Why hogs?
Hogs are a valuable part of our pasture ecosystem. They naturally uproot brambles and other bushy vegetation, clearing the way for nutritious grass. They’re also omnivores, which means they thrive on a varied diet including types of grass and other forage that cattle won’t eat.
Breeds and sizes
We run a variety of hardy hog breeds on our pastures alongside our cows and sheep. We have a number of smaller Guinea Hogs, which grow up to about 200-300 lbs and tend to have large litters. We’ve also added Tamworth and Berkshire crosses, which have long bodies and an alert, attentive personality. These hogs can get up to 600 lbs!
How they live
Our hogs live full time on pasture, where they have lots of shade, natural shelter, water from a spring-fed pond, and all the forage they can eat. We supplement their diet with surplus produce from a local school lunch program. The only time our hogs are not on pasture is when they are piglets and vulnerable to predators, such as foxes and bobcats, as well as harsh weather conditions.
Pastured pork
We sell USDA-certified pastured pork whenever we have more than our extended family needs. Click the brown button to learn more.
