Thursday, May 3, 2018

Pork reservations 2018

I wanted you to know that we are taking orders now for pork. Please let us know by May 15th if you plan on bringing home some pasture-raised, non-GMO pork this fall.

Your deposit of $50 for a half pig, or $100 for an entire pig will ensure your freezer is stocked in November. The money you put down now will go towards your purchase when you take delivery in November.

Please send me an email by replying to this message, or let me know if you'd like a half or whole pig and I'll send you a confirmation of your order.

You can read about the benefits of pasture-raised meat from the Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association (MOFGA) in this article.

Thank you for supporting Foster Farm and for valuing sustainable farming.

Frequently asked questions about ordering pork

What will I get for a 1/2 or full pig?

A half is usually 125 lbs and a whole is about 250 lbs. You'll select the cuts you like with a cut sheet and they will be packaged in family-sized portions in vacuum sealed cryo-wrap packaging from a USDA-inspected processor.

When will I get my pork?

We anticipate you'll get your pork November 9th or 10th.

How much will it cost?
Our pork is $4.50 a pound for the hanging weight of the side of pork before it is processed into your selected cuts. There is some loss when it is cut into parts, but plan on taking home 90-100 lbs of meat for a half pig.

Will it fit in my freezer?

That depends. It wont't fit in the top of the average refrigerator, but a small chest freezer (10 cu ft.) is plenty of room and will leave space for some of our Foster Farm pasture-raised chickens, or fresh berries.

How do I get some pork?

Send me an email at fosterfarmpolandme@gmail.com by May 15th, or let me know that you would like to order a whole or half pig. Your deposit of $50 or $100 (half or whole pig) will reserve your order. I'll also send you an email confirming your reservation.

When will I get my pork?
We plan to bring the pigs in to harvest the second week of November, and expect your pork to be ready for you the third week of November.