Brookshire Farm

10/26/2026

Walker and I went to A&A Acres to check on the turkeys this weekend since we were in Folsom watching his sisters horse show. If you havent reserved your Non-GMO Pasture Raised Turkey for the Holidays, you have one week left to do so on our website.

Click the link to the our site in the bio, and look in the store under Louisiana Pasture Raised Chicken. PRE-ORDERS CLOSE THIS SUNDAY

As far as I know these are the only true pasture raised turkeys available in the state of Louisiana, including those big stores that claim to have healthy foods. There is so much trickery that goes on in poultry labeling its insane. Do your research, know where you food comes from, and support your local farmers.

10/21/2026

Well the weather sure has been nice the last few days, but It would be even nicer if we could get a little bit of rain. But I'm sure many of y'all are in the same boat.

Even though I've been doing this a few years, I'm still amazed with how much we can grow with so little rain in this system. We are currently sitting at about 33.5" for the year, which is about 12-18" below where we should be at this point of the year.

We are still growing some decent grass though thanks to our pasture management as you see below. The first picture is a pasture rested for about 40 days with .75" of rain. The second picture is a pasture after we have grazed it. You will notice how much forage we leave behind. This protects the soil, and the organisms living in the soil, which in turn speeds up grass recovery.

10/20/2026

We had a fun couple of days on fall break participating in Vermilion 4-H events.

Basil, everyone’s favorite barn cat, took home a gold ribbon. While Cece took home a Gold and a Bronze in the Beef and Rice cookery contest.

Today was the pumpkin painting and color run which I heard were a good time too.

Thanks to all the event organizers for putting these together!

10/18/2026

Just out here trying to take fall pictures, and get these kids to act right…

10/12/2026

Well we don’t have fall foliage here, but we do have persimmons, and they all decided to turn orange this week. So I got out this morning and picked some of the tree. Check out the haul, and I still have a bunch left to pick!

Speaking of cooler mornings don’t forget to get your order in for your Non-GMO pasture raised turkey for the holidays this year . Preorders will close at the end of October. You can find the link to our site in the bio.

10/10/2026

How about these cooler temps this weekend!

Looks like they are forecasting some excellent weather for the next couple weeks, so maybe we will keep this going and have an actual Fall.

Speaking of Fall, don’t forget to order your Louisiana True Pasture Raised Non-GMO Turkey for Thanksgiving!

https://brookshirefarm.com/store/product/turkey-deposit

These are raised and processed by A&A Acres a small family farm near Loranger, who we also partner with for some of our pasture raised chicken. If you were lucky enough to get one last year you know how good they were.

They will weigh 15-18lbs with a few bigger and a few smaller, and be delivered vaccum sealed and frozen.

There is a very limited number available, so make sure you get your order in ASAP.

10/08/2026

Awesome event at Philippe's W**e Cellar on October 22nd. 100% of all money raised will go to Miles Perret Cancer Services

Thursday, October 22, 6 to 9 PM. Philippe's W**e Cellar hosts Raise a Glass, Pour It Forward, a silent auction benefiting Miles Perret Cancer Services. Admission is free. Every winning bid goes to MPCS, and so do the proceeds from every glass poured at the store that day.

Here is some of what will be on the auction table:

A four-course dinner for six at historic Brookshire Farm in Meaux, hosted by Ben and Anne Blanchet. Philippe and Sylvie Simon are seated at the table with the guests, and Philippe builds the w**e menu from the Blanchets' private collection.

A 1.5-liter bottle of 1999 Vincent Couche Sensation Ch*****ne.

A 3-liter double magnum of Bella Union 2017 Napa Valley Cabernet.

A 2000 Château Duhart-Milon from Pauillac.

Two private tastings for ten at Philippe's, each with six w**es, cheese, and charcuterie. One is donated by Adam Montgomery and Ryan Leblanc of Giles Automotive.

A Diamond Glow facial package for two from Lafayette Dermatology & Cosmetic Center.

A reformer class for you and four guests at In Balance Pilates.

Tickets for two to Chorale Acadienne's Christmas by Candlelight and spring concert.

A $100 gift card to The Back Nine Golf, opening soon next door.

More items are still coming in. If you or your business would like to make a donation, please contact Jeff Resweber at [email protected]**e or call him directly at 337-366-1818.

Our thanks to every donor, including Ben and Anne Blanchet, Courtney Vincent and W**es Unlimited, Chorale Acadienne, Lafayette Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, In Balance Pilates, The Back Nine Golf, and Adam Montgomery and Ryan Leblanc of Giles Automotive.

Come early, look around, and stay for a glass. 3809 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy , Lafayette.

Presented by Philippe's W**e Cellar with support from Giles Automotive.

Where great w**e meets great people.

09/22/2026

Making Hay While the Sun Shines….

We are down in the Freshwater City marsh today, getting some of our hay supply for the winter.

The ground here is super high in organic matter, which I believe contributes to a more palatable hay for the cows. And while it doesn’t test much differently than other hay in SW Louisiana, I believe there are lots of other micronutrients from the soils here.

This is what’s called pump off land. Years ago levees were built around it and water was pumped off to raise cattle, but it still has to very dry year to make hay down here. So the last time we were able to get this hay was 2023.

Fun Fact : this land was one of the staging areas of the historic Vermilion Parish cattle drives.

09/01/2026

Animal welfare is not only beneficial to the animals themselves. It also protects the farmer, and the guys at the abattoir.

When I unloaded these guys for their appointment at freezer camp they walked off just as easily as they walked on.

We don’t own an electric cattle prod, and don’t yell at( most of the time) or chase the cattle. This keeps them from being stressed, which can lead to off flavors in the meat.