FAQs
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Why the name of your agricultural company is "Caribe United Farm"?
The name of the company is a representation of the realities of our lives and the region that we were born and raised, the Caribbean. With a diverse history, geography, demographic, language, religion, among other aspects, this rich cultural region is the one that we both call home. Tamita, born and raised in the land of Reggae, Jamaica and I (Gabriel), born and raised in Puerto Rico, land of Bomba and Plena, represent fully the love and pride of the Caribbean. If you still have not figured out why "Caribe United Farm," well "Caribe" is Caribbean in Spanish (me, Gabriel) and "United" ... well because we believe in the unity of the region, like our marriage! And if this is not enough, we also believe in the modern and broadened definition of the Caribbean, also known as the "Extended Caribbean." This new vision of the Caribbean widens the scope of its cultural presence beyond the coastal areas of the traditional island nations. Big Up and Nuff Luv to the Caribbean! Big Up to y'all!
How big is your agricultural company? Are you a big corporation? Are you a small farmer selling products as a hobby? Do you search for volunteers and/or farm helpers?
Caribe United Farm is a mid-size company that produces and manufactures pasture-raised NON-GMO fed meat and eggs. We are certified by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The farm has been in business since 2018, and with the love and support from all our beloved customers, we have grown our operation every year to what it is today.
Even though we are not a big company and/or corporation, we work hard to emulate the good work and discipline of successful agricultural enterprises. We hope to keep opening doors and new business opportunities in this industry as well as inspiring the new generation of farmers and business owners.
Currently, Tamita (Boss Lady) and I, Gabriel (Mr. Caribe) are the only full-time farm employees. We do have several employees working in different areas of operation such as egg washing station and the different markets that we attend.
We are not searching for volunteers and/farm helpers. We are always searching for dedicated and enthusiastic employees. If you are interested in working with us and become part of the Caribe United Farm family, send us your resume to jimenezbrown@caribeunitedfarm.com
Shipping
Since the beginning of our farm enterprise, we were encouraged to share our product with consumers who are not close enough to get our items at the different farmers market in which we participate. We have created this online store to share with you some of the Caribe United Farm products. Even though we research constantly the different shipping couriers and their services, we acknowledge the challenges in providing you with an excellent online experience. Shipping meat products is not only a logistical challenge, it is expensive. However, we are confident that you, the customer, will understand and appreciate our efforts to provide you with a quality product and a personalized service. Come on try us!
What courier do you use for shipping?
We use FedEx Express. This premium shipping program is a 2 day mail delivery service.
When do you ship orders?
Due to the perishable nature of the products, we will ship from Monday through Wednesday. The last order for the week will be taken Wednesday morning before noon. This will give us enough time to prepare all the orders to be mailed early in the week reaching their final destination by this same weekend or before.
How do you keep products cold during shipping?
Each box shipped will contain a deluxe box liner and cold packs and/or dry ice pellets (will be sublimated by the time you get your box) to maintain the items in cold temperatures. If possible, we would like to know more about your shipping experience in an email. This will help us to acquire the knowledge needed to perfect the shipping experience.
What is your return policy?
We have a no returns, no refunds policy on any perishable items, no exceptions. Once meat leaves the farm we cannot accept any returns. it is not safe to take back or to resell perishable items.
What if I am not satisfied with my order?
If you are not satisfied or you have a complaint, please send us a description of the situation with a picture for more clarity to jimenezbrown@caribeunitedfarm.com
As we continue on this journey to provide high quality, premium meat, we will continue to research in order to provide you with cheaper shipping options when such options become available. Thank you for choosing and supporting Caribe United Farm!
Our Pigs and Poultry
What breed are your hogs?
We have combined different breeds of pigs to obtain the right ratio of meat, fat and quality that we wanted. Our pigs are a mix of Berkshire and Gloucester Old Spotted. Both breeds are well-known for their meat quality and taste.
What are your animal welfare practices?
Our animal welfare practices are focused on ensuring the well-being of all the animals. We strongly believe in providing each animal a life and an environment free of stress. All hogs roam freely between pasture and forest in 40 acres of land. Hogs have the opportunity to root and/or forage small creatures and a diverse range of plants within the farmland. Hogs are encouraged to move to different areas of the farm by feeding them in new areas leaving behind heavily used land.
Poultry (layers, turkeys and meat chickens) are moved frequently with the help of the mobile hoop houses. This constant movement of the chickens is essential to the regeneration of the soil. Animals enjoy a diet of grass, small creatures and local NON-GMO feed.
Do you "fast grow" your animals for rapid processing?
No, we do not believe in fast growing animals in our or any farm. All animals grow at their own natural time, we do not make our animals fat. Hogs are with us at least for 10 months, meat chickens a minimum of 10 weeks, hens or layers 24 months and turkeys around 18 weeks before processing.
Do you vaccinate, give antibiotics, hormones or any other medication or chemical to your animal?
No, never!
Do you sell pasture-raised NON-GMO chicken and duck eggs online?
No, currently we sell all chicken and duck eggs at the different farmer's market that we attend (please see locations on the front page).
Do you sell poultry meat and/or sausages (turkey, meat chicken, stew chicken)?
We do, however due to the different challenges affecting small and mid-farmers at this moment, we have limited our poultry offerings. We are hoping to resume sales in the near future. Check with us for more information.
Harvesting and Processing
Are your hogs born on the farm?
We are proud of our Mama and Papa Pigs. We have babies being born throughout the year. All piglets are born in a natural way with no assistance in areas where Mama Pig feels comfortable.
Do you process and pack your animals? Are your animals processed humanly?
No, we do not process our animals. All animals are processed and packaged in a USDA inspected and certified facility about four hours away from the farm. This processing plant is also inspected by Certified Humane and Animal Welfare approved. To minimize any stress to all animals, we carefully load them during night time and drive all the way the same night to the process facility. During this process, it is important to avoid any stressful situation, this will positively impact the meat quality of the animal.
Are your eggs and meat the same quality, taste and/or flavors as the one in any big box stores?
No. We are proud of the quality and the taste of our meat and eggs. As mentioned before, all our animals live and roam freely on the pasture and/or forest areas within the 40 acres property. Please be aware that due to the constant movement of each animal, their meat will be leaner with less fat ratio than meat from industrialized/commodified animals.
The meat from our animals will simply taste like real chicken, turkey and/or pork. There is no bleaching of the meat during the processing, and the meat is not subjected to injections of water and sodium. The meat will feel and taste like meat, period! For this reason, we always encourage people to follow all instructions and recipes for pasture-raised meat. We do not return or refund money for "tough meat." Again, pasture-raised meat is a different meat product than the one that you find at the big box stores.
Why are your prices higher than other well-known farms in your area?
Other farm businesses are blessed with a bigger operation enterprise, more employees and have the ability to harvest, process and package their meat. We do not have a processing facility, so we have to drive four hours each way to process all animals. We then return a few weeks later, again driving four hours each way to collect all the finished products. Our overhead cost is simply greater than those more established farm businesses. But hey ... with your love and support one day we will reach this same level!
Do you sell whole hogs (BBQ hogs)?
Yes we do. Please contact us for more information at jimenezbrown@caribeunitedfarm.com or 608-334-6336.