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

Week 2 of Burger Night: Mother's Day fun 💐

Burger Night is open, rain or shineThursday & Friday 4pm-9pmSaturday 3-9pmSunday noon-7pm Burger Night Week 2 is HERE! Grab mom and let's enjoy some quality time together. ❤ Here's what going on at the farm.... Burger of the Week: I Heartichoke You ❤ Creamy & cheesy artichoke & hearts of palm spreadFresh spinachCaramelized onionsBacon100% grassfed beef pattytoasted, buttery brioche bun Think of it as a burger with bacon and spinach artichoke dip on it. 😋 BONUS: We have a few Really Gouda Burgers left!! Reminder that the BOTWs are in addition to our full menus with about 12 different burger and pulled pork options plus a kids menu and apps. 🔥 Dress warm. You can always take an appropriate amount of layers off. The campfire will be going but so will the ice cream (and NEW Shiver Sticks!)....so it's going to be a real sweatshirt-on-sweatshirt-off type situation. 🍺 Remember your TF mugs so we can get your Mug Club Card filled up. NEW! Warped Speed scotch ale is on tap! Thursday, May 7th Thursday Trivia at 6:30p: Gilmore Girls! Looking for a way to bond with mom, or your sister, or your friend or maybe you just need to get out and do something on your own - come to TF trivia! Free to play. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and last place. It's a real no-lose situation. (unless there are 4 teams and you come in 3rd and also had zero fun and learned nothing and didn't enjoy your food or drinks...but, as a former multi-year college statistics TA, I can assure you that all of those being true is mathematically impossible. 🤓) Also, dress warmer than you think or bring a blanket! it's going to be a fun one and you aren't going to want to leave, so may as well be comfortable or have extra to share with the people that don't check the weather before they leave the house. Friday, May 8th 🎸 Friday, live music, 5:30-8:30: Brianna Rae She covers classic rock, alternative, pop rock, blues, originals, and some undefined styles of music from the 60s to the present and puts on a show filled with surprises! You can expect to hear songs from artists like REM, Beth Hard, Matchbox 20, Train, AC/DC, Sheryl Crow, Chris Stapleton and a few of her own tunes! Saturday, May 9th 🎵 UPDATE Saturday, live music, 5:30-8:30p: Braedon Hoecherl This will be his debut TF show and we can't wait to show him some love! He's an exceptional country music artist so you can expect to hear a few originals and loads of covers by artists like Larry Fleet, Zach Brown Band, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton and more. https://hoecherlmusic.com/ Sunday, May 10th Sunday: Free Bingo at 3p! Let's win mom some fun prizes or maybe even a couple thousand dollars! Cash jackpots are currently at $3,600 and $7,000 Must be 21+ for big prizes, free kids bingo available for under 21s. ✨ If you wanna win, you gotta play! ✨ Farm Store Updates All flowers and vases are 25% off all week! Get mom a bouquet and a vase she can love forever. We have NEW (no seed oil) snacks like mushroom chips, MASA chips and nuts. As well as NEW pottery you'll love. NEW! Greeting cards in the farm store - handmade and local by Paper Blossom Designs. Every day we have a different book on sale, be sure to ask about the day's Book of the Day. Here's the current lineup for this week: Summer Farm Store Hours (NOT Burger Night)Mon & Tue: 10-6pWed: closedThur - Sat: 10-9pSun: 12-7p We're so excited to see you (and mom)!! Thank you for being here! 💚 Steph (& the TF family) 📍 w93 Norden Rd, Mondovi, WI

100% Grassfed Beef & Lamb • Pastured Pork • Burger Night & Events • Ways to Visit & Shop

Together Farms raises 100% grassfed beef & lamb, pastured pork in Mondovi, Wisconsin and hosts seasonal on-farm events like Burger Night.

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