Messages from Dr. Joe

              Summer on the Jurgielewicz Family Farm is a very busy time for everyone.  We irrigate our hay fields with our natural duck manure fertilizer.  We cut and bale our extensive rye crop and watch the corn grow to heights of 8 feet or more.  And we keep our ducks... Read More

It’s Memorial Day weekend and for many, it’s the beginning of summer.  For some, it is also a time of reflection and remembrance.  Cities, towns and villages across America have their annual  Memorial Day parade, complete with blaring fire engines, scout troops, community groups, and local marching bands. After the parades, kids splash in a... Read More

The recent snow is melting across the Jurgielewicz farm, revealing some green grass beneath. Spring planting season has almost begun. Passover and Easter are just around the corner. Those of the Jewish faith commemorate the Exodus at their Passover seder, retelling the story of how God miraculously brought His people out of slavery in Egypt.... Read More

On March 1, 2017, Charleston hosted its annual Wine + Food Festival, celebrating the region’s diverse culinary experiences. The five-day event featured world-class chefs and winemakers, along with farm-to-table purveyors like Joe Jurgielewicz & Son Ltd., home of America’s Tastiest Duck. Thousands of festival visitors stopped by our Jurgielewicz booth, met “The Duck Guys” and enjoyed generous samples... Read More

On Christmas Day, 1776, General Washington took a huge risk.  He crossed the nearly frozen Delaware river with his ragtag army and won a surprise battle at Trenton, NJ.  Five years later, Washington accepted Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown, VA.  America was born. Celebrate Presidents’ Day sharing one of George Washington’s favorite meals: Roast Duck with Onion... Read More

Chinese New Year is traditionally a celebration of conquering the evil dragon Nian using loud drums, firecrackers, red lanterns and hanging calligraphy scrolls. The day marks the beginning of a new year of farm work and the start of new businesses with wishes for profit and success. Preparations include a thorough home cleaning to sweep... Read More

As the frost begins to form across our farm, we realize that the Holiday season is nearly upon us. Families will gather to celebrate, catch up on family news, share enormous meals, exchange gifts, and express gratitude for life’s many blessings. The Jurgielewicz Family wishes you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving weekend and... Read More

UNOFFICIAL END OF SUMMER For many families, Labor Day weekend is the last chance for a quick trip to the beach or mountains, and then it’s back to school and fall sports. Here at the farm, it is also the time we wish our summer interns well as they return to college.  We wish you... Read More

How do you celebrate the 4th of July? Here at the Jurgielewicz farm, we celebrate by attending a local parade, followed by grilling roasted ducks for family and friends. After dark, some on the farm enjoy the fireflies and conversation, while others watch the fireworks nearby. We wish you and your family and friends an enjoyable... Read More