We recommend approximately 4.5 cubic feet for a Quarter Share. And double that for a Side. Either a chest freezer or an upright freezer will work, though an upright makes for easier organization and access. If your freezer is going to be in a cold space like a garage make sure you look for freezers that are labeled as "garage ready."

Your meat will be good for up to 12 months in your freezer without any safety or quality issues - so long as your freezer is only opened occasionally. For instance if you used your refrigerator freezer and opened it a few times a day the "shelf life" could be reduced.

We try to accommodate customer's special requests as best we can. We can almost always substitute additional ground beef for cuts or roasts that you won't use.

Everything we do on the farm is consistent with organic standards and practices, however we are not "certified" organic. This is a choice we've made due to the costs of getting certified. Our practices include no antibiotics, no chemical fertilizers, and, of course, no feed except for grass.

We can deliver Tide Mill Organic Farm chicken with your Share order. About 2 weeks before delivery you'll receive an email inviting you to add chicken to your Share delivery - at a 10% discount off our website prices.

We will work with you to select a delivery date where you will be around. You do not need to be home for delivery - your Share will be fine for a few hours. But it should be put in your freezer as soon as possible. We do not leave your Share without receiving a confirmation from you that you will be home that day.

Absolutely, and many or our customers do just that. We can even divide up the Share so you don't have to. If we deliver the Share to two different addresses there is an additional delivery fee ($49).

Of course! We like nothing better than chatting with customers and prospective customers! Call us at (207)424-0063 or email farmerdan@heartstonefarm.me.

Our ground beef is 85/15 - and it is delicious.

We can include up to 6 pounds of our marrow bones with your Share delivery at no additional charge. Put a note in the "Additional Instructions" box at checkout or send us an email after you place your order.

We can (and do) ship Shares via UPS to customers who live in areas where we do not hand deliver. Your share will be packed in insulated packaging with ice to ensure it arrives at your home in excellent condition. Typically with a Quarter Share we will use 3 boxes with a total weight well over 100 lbs. The charge for this shipping is $129.We insure your shipment in the event of shipping issues.

You sure can - and many of our customers do that. You can pick it up at the farm in Charleston or at our store in Dover-Foxcroft. If you are planning to pick up your Share, please indicate that in the note at checkout, or email us. We will issue you a refund for the shipping/delivery charge.