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.
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?
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
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)
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
Shoulder, loin, belly, ham, and everything else. A cut by cut walkthrough so you can fill out a cutting sheet with confidence.
How Much Freezer Space Do You Need for a Half Hog?
Before you buy pork in bulk, make sure it fits. Real numbers for freezer size, packing, and how long your meat will keep.
Curing and Smoking Basics: How Farm Bacon and Ham Are Made
What actually happens between the hog and the bacon, and why farm cured pork tastes and cooks so differently from the grocery kind.