About our pigs
We raise Idaho Pasture Pigs (IPPs), a hybrid breed made up of a cross between Kunekune, Duroc, and old Berkshire. This breed is beloved by small farming operations because these animals thrive on pasture, where their shorter snouts allow them to graze and eat grass. They have gentle dispositions, which make them easy to handle, and they produce a flavorful, well-marbled meat that is higher in fat content than commercial pork.
Because IPP thrive on grass in the growing season and hay in the dormant season, their fat takes on Vitamin E, linoleic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids, benefits only appearing in grassfed meats.
Pork Pricing
| Half | Whole | |
| Hanging weight | 120 lb | 240 lb |
| Price per lb | $5.25 | $5.25 |
| Slaughter fee | $65 | $130 |
| Butcher cost | $1.05/lb | $1.05/lb |
| Total | $820 | $1640 |
Note: Hanging weight is a percentage of live weight, and it can vary by animal. This is just an estimate of cost for a typical hog at the time of butcher. A half will generally include 2-3 large shoulder roasts, 10-15 lbs bacon, 10-15 pork chops (depending on thickness), 1 large ham or two small ones, 2 ham hocks, spare ribs, and 10-20 lb sausage. Oddments can include heart, liver, lard, and caul fat.
Our pork is slaughtered on-farm by Lynden Meats, so the animals are never stressed by transport. They are happily eating one moment and gone the next. Lynden Meats is a custom butcher, so you can request your pork to be processed in many different ways. They can smoke hams, cure bacon, grind and season sausage, even stuff bratwurst. Visit the Lynden Meats website for options and pricing.
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