Dawnbreaker Farms

Motley crew of delivery vehicles going out into the world today bringing the goodness to @gocciolina_restaurant @maefarmmeats @rosesbutcher @fieldstonegarden, and 50 different deliveries direct to door from Pittsboro to Wake Forest and everywhere in between! Maybe it’s time @salemneff and I get a for real delivery vehicle? #meatdelivery #fooddelivery #pastureraisedmeat #pastureraisedmeats #raleigheats #durhameats #chapelhilleats #pittsboroeats (at Triangle Area, NC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJthLrMnqFC/?igshid=1c044iz93px8f

Let’s talk butterflies. Did you know that monarch butterflies are going extinct? That’s right, extinct. They’ve hit a critical mass of population loss where experts think there’s no way for them to bounce back. The reason: habitat loss. Our agriculture and our lifestyles are destroying the one thing that monarchs absolutely must have to survive - milkweed. What was once a common grasslands plant across most of North America it is now tilled under, sprayed over and mowed down in our vast monocropped agricultural spaces and clean cropped lawns. The only hope for monarchs is if more of us allow milkweed to grow in our common spaces and purchase food from farmers who provide habitat for milkweed to thrive. Every summer my farm is a butterfly haven. Will it be so when my daughter is my age? Will her children get to experience the wonder of the king of butterflies? Or will this be another example of the worlds magic that has been lost to humanity’s blunders? #savethemonarchs (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYqicvnr0V/?igshid=19ui54lu6tsz5

We had to say goodbye to this beautiful tree. Somewhere between 80-120 years old this hackberry has watched over the farm. But in the last few years a crack appeared and recently that crack widened and it was leaning heavily. Because of its location around critical farm infrastructure and other old growth trees it was time to control drop it rather than let it fall at its will. It’s seeds have fed wildlife for decades and its progeny live on in saplings all over the farm. Hackberries are an underestimated food and wildlife tree. The small fruits are edible and have both a sweet outer berry and an inner nut. A great wildlife tree and something that our chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs all love! (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDNHjrandTV/?igshid=1nj80mq6vrvto

Happy Mother’s Day all you fierce mommas out there! (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAA5c_9Heq7/?igshid=1330wkhsu4ko8

Meet our new rooster! Introduced these baby roos’ to a broody hen. She took to them immediately. (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5DWAjnrsl/?igshid=1uxypvwp8mk1b

Home deliveries happening tomorrow! Order by midnight tonight (Tuesday) to get our amazing pasture raised, regenerative meat delivered right to your door. We now have an extended delivery radius that includes the entire Triangle region including Pittsboro, Bahama and Wake Forest. We also have delicious kraut and cheese from other local producers @twochicksfarm @prodigalfarm #linkinbio #meatdelivery #fooddelivery #farmtodoor (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zlQhmn6ix/?igshid=1fwurqs9nh1f7

We love raising big batches of ducks. While many love to cook ducks at home they are primarily a restaurant crop. So with restaurants closed it may be a while before we have this many ducks on farm again. Until next time @heronsnc @gocciolina_restaurant @panciutorestaurant @fullsteamdurham @piedmontrestaurant @stanburyraleigh @jolierestaurant (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gF93UHwfz/?igshid=1vecglaq2n3ib

The morning commute . . . #goodfoodraisedright #forestraisedpigs #forestraisedpork #pastureraisedpigs #pastureraisedpork #freerangepork #freerangepigs #nongmopork #gmofreepork #gmofree #nongmo #farm #farmlife #onthefarm #gottobenc #dawnbreakerfarms #regenerativefarming #farming farminglife #knowyourfarmer #nc #sustainablefarms (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XuzBnne_m/?igshid=c2y532afhj1m

This isn’t some fabricated marketing campaign. It’s not just the first day we opened the doors of our barn for a photo shoot. This is how our chickens live Every. Single. Day. This is us. How does your chicken live? #knowyourfarmer #knowyourchicken . . . #goodfoodraisedright #dawnbreakerfarms #pasturedpoultry #ncfarms #chickensofinstagram #pastureraisedchicken #chicken #freerangechicken #pastureraisedmeat #farm #farmlife #onthefarm #gottobenc #regenerativefarming #farming #farminglife #animals #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #nc #sustainable #sustainablefarms (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Cr-tvHRU_/?igshid=e67t17nvbe9m

Sunday vibes . . . #goodfoodraisedright #dawnbreakerfarms #pasturedpoultry #ncfarms #chickensofinstagram #pastureraisedchicken #chicken #freerangechicken #pastureraisedmeat #farm #farmlife #onthefarm #gottobenc #regenerativefarming #farming #farminglife #animals #knowyourfarmer #knowyourfood #nc #sustainable #sustainablefarms (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-4XVukHNd1/?igshid=1mjhwszd9h2hz

Repurposing billboard tarps for chicken shelters #bracesforallages #forestorthodontics (at Dawnbreaker Farms) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-z_2bknlVp/?igshid=1hqeos5ed5pt8

Last night we lost a great man, my grandfather, Leo Kornfeld. Along with his countless accomplishments and rags to riches story Poppa was a staunch supporter of everything I’ve done in my life. He taught me business and life lessons and was an exemplar of physical and mental discipline. He was known for his tenacity of character and determination, moral uprightness, loyalty to a cause and a boundless love for family. He always reminded me to stand up straight and to “never let the bastards get you down.” He is a huge influence to the man, father, farmer and businessman that I have become. If you like me, enjoy my meat and the way I conduct business you have my grandfather to thank. He was a force of nature and he will be missed dearly. * This was not a Covid-19 related death. * https://www.instagram.com/p/B-w-BCyHdI0/?igshid=qekk0gvug6d8

Order by midnight tonight for home delivery to your door. It’s so easy - place the order, leave a cooler on your door and it will be magically filled with meat. #nocontact. Order now. #linkinbio https://www.instagram.com/p/B-eeIjkH0no/?igshid=1sbb3or15a2on

Support your local restaurants! Restaurants are really hurting right now. Some like @gocciolina_restaurant are offering take out. It’s an easy process, call in your order, pay online and pick it up. This #takeandbake meal included a lasagna with duck from my farm and cheese from @boxcarrhandmadecheese and some incredible garlic bread! My daughter loved full it! #takeout #localrestaurants #eatlocal (at Gocciolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-a3nlJnXoc/?igshid=1vaz551tazef8