The Cornucopia Institute recently updated their Organic Egg Scorecard. Our certified organic Rachel’s Eggs have been ranked 4th among over 120 farms across the nation, with 2160 of a possible 2200 points and a “5-egg” rating (2001-2200): “Exemplary”—Beyond Organic!
Here’s the link to their latest report; http://www.cornucopia.org/organic-egg-scorecard/
click here to see OUR scorecard, with 100 points in 19 of 22 categories!
Our assortment of heritage breed hens rotate around our farm’s avocado grove in their chicken tractors, a bottomless pen designed to keep them safe from predators. They’re moved at least twice a week to fresh pasture, where they scratch around for goodies. They’re supplemented with certified organic, soy-free, non-GMO feed. During the wintertime, our eggs are snapped up as add-on egg shares by our CSA members, with a waiting list. Between mid-April and October, when the CSA isn’t operating, anyone can purchase our eggs though our ‘summer offers’ program.
Our other local organic egg producer, PNS Farms, who we mentored a few years back, has a 5 rating as well, with 2120 points out of 2200. Our CSA members also enjoy their eggs.
Farmer Margie
Fantastic!! Here’s to hoping we can find some at the Farmer’s Market in December :)
Job Well done! Trish, GMO Free Florida
I’m looking forward to being able to buy some of these gorgeous eggs! I know the CSA is waitlisted, however do you sell them anywhere else right now? At Pinecrest Gardens?
During the CSA season, CSA members get first dibs. However, IF we have any extras, or not enough consistently to add some shares, we will take them to the market. We’re waiting as the young hens to ramp up their egg-laying! In the summer there’s plenty of eggs available.