Blacksmith Trading Company
Small-batch, Handmade Goods from our Family to Yours
Field Notes
Join us as we capture notes from our "field!" We include the fun, maybe some knowledge, and share a few farm-friendly recipes you may like (no farm required)!

Lake Joy Farmstead

We invite you to join us at our little farmstead. We are grateful to share our little patch of heaven with you. We are growing fruit, vegetables, raising chickens (layers and roasters), pigs and cattle.
We offer a variety of classes and offer eggs, and pork and beef shares.

We have a few other items we have handmade for sale through our farm store under our Blacksmith Trading Company line.

Gloucestershire Old Spots - Brief History

Gloucestershire Old Spots - Brief History

Considered one of the oldest pedigree pig breeds from England, these droopy-eared white pigs with distinctive black spots are making a comeback. Originating form the Berkeley Valley in England near Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire Old Spots (GOS) were very near extinction as recently as the 1970s. Once the preferred "family" pig for small farms and homesteads in England and in the US, the last centuries wars and industrialization almost wiped out these beauties.
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The "Be Bitter" 4-Pack

The "Be Bitter" 4-Pack

We wanted to let you know that we released our "Be Bitter" 4-pack of our line of bitters to elevate your cocktails at home.  Sample all four of our award-winning bitters in this convenient 4-pack.
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What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model of food production and distribution that connects consumers directly with local farmers. The CSA model is based on the principle of community members supporting a local farm by buying a share of the farm's production in advance, before the growing season begins. This allows farmers to have a guaranteed market for their products, and consumers to have a direct source of fresh, locally grown produce.
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