Rainy Cow Chaos, Beer Can Chicken, and a Local FFA Superstar

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July 6, 2025

Happy Sunday from Together Farms!
Last night’s Burger Night had everything: rain, a crowd, a new calf, and yes, even a cow trying (and failing) to jump a fence. It was a classic episode of "As the Farm Turns."

A mama cow got tangled in the fence trying to reach her baby on the other side, right as our local vet just happened to be pulling into the farm. Andy (who does not run) got his cardio for the day. The cow was freed (thanks to some heroics and a wire cutter, not a gun like I briefly feared 😅), and all was well.

The best part? Most of our guests didn’t just witness the drama - they helped! And that’s what makes Burger Night such a unique and unforgettable place to be.

We’ve had more calves born today, so if you visit, expect to be surrounded by cuteness and country charm. But don’t wait - this kind of summer magic only lasts for 12 more weekends!

Meet Sami Risen: The Heart Behind Our Rise’n Shine Chickens

Speaking of local animals raised with love...

We’re thrilled to introduce, or reintroduce, Sami Risen, our youngest daughter Adeyle’s best friend since 2nd grade. If you’ve visited the farm before, chances are you’ve seen Sami helping out or hanging around (she was even in last week's recipe email group shot (front row, center)!).

Sami is an active member of the Mondovi FFA and has been raising meat birds as part of her SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) project. Her birds are raised just down the road, on real pasture, with sunshine, room to roam, and all the attention they deserve.

She’s raising a special breed called the Jackie, which is:

A crossbred, slow-growing red broiler
Raised to market weight over 11–13 weeks (vs. 6 for conventional chickens 🤯)
Full-bodied with a rich “country chicken” flavor
Friendly, curious, and pasture-raised from start to finish

These aren’t factory birds, they’re part of Sami’s FFA journey and raised with real care. And yes, you can taste the difference.

See all of her chicken here!

July Bundle of the Month = Sami’s Chicken + More

Sami’s whole chicken is included in our $99 Bundle of the Month, which is already ~20% off and includes a variety of summer-friendly meats.
Even better:
💥 Subscribe for 5% more off + FREE meat for life
📦 Local delivery every Monday
🚚 Shipping to the Midwest every Tuesday

👉 Get the Bundle Here

🍗 Recipe of the Week: Beer Can Chicken

This week’s featured recipe is perfect for Sami’s chicken.
It’s simple. It’s juicy. It’s fun. And it looks amazing on your grill.

Beer Can Chicken hits all the right notes:

Crispy skin, juicy interior
Infused with beer, broth, cider—or whatever you're drinking
Practically cooks itself (especially if you use our favorite cast iron holder)

Get the full recipe here:
👉 Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Want to make it even easier?
• Cast Iron Beer Can Chicken Holder
• Traditional Beer Can Roaster
• PS Seasoning Beer Can Chicken Rub

Why Burger Night Is More Than a Meal

If you’re hungry now, come out today! We’re open Sundays from 12–7pm, and it’s so much more than a meal. It’s an experience. It’s real.

You’ll:

Hear frogs and watch swallows feed their babies
See pigs soaking in the sun and mud
Watch calves wobble on new legs
Eat food raised on this farm (or just down the road)
Feel like maybe, just maybe, life can be simple again

Today’s Highlights:

✔ Perfect weather
✔ Free Bingo at 3pm (Jackpots = $6,000 and $400)
✔ Kids Bingo with prizes
✔ Olson’s Premium Ice Cream scooped all day
✔ Fries & a pickle with every burger
✔ Calves. Everywhere.

There’s no Netflix show with a better storyline than real life on a working farm. And probably no other “burger farm” like this in the Midwest.

Hope to see you for Season 7, Episode 46.
(Title TBD… but it’s bound to be a good one.)

With love and so much gratitude,
Stephanie Schneider
Your Farmer & Friend at Together Farms

Corny Week 15: New BOTW 🌽 Peak Summer Corn-tent at the farm!

Burger Night is open, rain or shineThursday & Friday 4pm-9pm Saturday noon-9pm Sunday noon-7pm Happy FryYay! farm friends! It's Week 15 of the 2025 Burger Night season and we've officially hit peak corn-tent. 😄 We've got a corny burger, more cornhole, a corn sale and puns for days. (don't you just love it here?!). But, you must really get serious about planning accordingly (accorndingly?) because there are ONLY 8 WEEKS LEFT!! Aw shucks, you really butter our corn, did you know that?!? Look what we were just given! On top of the four free TVs you guys brought us for trivia and bingo - now this amazing set of Brewers corn hole.....we have such an incredible community! 🥰 I'm already getting so sad that winter is coming....we're in single digits now folks. 😭 ---------------------------------------------- Brand new Burger of the Week! I was pretty busy with Taylor Swift Trivia so I haven't gotten a picture of the BOTW yet, but our every-Thursday-nighters (shout-out to Nikki, Jordan and Aaron! 👋) did! The feedback was allll positive on this one - people loved it!! And I hope you do too: 🌽 Mission A-corn-plished - Roasted sweet corn salsa - Cojita cheese - Chipotle ranch - Arugula - 100% grassfed beef patty - Toasted brioche bun because what's corn without butter?? It’s creamy, corny, slightly sweet, slightly bitter, definitely savory, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and dressed with just a touch of spice to keep your taste buds fully engaged for the entire journey through this burger - a real ear-resistible summer bite. This week’s burger is a-maize-ing 🌽 The grill’s hot, the storms are brewing, and the corn is poppin’! See you on the farm for some corny fun!! 📷: Thanks Nikki! (She comes to Burger Night every week - we should all strive to be as cool as her.)(Note that we have about 15 other main meal options on the menu, not just whatever the BOTW special is; you can see the menus on the website.)---------------------------------- Thursday, Aug 14th (NEXT week) Taylor Swift trivia was last night and I spend waaaaaay too much time working on these games and so I'm sorry I didn't get the email out sooner but it was a great time for a lot of VERY SPECIFIC people. The great news about next week's trivia is that it's MIXED BAG which means anyone can play and it's a super fun time. Pro-tip: the teams that tend to do the best (usually but not always) are those with multi-generational teams. So looking for something for grandma and little Timmy to bond over - TF trivia. Looking for something to do on an otherwise uneventful Thursday night - TF trivia. Want to win some absolutely FREE amazing(ly small) prizes from the phenomenal prize table - come to TF trivia! (or bingo!) Want to make sure your ego (or your husband's*???) is kept in check? Come to TF trivia!! (*be careful with this one - there is the potential for this to backfire if he happens to be awesome at whatever categories we are doing that night but if you come to EVERY TF Mixed Bag trivia it's likely going to even out. Marriage counseling is available by request.....if you don't care about the quality or long-term outcomes of said counseling.) Trivia at 7pm: Mixed Bag Yes, it's Mixed Bag but I do know the topics: Famous ShipsFlower PowerPicture round: Dr Seuss BooksAudio round: Songs with Prominent DrumsDesperately Seeking Susan"Life" Songsand more!! Remember, we give prizes to 1st place, 2nd place and Last place! So bring your friends and let's have some Thursday night fun. Grab your friends and play trivia with us at 7pm Thursdays! --------------------------------------------- Friday, Aug 8th LIVE MUSIC from Taylor Peterson, 6-9pm Taylor Peterson is a Northern Minnesota singer-songwriter with a voice as soulful as her story. After busking her way across the country, sometimes with just her guitar, her horse, and her dog, she now brings her heartfelt originals and bold covers to stages around the Midwest. Her music connects deeply with listeners, blending grit, grace, and a one-of-a-kind sound. 🎤 From gas stations to grassfed, Taylor Peterson brings her one-of-a-kind sound (and wild backstory) to Together Farms this Friday at 6PM. ---------------------------------------------- Saturday, Aug 9th LIVE MUSIC with Blain & Leah 5:30-8:30pm Blaine and Leah Howard are a beloved acoustic duo from Fairchild, WI, known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt originals, and crowd-favorite covers spanning six decades of music. With over 20 years of performing experience and a devoted local following, they bring warmth, talent, and a little something for everyone: from John Denver to Indigo Girls to Chris Stapleton. Whether it’s your first time hearing them or your fiftieth, their set always feels like home Fan favorites Blaine & Leah Howard return to the farm Saturday at 6pm with their signature harmonies and a setlist that feels like a hug from your favorite playlist. 🎵-------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, Aug 10th 3 - 5:30pm: Free Xtreme Bingo for the folks over 21 and free Kids Bingo for the folks under 21! Cash jackpots are currently at $1100 and $8,000. ✨ Remember, if you wanna win, you gotta play! ✨ A cold drink in one hand, a bingo card in the other, hard to top, right? But wait... it does get butter. Throw in a sunshiney, low-humidity kind of day, some squeaky cheese curds, an ear-resistible burger, and a little ice cream for the road... Boom. That’s one a-maize-ing Sunday if we’ve ever seen one. --------------------------------------------- Farm Store Updates All things corn are on sale!! 🌽🌽🌽 Popping corn, Gus's favorite corn dog toy.....stop in and check it all out. ---------------------------------------------- Wednesday, August 20th Wine dinner! 6 plates + 5 wines. Tickets are finally available and going fast!! You can buy on-farm too if you'd like to avoid some fees. --> Early bird pricing ends Sunday at midnight!! <-- Wine Night Tickets ------------------------------------------------ The weather may try to rain on our corn parade, but this ain’t our first rodeo. Farms don’t stop when it gets hot and neither do we. Dress accordingly (the whole "No such thing as bad weather only bad clothes." thing), bring a friend, and come hungry. Love you, mean it! 💚 Stephp.s. Any questions on the goings-ons, or if you want to book a private Burger Night, send an email to steph@togetherfarms.com Britt left us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google Review Sensational organic and seed-oil free food on a beautiful farm in the Wisconsin countryside. Great music, views, and trivia nights. Will definitely be back soon! 💖 Reviews are soooo helpful to small businesses like ours, if you have something nice to say, let google know please - it makes a difference! Click to leave your stars here. (Or hit reply if there are any problems we should know about).

Farm Tour & Mushroom Walk

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Burger Night Week 12 (of 23)

Burger Night is open, rain or shineThursday & Friday 4pm-9pmSaturday noon-9pmSunday noon-7pm We are halfway through Week 12 of the Burger Night season! And we are now also past the halfway point of the 2025 season. The weather appears to be relenting for this weekend! Looks like we're going to have no rain and 70s today and Sunday! How marvelous. (Next weekend is looking rainy again.) We've got another fantastic Burger of the Week. We haven't done this one since 2020 and we've revamped it significantly....most notably, we've added a little hat. :) And, our oldest daughter Mady has been working at Chipotle for a few years now so if the crema and pico remind you of anything from there, that's probably why. Cow in a Sombrero 2.0 🐄🌵 ✅ 100% grassfed beef patty ✅ Melty pepperjack cheese ✅ Cool, zesty cilantro-lime crema ✅ A scoop of our farm-made pico de gallo ✅ A generous slather of refried bean spread ✅ Crispy deep-fried corn tostada ✅ Topped with that golden toasted bun sombrero-style It’s crunchy, creamy, juicy, cheesy, and a little bit ridiculous (in the best way). It's hard to get a picture with that big brim in the way.------------------------------------------------ Saturday, July 19th LIVE MUSIC from Jack Willems 5:30-8:30pm Meet Jack Willems: a young, high-energy country artist who's turning heads across Northern Wisconsin. With a love for hunting, fishing, and country tunes, Jack brings an outdoorsy, Midwest vibe to every show. His viral TikTok performance of “Wagon Wheel” (3.5M+ views!) launched him into the spotlight, and now he's hitting the live music circuit with a mission to entertain. Jack’s shows are full of fun, heart, and crowd sing-alongs, don’t miss your chance to catch this rising star live and help support his journey! Jack Willems: young, high-energy, and recently viral on TikTok. Think acoustic classics, country vibes, and tons of fun.------------------------------------------------ Sunday, July 20th 1/2 off kids meals all day (note that this deal will be ending soon because we're replacing it with something even better!).3 - 5:30pm: Free Xtreme Bingo for the folks over 21 (deluxe prizes pictured below) and free Kids Bingo for the folks under 21! ✨ Remember, you can't win if you don't play! ✨ FARM FUN! Saturday, July 26th Farm tour: Real Farming, Real Food, Real Talk Take a peek behind the Burger Night tables and see what really goes into raising honest, regenerative food. From pigs to pastures, you’ll get unfiltered access to the farm, the farmers and the animals, with a few opinions on our current food and “health” systems thrown in for good measure. Must be 18+ to ride. Tickets here. Sold out? More spots may open up as we get closer, stay tuned! Sunday, July 27th Fungi Foray 🍄 As you've probably noticed, we're having another WET year and this is about PEAK season, so LOTS of shrooms are going to be found! During our last wet year they found nearly 100 varieties in 2 hours, so this year will be another great one! Tickets here. Don't wait to grab your tickets! We need time to arrange for additional instructors if the class gets too full for just Tavis to manage. Wednesday, August 20th Wine dinner! 6 plates + 4 wines. Tickets will be posted soon! For now, save the date! We have a group coming in for a farm tour and there are a few spots open on the wagon so we thought we'd open this up to the public - likely our only tour of 2025. Tickets. NEW: 18+ only please. Farm Store Updates New t-shirts are finally starting to roll in! You can grab your favorite one online too and we can ship these anywhere for a flat $9 (free for orders over $179)! Lots of our $99 Bundles of Month are packed and ready to go home with you and make cooking & eating even easier than pie (much easier, in fact). Speaking of dessert, before you leave the farm be sure to grab yourself a sweet treat for the walk to parking lot. Here’s what we’re currently scooping up: 🍨 Vanilla 🍨 Raspberry Cheesecake 🍨 Cookies & Cream 🍨 Mocha Mud Pie 🍨 Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 🍨 Cherry Garden 🍨 Mackinac Island Fudge 🍧 Mango Sorbet (dairy-free!) Come grab a scoop (or a flight!) and make your summer just a little sweeter. 💛 Two new TF shirts printed locally in Mondovi!! Grab yours today! Sold out? We'll be doing re-prints often so check back!------------------------------------------------ Sorry for the delay in getting this one out - there were lots of new things to add (with more on the way!). Love you lots! 💚 Steph ------------------------------------------------ No dogs, carry-ins or reservations (please let us know about groups though). $10 min on cards, ATM on-site. 📍 w93 Norden Rd, Mondovi, WI 54755 See the menus and learn more: togetherfarms.com/burger-night Don't take my word for it, check out the google reviews to see what others think, here's an example from Cindy: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great first time experience at the Farm. Friendly, organized bingo day of fun.