Pastured Porkers
OVERVIEW
Our pigs are raised outdoors on a large parcel of pasture and woodlands. The pigs have many acres to root and munch on grass, clovers, flowering wild plants and herbs as well as to dig up cool, deep mud holes. They are rotated through several paddocks to self-harvest crops - these crops include oats and peas, rape, sudan grass and barley. The pigs will also be fed a continuous ration of vegetarian grain and supplemented daily with fresh vegetables from the farm as well as apples and acorns from nearby farms.
Beginning in 2009 the pigs will be "finished" on a custom grain ration from Green Mountain Feeds - a certified organic feed company located in Vermont. It contains NO SOY and little corn. Barley, field peas, and wheat comprise most of the ration. This feed will help flavor the meat, firm up and clarify the fat, and improve the overall quality of our pork. We know of no other farm using such a ration! Click here to see the label.
The pigs will be "harvested" in late October/November with cuts available soon after. We will be offering whole hogs for sale as well as many different "sampler packs" which will include assorted high-value cuts including chops, country-style ribs, sausage and hams. Bacon will be sold separately.
Check out our photos/videos below.
2008 Pigs on Pasture
2009 Pigs
Here is a funny little video we made using Animoto...