The Benefits of Pasture Raised Pork

Here at Scott Family Homestead, we raise our heritage breed pigs outdoors on pasture. While conventional systems, also called CAFOs or factory farms, grow most of the pork in the United States, the final product lacks the same nutrients and taste that can be achieved with pasture raised pigs, in addition to the very drastic difference in conditions and welfare of the animals.

We choose to raise pastured pork because:
-Pastured pigs can engage in normal behaviors like foraging, rooting, using wallows, and nesting.
-Pastured pigs live lower stress lives in fresh air and sunlight. We do not dock tails or alter teeth.
-Studies show that pastured pork has 2.4x Omega 3’s, twice the vitamin E, up to 3x more vitamin D, and higher protein.
-Pigs can help maintain soil health, eliminate invasive species, and increase biodiversity.

Pastured pork does require more time and space to grow out, requires more work to maintain temperatures and shade, and is not as cost effective as larger operations. However, we believe the benefits far outweigh the extra time and costs.

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