Osipow Farms

05/03/2024

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Ever so slowly over the last few years, this writing gig has been pulling me away from my previous presence on social media. Not that I was…

29/01/2024

We've struggled our way through some pretty intense challenges these past couple of years. I have to admit that 2023 very nearly did us in. I am certain that without the help and support we received from our friends and neighbors things would have been a LOT worse!

As is often the case, with challenge comes change.

I was forced to take some time off due to serious health issues, some of which were related to stress For several months I had to focus on my recovery.

I've had to slow down and reevaluate EVERYTHING I do.

I used to THRIVE on chaos. I loved nothing more than working a busy Farmer's Market, or any other hectic task. BUSY was my element and I loved nothing more than working hard.

The time has come to leave the hard, stressful work to a younger generation.

It's time for me to focus on less demanding, more mindful, and enjoyable income streams. As such, things on my page will be changing too.

I'm still crafting & crocheting, and I still have some critters.

One thing that's new... I have ventured into the world of writing. You can get my first book of poetry, 'A Warrior Woman's Heart', on Amazon now.

The Warrior Woman's Heart

19/01/2024

Can I ask a small favor for those of you who have purchased or read my book? Could you possibly go to Amazon and leave a review? Pretty please???

There are many women that walk through life battling demons that no one else sees. We are the survivors of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and unimaginable pain and sorrow. We've crawled from the depths of darkness to seek light and embolden and embrace our loved ones. We are a sisterhood ...

18/01/2024

Are you a self motivated, independent person who loves people, enjoy being outdoors and have a positive outlook on life?

Then you just may love an opportunity to become part of the Ranch team.

The team is searching for the perfect person to be this seasons Campground Attendant.

Duties would include & are not limited to:

Cleaning cabins, tipis, wash house & other venue spaces.
Yard work, such as gardening & mowing grass.
Welcoming guests to the Ranch.
Hauling firewood.
Keeping the venue & campground as pristine as possible.
Set up and take down for events.
Having fun.
And more!

Position will be from May-October.
On-site accommodations can be provided for the right candidate.

For further details into this this unique employment opportunity, please send us an email or send your resume to:
[email protected]

12/01/2024

Dear Hinton and surrounding area,

I’m writing to ask for support.

On the morning of January 12, 2024, Lawrence and Jennifer Prince lost their home and all their belongings yesterday in a fire. They got out safely with the dogs. At this time we are asking for monetary donations, anything could help. They are staying at the BCMI and donations can be dropped off at the front desk or you can send e-transfers to [email protected].

Lawrence and Jennifer have been long-time residents of Hinton. In November, Lawrence was let go from his employment for medical reasons. The challenges have been hard on this family. Please let’s get them back on their feet and blanket them with love and support.

Thank you.

09/01/2024

The start of something new... A book of poetry written by me. 😊 Now available on Amazon.

There are many women that walk through life battling demons that no one else sees. We are the survivors of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and unimaginable pain and sorrow. We've crawled from the depths of darkness to seek light and embolden and embrace our loved ones. We are a sisterhood ...

24/12/2023

Sending out love and Happy Holiday wishes to everyone.

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07/12/2023

Courtesy share! Be sure to click on the picture to comment on the original post :)

It's that time again.
To do our annual Turkey Giveaway!🦃

Winner will be contact by December 21st for pick up. Remember to comment and share on the original post to be entered.

Happy holidays everyone and good luck and thank you so much for the support.❤️

Please be aware of scammers Draw is not until the 21st. Please know we would never ask for personal information.

07/12/2023

For sale by Facebook Auction. Adorable, super soft, crocheted donkey. Pop can is for size reference only. Starting bid $35.

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on.
2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.
3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.
4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending.

Please visit our page to see other items currently up for auction. Like and follow us to see when new items are posted.

Thank you.

07/12/2023

For sale by Facebook Auction. Super soft and cuddly crocheted Christmas bear. Pop can is for size reference. Starting bid $25.

Auction Rules:

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on.

2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.

3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.

4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending.

Please visit our page to see other items currently available. Follow us if you would like to receive updates when new items are added.

Thank you.

07/12/2023

***SOLD***

For sale by Facebook Auction. Pair of crocheted chicken hot pads/potholders. 100% cotton, except for the beak & comb. Starting bid $15.

Auction Rules:

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on.
2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.
3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.
4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending

07/12/2023

**** SOLD***
For sale by Facebook Auction. New, beautiful, crocheted cowl/neck warmer. Starting bid $40.

Auction Rules:

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on.
2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.
3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.
4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending

06/12/2023

***BIDDING CLOSED***
For sale by Facebook Auction. Adorable, super soft, new, crocheted Christmas teddy bear. Pop can is just for size reference. Starting bid $35.

Auction Rules:

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on.
2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.
3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.
4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending.

06/12/2023

*** BIDDING ON THIS ITEM IS NOW CLOSED ~ please check out some of the other items currently available on our page.

For sale by FB auction. New, handmade hooded cowl/neck warmer. Starting bid $40.

AUCTION RULES:

1. Bids must be made on the ORIGINAL FACEBOOK POST on our page, Osipow Farms. If you are seeing this post because someone has shared it on Facebook, please make sure that you click on the photo BEFORE commenting with your bid. Better yet visit our page and find the item you wish to bid on. If you are seeing this on Instagram and wish to bid please do so through Facebook.
2. Bidding ends 24 hours after the first bid is placed.
3. Please bid in $0.50 or even dollar increments.
4. Buyer must be able to pick item up from the farm 8km NE of Peers. Preferably within 72 hours of auction ending.

05/12/2023

I simply cannot believe that 2023 is almost over! This year has quite literally been a complete blur.

Amidst all the chaos, I have lost touch with everyone, not just my beloved customers, but friends and family, too.

This year has been very heavy, laden with constant hurdles and losses. But for the grace of God and the strength, support, and kindness of many friends and neighbors, I'm not sure we would have made it through.

Sometimes words cannot express the depths of our gratitude.

With everything that's been going on for us, I haven't been able to do much in the way of business this year.

In August, I was diagnosed with a rare condition (4 in 100,000 rare) called Functional Neurological Disorder. It has drastically impacted my mobility, my executive functioning skills, energy levels, and at times my ability to speak or drive.

I'm slowly coming to terms with the fact that I will likely not be able to return to the fast-paced world of markets and working directly with the public. I have to adapt to living with this disability.

That being said, I still have to try to make a living! I am trying to figure out what that will look like.

I am still crafting, and have recently started baking and canning again. I don't know if I will ever get back to the point where I can manage custom orders, but I do have some items available for purchase.

I've been out of the sales scene long enough that I am at a bit of a loss when it comes to how to price my wares. I've decided that I'm going to try something new and different while I try to get back in the groove.

I haven't been able to manage selling very much this year, so I need to make sure that I am not selling myself short by underpricing my items. I will be posting items for sale in an auction format.

There will be a starting bid price. Minimum bid increments will be $0.50. Bidding will end 24 hours after the first bid is received. The winning bidder must be able to arrange to pick up items at the farm.

***Bidding on baked goods will run for 24 hours from the time of posting to ensure freshness.

Hopefully, we can all have a little fun with this!

WISHING YOU ALL A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON!

28/08/2023

For months this girl has hidden away in a nesting box. Gathering her eggs was a battle every single day. She'd growl and peck every single time.

Well, today her nesting box was empty. I found her underneath the rollaway boxes... Babysitting.
Does this mean I have won the battle with broody? 😂

24/07/2023

I have some yoga accessories available immediately! Due to recent health issues, I have to limit myself on these sorts of activities!

I WILL NOT SELL JUST ONE TO YOU UNLESS YOU HAVE OTHER GOATS! Goats are a herd animal and need to be with other goats. These boys were born 6/22 - 6/24, had colostrum and are taking the bottle well. Sire is purebred Boer. Dam to the black & white boys is Nubian/Kiko. Brown one is out of a gallon+...

15/06/2023

I regret to inform you all that due to personal health reasons, I am unfortunately forced to make some changes.
I will not be able to work with BC Fruit Truck this year. 5S Farms has graciously stepped forward to fill my position to serve the Yellowhead County area in working with Jonathan to continue providing you with top-quality BC Fruit this season.

I am also no longer a consultant with Watkins.

As time progresses I will have to see exactly what I will be capable of managing. At this point, my main focus is on recovering as much as I can. Thank you for understanding.

12/02/2023

Please help if you can. Herb was a much-loved member of our community.

Herb Heintz passed away on February 10th, 2023. He'd spent his entire life literally giv… Linda Osipow needs your support for Final costs for Herb Heintz

17/12/2022

Wishing you all a bouncin' good holiday season!

http://www.GIGGLEwiththeGOATS.com wishes everyone a happy holiday season with this special presentation of "JINGLE BELLS!" Downloads are now available!!!

26/10/2022

The BC Fruit Truck Fall Apple & Pear Run is underway! Don't miss out on your chance to win a free 40lb box of winter apples!

ATTENTION FRUIT LOVERS!
FREE BOX OF WINTER APPLES CONTEST!

Step 1. Like our Facebook Fruit Truck if you haven’t yet, then
Step 2. Sign up for our fruit promo emails to win a free 40 lb box of apples! Your choice: 40 lbs of Gala, Mac, Ambrosia, or Honeycrisp apples. Go here https://forms.gle/MnkakooBACgN31z9A to sign up for our fruit promo emails.

We will draw a random name from the list of entries and notify you via phone call if you win the free box of apples.

Click the link below to see our schedule.
https://mailchi.mp/c61820a0e3e2/last-call-for-winter-apples-pears-christmas-gift-baskets-11444482?e=5407303d5a

25/10/2022

Just a reminder, Jonathon will be in Niton Junction Friday night at 7:30 :)

Our Winter Apples n’ Pears (Stock Up) Run is this week, starting Wed Oct 26 in Jasper. Click the link below to see the latest newsletter and our schedule.

https://mailchi.mp/c61820a0e3e2/last-call-for-winter-apples-pears-christmas-gift-baskets-11444482?e=5407303d5a

26/09/2022

***PLEASE NOTE*** Our Fall Apple and Pear Run has been delayed to the end of October! Don't forget to get your orders in, and stock up for the long winter ahead!

11/09/2022

*** BC FRUIT TRUCK FALL APPLE N' PEAR RUN ***
Here's the pre-order list for the last run of 2022. Prices are subject to change. Discounts apply when you order two or more cases.

* Most of these varieties of apples and pears are great for long-term storage if you have somewhere cool to keep them. It's a great chance to stock up for winter!

Order by September 23rd ~ either PM me or give me a call @ 780-693-2512.

PLEASE NOTE: PICKUP WILL BE AT 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT THE PARKING LOT OF THE NITON A&W. This is not our usual Friday time slot!

*** I still have some lovely peaches, pears, prune plums, and coronation grapes available! Feel free to pop on out to the farm ~ 4km down the East Bank Road (off of Highway 32, North of Peers), turn right on TWP RD 550, and go right at the 'Y'. Sunday, September 11 before noon or from 2:00 - 9:00 pm or Monday, September 12 between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm.

09/09/2022

DID YOU MISS OUT ON ALL OF OUR LUSCIOUS BC FRUIT LAST WEEKEND!?!

NO NEED TO FRET! I STILL HAVE SOME LOVELY PEACHES AND PEARS, SO YOU CAN STILL GET SOME CANNING DONE! 😊🥰😊

Between my granddaughter starting high school and a touch of frost hitting my garden, it's been a CRAZY busy week!

The fruit has held up well though so you didn't miss out!

Glo Haven canning peaches $60/20lbs
Bartlett & Red Sensation Pears $70/20lbs

There are also a couple of cases of Coronation grapes available $70/20lbs.

Come on out to Osipow Farms ~ 4km down the East Bank Road (off of Highway 32, North of Peers), turn right on TWP RD 550, and go right at the 'Y' ~ tomorrow between 10:00 am & 2:00 pm.

I've been having some technical difficulties with FB today, so may not be able to respond to messages and comments. My cell service sucks and I'm in and out of the house. Feel free to just pop out. If you feel the need to reach out, your best bet would be to call the landline 780-693-2512. If you get voicemail PLEASE leave a message!

Have a great weekend!

06/09/2022

BC FRUIT UPDATE:

We still have PLENTY left!
Glo Haven canning peaches $60/20lbs (regular price $80)
Bartlett Pears $65/20lb
Red Sensation Pears $65/20lbs

LIMITED QUANTITIES:

Organic Glo Haven peaches $75/20lbs
Organic Nectarines $90/20lbs
Prune Plums $65/20lbs
Blueberries $30/5lbs
Coronation grapes $70/20lb
***Lapin Cherries*** $120/18lb

Come on out to Osipow Farms ~ 4km down the East Bank Road (off of Highway 32, North of Peers), turn right on TWP RD 550, and go right at the 'Y' ~ today between 11:00 am & 7:00 pm.
I'm having some technical difficulties with FB today, so may not be able to respond to messages and comments. My cell service sucks and I'm in and out of the house. Feel free to just pop out. If you feel the need to reach out, your best bet would be to call the landline 780-693-2512. If you get voicemail PLEASE leave a message!

***My apologies for not responding to messages yesterday, we were away and getting ready for back-to-school!***

02/09/2022

LAST CHANCE FOR OUR WEEKLY BC FRUIT PICKUP IN NITON IS TONIGHT!!

Jonathan is eager to get back home to his family so he can enjoy that sweet baby girl that arrived on Monday just before he had to head back our way. 🥰

BUT... He's still got quite a load on board that he doesn't want to take home!!

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR JUICY AND DELICIOUS FREESTONE CANNING PEACHES!!! & he's discounting them even more than previously advertised! $70/case and if you buy 3 or more, we'll take off another $5/case! CALL YOUR CANNING FRIENDS AND PUT TOGETHER A GROUP ORDER!

He also has extra blackberries, red sensation pears, prune plums, roma tomatoes, pickling cukes, sunrise apples and grapes that will likely be discounted!

There's plenty of variety for tonight. Let's send him home with an empty truck and full wallet so he & wife GV can relax and enjoy their new arrival 😉

Be sure to grab a 'We'll Miss You Gift Pack' with assorted fruit syrups, vinegar, dressing, sparkling juice and fruit leather all made by various BC producers. Just $90!

We'll be meeting in the parking lot of the A&W in Niton Junction at 7:30 tonight. Don't be late, we're not there for long!

26/08/2022

Jonathon just texted, if we can take a BUNCH of strawberries & blackberries off his hands we can get them for $10 off per flat and juicy, red watermelon at 1/2 price, just $10 for a 10-pounder!

Please comment if you're interested in grabbing a deal in Niton tonight so I know to grab them off the truck before he's gone :)