Our Mission: To provide our neighbors with delicious tender beef, raised naturally on grass pastures.

Hello,
Thanks for stopping by our site. We hope you enjoy learning about our family farm and how we plan to save it from being enveloped by a giant farm. Don't be bashful about asking questions and we hope you'll come see us soon to pick up some steaks.
- David & Penny Shaw

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Did you see us on PBS?
In December Flying S was featured on America's Heartland episode #714. If you missed it, don't worry - you can see it online at: http://www.americasheartland.org/episodes/episode_714/nasa_cattle_farm.htm 
  

Check out the Terre Haute Tribune Star's Article about Flying S (June 26, 2011) http://tribstar.com/features/x2099993370/Raising-Grass-fed-beef-meets-aerospace-tech-manufacturing-in-rural-illinois

How Can I Get Some Beef?
We generally butcher 3 times a year - usually around January, July and October (our cows determine the schedule - not us). You can buy halves, quarters or eighths and occasionally we have sample packs. Simply fill in an Order Form (you can download one from the Ordering Info tab) and send with a $50 deposit check to secure your place on the list.

Our farm is located in Palestine, IL a 4 hour drive straight south of Chicago. You are always welcome to come to the farm to collect orders and see our operation. If you live in Chicago we have drop off locations in Joliet, Orland Park and Glenview.

Need beef now? Occasionally we will have some ground beef sample packs available however right now they are all sold out.

Attention Chicago Customers: Drop Off Locations
JOLIET:
      Family Health Chiropractic
      1736 Essington Rd. Suite C
      Joliet, IL 60435
      (815) 577-8527 (Ask for Lori)

ORLAND PARK:
      All Saints Lutheran Church
      13350 South La Grange Road
      Orland Park, IL 60462

GLENVIEW: 
      1834 Glenview Road Suite #2W
      Glenview, IL 60025
      (847) 845-5984

2012 Butchering Schedule
The weather and the cows set our schedule - we don't determine the schedule, they do. Our January batch is already sold and we plan to butcher again in July and October. It is never too early to reserve your place on the list. The July batch is getting close to sold and October is filling up too. Just send your Order Form and we will call you to confirm that you still want it before we butcher.

Job Opening

We are looking to recruit a full-time Farm Manager. The right candidate will be familiar with the concept of sustainable agriculture, at ease with handling beef cattle on a daily basis and able to handle the everyday problems associated with land management. Skills required for this job will include:

- Ability  to operate a tractor for mowing, putting out hay, lifting broken trees off fences etc. 
- Basic carpentry skills for fixing fences, barns, etc
- Gentle, but not scared of animals
- Ability to keep careful records of cattle  - preferably on computer, but not essential  

The right applicant would be self-motivated and interested in developing the farm further, depending on his/her interests – possibly vegetables, chickens, lamb etc.  

Some on the job training will be provided. 

Additional income might be made at Flying S Aviation as a composite or workshop technician, machinist, or engineer.  

Interested applicants can send resumes and letters of interest to: jobs@flying-s.com 

"A Day on the Farm" 2012
We hope you'll join us for a fun day on the farm later this summer. Check back for the date and more details.

2012 Chickens
Our fall chickens sold so fast we're going to do another batch in the spring. Let us know if you'd like some - it helps with our planning. Price will likely be $4.00/lb and size will be 6lb each.

Become a Fan of Flying S Beef on Facebook 
To become a fan of Flying S on Facebook:
1. Go to www.facebook.com
2. Type in "Flying S Grass Fed Beef" in the search box.
Swap recipes, ask questions, meet other people just like you that care about what they're putting on the dinner table tonight.

Gift Certificates
Having trouble finding gifts for that hard to buy for person? How about a gift certificate to Flying S Beef? Consider the benefits of supporting local farms who practice sustainable agriculture…

Flying S T-shirts on Sale!
Help spread the word about sustainable agriculture by wearing our Flying S Beef T-shirt (seen in sage green below). Adult sizes S, M, L, XL - $8 each.

Flying S Caps 
Caps featuring the new Flying S logo embroidered in black are now available for purchase. Caps are made from extra soft, garment dyed chino twill fabric. They have a relaxed contoured crown shape, and pre-curved visor with six rows of stitching. Classy “Hideaway” cloth back strap with metal buckle. Available in Desert, Brick and Wheat. 
Price: $10

The Meatrix  Click here to see The Meatrix, a short award winning film promoting sustainable agriculture versus the evils of factory farming.