Can you tell us a little bit about your business?
Farm to Freezer is a family owned and operated business. We specialise in premium grade, free range, pasture fed beef and lamb, as well as grass fed and finished young succulent and tender pork. All of our beef and pork comes from our farm alongside three other pork suppliers located west of Coffs Harbour. These farmers were specially selected as they carry the same core values as we do.
Our tender lamb is young and free and sourced from Cowra, NSW. The butcher at Farm to Freezer is highly experienced with over 35 years in the field.
We deliver all of our fresh meat boxes from Yamba to Port Macquarie and surrounding locations, and can deliver to your work or home for your convenience.
What’s your favourite part of the work you do?
Interacting with our amazing customers who support us in delivering the highest quality products to our local families to enjoy.
We were lucky enough to be recently awarded the Best Butcher in a local radio station promotion. It was so lovely to be able to read and hear from our customers just how much they not only love our products but also appreciate our friendly and local service.
Who is your greatest influence in business?
Our Head Butcher who has taught me everything I know. He has been a butcher for over 35 years and is also my grandfather. The passion he has for what he does is an inspiration.
While being in this industry can be quite male dominated, I think because we are a family owned business and I am interacting with our customers regularly, engaging with our clients helps deliver quality, personalised service as me and the team take the time to know our customers.
Have you always lived on the Coffs Coast?
I’ve been lucky enough to be born and raised here on our farm in Newee Creek and now I get to bring up my son in such an amazing part of the world.
I love the Nambucca Valley and all of the wonderful benefits we have living in such a great part of the Mid North Coast. While it’s fantastic being out on the farm, it’s also so great to have such a beautiful beach on our doorstep too. And I love what a friendly local community we have in this area. We don’t take for granted the loyalty and love we receive from our clients everyday.
What piece of advice would you give women making their way in the business world?
Have a goal set and keep pushing because when you reach that goal the feeling is truly amazing. Even though there will be hard times, keep going and let nothing defeat you. Women are generally quite a resilient bunch so I think this helps set us up for having the grit it takes to succeed in business, especially when tough times come along.
I also believe that when you build something you love and are passionate about, this will naturally push you to succeed.
Where can people find out more about your business?
farmtofreezer.com.au or our Facebook page
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