About our “forest raised” pork…..

Forest raised hogs have been a wonderful addition to our farm.  They are a highly intelligent animal, each having their own distinct personality and are a real joy to be around.  We’re convinced that happy hogs make for healthier, better tasting meat and the stress-free environment we provide them creates just that.  They get to live outdoors, root in the dirt, run and play, sleep beneath the shade of a tree and simply enjoy being a hog.

Our system begins with weaned piglets that have never been given any unnecessary antibiotics, vaccinations, medications or growth stimulants.  These hogs are then raised in chemical free forest lands where they will obtain around 20-35% of their diet from grazing and foraging.  Hogs actually graze very well and are true omnivores, and this grazing attribute contributes to the wonderful flavor and lean qualities of the meat.  In the forest, pigs find grape vines, tree leaves, brambles, various nuts, tree roots, grasses, clovers, forbes and more.  The balance of their diet is chemical free and GMO free grains (no genetically modified grains here!).  The pigs are handled humanely and get to act like a real hog, outdoors in the sunshine, fresh air and dirt (they really, really love the dirt part).  And per our standard, we never administer to them any antibiotics or vaccinations unless it is a life saving measure for an acute situation.

This effort creates an excellent tasting meat that is vastly superior to hogs raised in confinement and sold at the supermarket.

We are now accepting bulk pork orders for October of 2024.  However due to personal contextual reasons, we are not raising hogs on our farm this year (only beef cattle and hay).  Please note that these hogs will NOT be finished on our farm, but by our good friends Luke & Katherine Groce of English, IN.  The operate an amazing pasture based, non-gmo local farm and we have worked with them for the past few years on numerous projects.  This farm meets all of our extremely strict criteria, and represent an exceptional value.

Please see below for details, or click here to place your bulk pork order.

Buying in bulk is a great way to save and have our delicious pork available all the time!  You can enjoy bacon, pork chops, tenderloin, ham, ribs and roasts all for  about $9.00/lb.

Here are some details about how to purchase in bulk, what to expect and how to order:

2024 Forest Raised Bulk Pork Details:

• Hogs are offered by the half or whole.
• They are sold by live weight ($4.10/lb).
• Processing costs are additional and paid direct by you to the butcher.
• Butchering fees include vacuum sealed, custom cutting & packaging to your specifications.
• Complete line of msg free seasonings available.
• All orders will be filled in October 2024.

If you would like a 1/2 or whole hog, simply click on the link below.

Half Hog

• Approximately 70-75 pounds of meat
• Total estimated cost of $9.00/lb in the freezer ($675 approximate total)
• This estimate includes basic butchering costs of $125 but does not include smoking, curing, linking, patties, etc which will cost extra.
• $150 non-refundable deposit required by cash or check (3% added for credit cards, $150 applied to balance due).
• Price includes our hauling the animal to the butcher and educating you on the cut choices available to you.  We also take the time to walk you thru the cut process as required at no additional fee.
• Quantities and price per pound listed above are estimates only.  Each animal is unique and every order differs, altering the final outcome.
• Estimates based on 275lb animal.  Animals can weigh as much as 300lbs or more which affects your final price.

Whole Hog

• Approximately 140-150 pounds of meat
• Total estimated cost of $9.00/lb in the freezer ($1350 approximate total)
• This estimate includes basic butchering costs of $250 but does not include smoking, curing, linking, patties, etc which will cost extra.
• $250 non-refundable deposit required by check or cash (3% added for credit cards, $250 applied to balance due).
• Price includes our hauling the animal to the butcher and educating you on the cut choices available to you.  We also take the time to walk you thru the cut process as required at no additional fee.
• Quantities and price per pound listed above are estimates only.  Each animal is unique and every order differs, altering the final outcome.
• Estimates based on 275lb animal.  Animals can weigh as much as 300lbs or more which affects your final price.

Please note that these are estimates with basic butchering fees included.  All estimates are based on a 275lb hog, and weights will vary. We do have a limited number of orders available, so please don’t wait too long to order!  Hogs will be delivered to the butcher in May or June and typically take approximately eight business days to get back.

What’s Included?

Every animal is unique, and they will never produce the exact same amount of each cut of meat.  However, a typical half hog will give us the following quantities of each cut:

• 10-12lbs bacon (happiness is a bacon sandwich)
• 12-15lbs of loin (this includes center loin chops, tenderloin and sirloin)
• 10-12lbs sausage (additional sausage can be obtained by grinding ham or shoulder)
• 18-20lbs ham (can be made into smoked ham steaks, whole hams or uncured pork cutlets)
• 15-18lbs shoulder roast (can be made into large roasts, pork steaks or some of each)
• 5-6lbs spare ribs
• 2-3lbs of baby back ribs
• 2-3lbs of ham hocks (great to have smoked for green beans, navy beans, soups, etc.)
• 3-5lbs of soup bones (these are also great for dog treats!)

For a whole hog, simply double the above quantities.

Ready to order?  Simply fill out our online bulk pork order form and send your deposit via check or thru PayPal.  Mail checks to:

Simpson’s Farm Market
1725 Wampler Road
Martinsville, IN  46151