Question 1

What type of cuts can I get with a half hog?

Accepted Answer

Bacon, sausage, ham, pork chops, ribs, roasts, and brats are all available with a half hog. You can have the pig processed to your liking per Harbach's specifications.

Question 2

Why pasture pork?

Accepted Answer

The difference can be simply explained in a taste test. If you put traditionally raised, store bought pork next to ours, you can see the difference. There is no comparison flavor wise. Our pork is rich, flavorful, sweet, and well marbled. PLUS - our pigs are raised outside, on grass, with ample space in a stress free environment. That most definitely cannot be said of store bought pork.

Question 3

Is your pork organic or soy free?

Accepted Answer

No - we do not raise organic hogs. They are fed a corn/soy swine feed produced at Huber feeds (local grainer). It is a high quality feed that we supplement with protein and minerals. They are also fed farm scraps, such as lettuce, corn stalks, pumpkins, etc. They have access to pasture/forage or hay as well. We do not feed soy free or organic.

Question 4

Is your pork clean?

Accepted Answer

YES!

We give our piglets a shot of ivermectin when they are weaned. They get another shot of ivermectin (or a pour on or feed through) about 2 months before they go to butcher. Other than that, they get no other antibiotics, medications, hormones, or supplements. They are as clean as we can get them while keeping them healthy.

That being said - we DO give them medicine when they need it. So if we have an outbreak of a parasite, they will receive an anti-parasitic. If they have a fever from an infection, they will get an antibiotic. Their health comes first for us. We do our absolute best to ensure they are as clean as possible. If you ever have any questions about whether or not an animal you buy has had any medicine, contact me as I keep a log.

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