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    Stories from the land, the family, and the work.

    Where to Buy Pasture-Raised Chicken in Beaver and Butler County, PA
    Poultry • August 5, 2026

    Where to Buy Pasture-Raised Chicken in Beaver and Butler County, PA

    A local guide to finding whole, frozen, pasture-raised chicken near Beaver and Butler County, Pennsylvania, and what questions to ask before you buy.

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    What Makes Heritage Pork Different? A Conway Farm Explains
    Pork • August 4, 2026

    What Makes Heritage Pork Different? A Conway Farm Explains

    Heritage pork breeds like Berkshire and Blue Butt produce darker, more flavorful meat than conventional pork. Here is why it matters and where to find it near Conway, PA.

    Pastured Eggs vs Store Eggs: A Side-by-Side Look from a Pennsylvania Farm
    Eggs • August 3, 2026

    Pastured Eggs vs Store Eggs: A Side-by-Side Look from a Pennsylvania Farm

    Crack them into the same pan and the difference is immediate. Here is what separates pastured eggs from store eggs, from yolk color to how the hens live.

    Visiting a Working Farm in Conway, PA: What Guests Should Know
    Visiting the Farm • August 2, 2026

    Visiting a Working Farm in Conway, PA: What Guests Should Know

    Farm visits are available by appointment. Here is what to wear, what to expect, and what you need to sign before you arrive.

    The Difference Between Berkshire Pork and Grocery Pork: A Local Farmer's Take
    Pork • August 1, 2026

    The Difference Between Berkshire Pork and Grocery Pork: A Local Farmer's Take

    Berkshire pork is darker, more marbled, and more flavorful than standard grocery pork. Here is why, and where to buy it near Beaver County, PA.

    Whole Hog vs Half Hog: Which Is Right for Your Family?
    Pork • January 9, 2026

    Whole Hog vs Half Hog: Which Is Right for Your Family?

    A plain English guide to buying pork in bulk from a local farm, how much meat you actually get, and how to decide between a whole and a half hog.

    Berkshire Pork: Why This Heritage Breed Tastes Different
    Pork • January 16, 2026

    Berkshire Pork: Why This Heritage Breed Tastes Different

    Berkshire is one of the oldest recorded hog breeds and one of the most flavorful. Here is what makes it different from the pork in the grocery case.

    How to Render Lard at Home (And Why You Should)
    Pork • January 23, 2026

    How to Render Lard at Home (And Why You Should)

    Leaf lard and back fat turn into the best cooking fat in your kitchen with almost no effort. Here is the simple method we use on the farm.

    Pork Cuts Explained: What You Get From a Whole Hog
    Pork • January 30, 2026

    Pork Cuts Explained: What You Get From a Whole Hog

    Shoulder, loin, belly, ham, and everything else. A cut by cut walkthrough so you can fill out a cutting sheet with confidence.