive the right to remove my pig from the farm during the
growing season since I cannot remove a half a pig.
Processing Policy
I agree that Blue Ribbon Farms is not affiliated with any butcher or processing facility, licensed, inspected or
otherwise. If I decide to have my pig processed at a facility of my choice I understand that I am responsible for the
well-being and health of my pig as soon as it leaves the herd/paddock as described in the Live Pig Collection Policy
above. Otherwise, I understand that Blue Ribbon Farms will transport my pig to a licensed facility of Blue Ribbon
Farms choice at no additional charge and if I take advantage of this offer, I waive the right to choose the facility. I
understand that Blue Ribbon Farms does not guarantee final weights (live or hanging) for any pig. I agree that Blue
Ribbon Farms is not responsible for the health or safety of the meat provided by any licensed or inspected facility,
that state licensing and inspection does not guarantee food safety or security and the best way to ensure both is
full, personal knowledge about my food.
Final Payment Policy
I agree that final, full cash payment is due one week after processing and when I pick-up my pig whether it is
processed or collected early under the 'Live Pig Collection Policy'. I understand that Blue Ribbon Farms calculates
final payment based on the packaged weight of my pig.
End of Season Collection Policy
Blue Ribbon Farms will contact me near the end of the season for pick-up. I will be provided with details about
when my pig will be slaughtered and processed and when the meat will be available for pick up. I agree to pick-up
on the date specified, it may be only a couple days notice, or I forfeit my pig and all monies paid to Blue Ribbon
Farms. I agree, should I choose to have my pig processed off-farm at a facility of my choice to collect my live pig in
accordance with the 'Live Pig Collection Policy' and submit full payment at time of pick-up. If I am unable to come
to Blue Ribbon Farms to pick up the processed pork, I can choose to have it delivered to the Phoenix metro area
for up to $25.00.
Replacement Policy
Should my pig suffer injury or death while in the care of Blue Ribbon Farms, due to circumstances beyond the
control of Blue Ribbon Farms*, I will be offered a replacement pig as available and release Blue Ribbon Farms from
further liability and responsibility.
*Pigs raised by Blue Ribbon Farms are heritage breed or heritage/cross and are not confined in factory style buildings. They are on open areas
and may encounter predators and other threats beyond the control of the grower.
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