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Yesterday, we went into town to pick up the pork we had processed.  The first thing we did was ask the butcher how our hog compared to others he had seen.  He replied, “It was the best looking pork he had processed.“  And that is an exact quote.  He seemed to pause a little when we told him the hog was pastured-raised and fed wheat as their only grain.  He then encouraged us to keep feeding our other hogs the same way.

For the folks who have been wanting details about our pork: GOOD NEWS… we have figured out our costs (processing, feed cost, the purchase of the feeder pig and added-in is a little for our time).  Here is the updated Farm Products Price List.

We sampled some of the pork last evening, prepared as simply as it could be – no overnight brine and no fancy herbs or spices… just a pinch of salt, a little pepper and some poultry seasoning.  Carol broiled a couple of the nicely marbled, ¾” pork chops in the oven.  The chops turned out delicious.  The kids thought it was the best pork their mom had EVER prepared.  I agreed.  2 thumbs up!

Our hogs are fed a very unique (and somewhat expensive) feed.  The grain that we feed is our own Certified Organic wheat ($9/bu).  We do not feed soy products and we don’t feed nutrient deficient GMO corn ($5.40/bu). The pigs also get hay during the winter and are pastured during the warmer growing season.  From time to time, we feed them excess baked goods and vegetable scraps from the kitchen and garden.  We think they’re treated [almost] too well.

Our pigs live outdoors, in deep straw bedding.  Even though they have access to a small hog hut, many times we find them buried in the straw, outside.  It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s snowing or not.  They love to be out and about. 

Remember, many experts say that for every $1 you spend on good quality, natural foods, you are likely to save $4 on medical expenses, down the road.

If you don’t have room in your freezer for a whole or half hog, no problem.  We are selling our pork by the cut/package.  We will be processing another hog in February… Mark your calendar.   Make sure you call Carol ASAP to order or reserve your cuts.  320.220.3235 (cell)

~Rich

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