FAQ | Back Forty Farms

Commonly Asked Questions

The below are commonly asked questions we receive, and to better serve you, we've answered them here.

However, if you still have a questions that isn't below, please send us an email so we can promptly respond.

Frequently asked questions

General

Freeze-Dried Foods

Animal Sponsorships

No, making a purchase without becoming a member isn't possible.

You must be a member of our Private Membership Association in order to make a purchase.

We operate in the private domain and are not open to the general public. Our PMA is operated under the Back Forty Farms Ministry, which is a 508(c)(1)(a).

If you want to learn more about our terms and conditions, membership declarations and requirements to become a member of our PMA, click here.

There aren't any exceptions to this.

No, we are not a certified organic farm, nor do we imply, suggest or ever claim to be.

We do use certified organic seeds and well water for our garden. Irrigation water is oftentimes contaminated with roundup and other poisons, which is why we don't use it.
We do not use any pesticides or chemicals EVER in, near or around our garden.
We do not spray our plants with anything unnatural.
We do use compost that is made right here on the farm. Fertilizer and other compost you buy at stores are often full of contaminants. We know exactly what is in our compost, or more importantly what is not in it - as we make our own!
We do offer products from a certified organic farm or business, and those products are labeled as such.

Any food items that we sell not grown on our farm, is sourced from certified organic sources, or other local farms who use the same "clean" processes that we do.

We do have organically grown practices but are not a "Certified Organic Farm." We only sell to our members, not the general public, as we are a Private Membership Association.

For other food safety related information, please click here.

We do not offer pick-ups, tours, or anything else on Sunday.

We are not open to the general public, so we don't have any scheduled "open" hours.

You must be a member of our Private Membership Association in order to make a purchase of any product we offer. We operate in the private domain and not open to the general public.

If you want to learn more, or become a member, click here.

If you want to take a TOUR of our farm, become a member and then schedule it, we'd love to have you come out! click here.

For private membership association members who do place an order for pickup, you will receive an email once it is ready for you, which will include the gate code to gain access.

We do not offer pick-ups, tours, or anything else on Sunday.

We will soon be offering freeze-dried chicken, pork and beef. We will also be offering whole chickens and parted out chickens raised, processed and packaged on our farm. You must be a member of our Private Membership Association in order to make a purchase of any product we offer. We operate in the private domain and not open to the general public.

We are already offering whole chickens freeze-dried dog and cat treats too.

If you want to learn more, or become a member, click here.

On product descriptions we may list certain ingredients, herbs, etc. and provide scientific results or proof of that item effect or benefit. We list as many specifics on a product as possible, organic, non-organic, wild-crafted, etc. As a PMA Member, you already understand this.

With that said, even though many product descriptions include the below, we can blanket all of our products with this:

Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or any other regulatory authority. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication. Discontinue use if any adverse reactions occur.