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
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 vegetables and fruits. 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.
For other food safety related information, please click here.
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.
Yes we do!
Once you become a member, you can select how many in your group, pay for the tour, and then contact us to schedule it.
Animals may come and go and be seasonal, but this video gives you an idea of some you might see.
Tours are not available during winter months and will show no availability.
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.
Soon, we will also be offering freeze-dried dog and cat treats too.
If you want to learn more, or become a member, click here.
Yes. You can view, check inventory and order online from our Country Store. Most of our eggs are used to create our Organic Freeze-Dried Chicken Eggs, but sometimes we have regular eggs.
Our eggs, once added to our store, don't last very long, so we recommend doing this to increase your chances of getting some.
We do not ship fresh eggs; they are local pickup only, we do not deliver.
The most common way is by signing up for our newsletter, which is sent out monthly. You can do this at the bottom of our website.
Additionally, you can be the first to know about our new products, events and more by signing up for our VIP Text Club.
Lastly, you can download our app and have many options to choose from. This banner pops up when you visit the VIP Text Club link above.
Easy, simply visit: https://www.back-forty-farms.com/faq
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.