Pastured Pigs.... amazing pork!

ETHICAL, WHOLESOME, FREE RANGE PORK

Their ancestors were forest dwellers and in days long past the pig dined on the fruits of the forest floor, roots and berries and occasionally ventured into the grasslands to graze.  Things are very different for today's modern pig but a growing movement of farmers are set to change that.  Pastured Pig farmers are turning back the clock to produce wholesome, ethical and tasty pork free to roam in open fields.  Just like they should be ....

Look for pork PROOF free range certification when you buy pastured pork!
Only pastured pork is true free range pork read more ....
A good understanding of the basics, knowing the nutritional needs of the pigs, acknowledging the uniqueness of these animals and working with them in a natural farming environment will produce the best ethical and wholesome pork.  We show you how.

Our Core Values

  • ​All pigs are able to range freely in open fields or paddocks
  • Pigs will not be kept in cages, stalls or crates
  • All pigs are kept at stocking densities that will ensure access to forage and grazing
  • Densely confined production systems and feed lotting are not practiced
  • All pigs are able to interact with their herd  and to carry out natural behaviours
  • All pigs should thrive in their environment and not just cope with it
  • All pigs will be protected from predation
  • Illness or injury will be addressed promptly so that no animal will be left to suffer
  • Pigs will be fed to meet their welfare needs as well as production requirements
  • Surgical treatments that inflict unnecessary pain will not be performed
  • There will be no use of growth promoters
  • Pastured production should be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable
You can find out more about the guidelines for Pastured Pork here ....