We get asked frequently about shipping steaks and brats to APOs in Afghanistan, Iraq and now Africa.  Many people want to send their soldier a taste of home for a special occasion or just a treat.  Usually the first thing we get asked is "How does this work?"  followed by "Does this really work?"  We have designed a specialty shipping container for shipping to places requiring a longer transit time.  This container, especially in the winter months, has been known...

We have been getting a lot of e-mails and telephone calls lately asking if there is still time to order Christmas gifts to be shipped to APOs and FPOs.  The answer is yes!  Shipping perishable items like steaks is always a little risky, especially to some of the remote outposts in Afghanistan, but the cooler weather makes a big difference.  

If you are looking for a less expensive gift, try one of our non-perishable gifts, like our one...

Do you have a loved one serving our country overseas and want to send him or her a taste of home for the holidays?  We get a lot of e-mails and calls inquiring about the costs and rules of sending goodies to APOs & FPOs.  Hopefully, this will help answer a few of those questions...

1.  We are NOT allowed to ship pork or pork products to Afghanistan or Africa.

2. Transit times vary...

Check out the October 2009 Issue of Progressive Farmer Magazine for an article on niche farmers featuring...Schenker Family Farms.  The article also mentioned our affiliation with AdoptaPlatoon, our national sales and our shipments of steaks to servicemen and women in Iraq & Afghanistan.  Great job on the article Mark!