Next weekend, we will be adding 2 pigs to the farm!  These pigs will be raised on organic, GMO free, soy free grain, fresh fruits, and goat milk (the goats are also eating organic, GMO free, soy free grain).  We can not guarantee the hay for the goats and pigs is organic, however, we can ensure the meat will be raised soy free from the time it comes to our farm.

If you are interested in buying some local pork, keep reading!

The pigs will be about 2 months old when they arrive.  We plan to raise them to about 6 months old, which means they will go to butcher in January.  Based on the results from another nearby farm who raised pigs on the same grain and milk diet, the pigs should be around 300lbs live weight at 6months old. It is possible for us to take a pig to slaughter earlier if desired.

Instead of re-typing, (or copying) what I have found about how much a pig will yield, I will let you read one of the better write-ups about yield: http://sugarmtnfarm.com/2006/07/04/what-is-a-half-pig-share/.

There are only 2 pigs.  We will not be selling cuts, only a whole or half pig.  Our pricing will be $5/lb hanging weight (without the head) for a half-pig and $4.75/lb for a whole pig.  We will be keeping at least half a pig for our family.  Buyers pay the slaughter and butcher fees directly to the butcher when you pick up your meat.  We will likely use a local butcher in Preston CT.  The slaughter charge is expected to be $75/pig and $1.30/lb hanging weight for butcher fees (please note, these prices are estimates).

If you would like to reserve a half or whole, email me and then send us your deposit.  A deposit of $150/half or $200/whole is required to hold your pig.  A second payment of the same amount is due on November 1st, and the final balance will be due when the pig is slaughtered.

Stay tuned for pictures in about a week!