A new way to handle dinner

Find yourself making multiple grocery runs every week for fresh meat or defaulting to takeout when time is tight?

With a 1/2 Hog in the freezer, you're halfway to dinner on the table, meals everyone loves.

Instead of Chick-fil-A drive-thru, you sit down to a pork chop dinner on the porch and savor what pork tasted like when you were growing up.

Instead of mystery meat chicken nuggets for the littles, make it spaghetti with meat you can feel good about to create those precious pics for a future graduation slide show.

A 1/2 Hog in the freezer isn't about perfectly planning every meal.

It's about having the right meat on hand to keep dinner from turning into a scramble.

Making the shift to stocking your freezer with pork from a family farm in the Ozarks is the first step to breaking up with the grocery store and taking control of the meat you feed your family.

When it comes to buying local pork near Springfield, not all farms are equal

The way most farms in Missouri sell a 1/2 Hog creates more work for YOU.

👎 "Wait to see" pricing
👎 Multiple payments
👎 Back-and-forth phone calls 
👎 Butcher paper-wrapped mystery packages
👎 Picking up your own meat at the butcher shop
👎 Bags of unsorted meat without an inventory list
👎 Freezer full of disgusting bacon and only ground pork, no sausage

Buying from a local farm in the Ozarks should feel refreshing, not frustrating

Blue Silo Makes Buying Local Pork Simple

✅ One flat price you know upfront
✅ Pay by card, cash or check
✅ We handle ALL the butcher shop details
✅ Know what cuts you get ahead of time
✅ Customize with no fees
✅ Premium vacuum-sealed freezer packaging
✅ Sorted, bagged, inventoried & labelled for easy storage in your freezer
✅ Try our retail cuts first, then stock up with confidence

How to order a 1/2 Hog from Blue Silo:

1. Order online & pay the deposit
2. Complete the online custom cut form 
3. Finalize your delivery date and final payment
4. Your freezer is filled with meat!

What cuts come in a 1/2 Hog?

Use a 1/2 Hog to make meals like:

🍝Spaghetti with ground pork sausage meat sauce
🥩 Skillet-cooked pork chops
🥓Breakfast-for-dinner with bacon
🌭 Brats for the grill
🍲 Slow-cooked pork roast or stew
🍳 Sausage quiche
🥣 Zuppa Toscana soup

Our 1/2 Hog standard cut list shows exactly what cuts and quantities you'll receive. 

1/2 Hog Side Standard Cut List

3 Bone-in Shoulder Roasts, ~3 lb ea
(Other choices include: all Pork Steaks or Pork Butt + Shoulder Roast)
9 pkg 1" thick, Boneless Pork Chops, 2 ct/pkg
(Other choices include: Thin-cut Boneless Chops, Loin Roasts or Bone-in Chops)
1 Whole Pork Tenderloin
1 Rack Baby Back Ribs
1 Rack Spare Ribs
9 lb Bacon (Make it Nitrate-Free for a small upcharge)
1 lb Bacon Bits & Ends
*5 lb Pork Stew Meat, 1 lb pkgs
*5 lb Tenderized Pork Cutlets, 2 ct/pkg
*2 Bold Pork Smoked Summer Sausage, 1 lb ea
*2 pkg Mild Sausage Breakfast Links, 8 Ct/pkg
*3 pkg Smoked Pork Brats, 6 ct/pkg
Flavors include: Cheesy Cheddar, Badger or Hawaiian Heatwave
14 lb Ground Pork and/or Sausage
Flavors include: Mild, Mild Italian, Spicy Hot, Chorizo, or Maple

*Items cut from the leg can be changed. Other cut options:
-Holiday Ham Roast + 7 Ham Steaks
-All Ham Steaks
-5 lb Stew meat  + 5 lb more grind for sausage
-5 lb Tenderized Cutlets + 5 lb more grind for sausage
-Grind the entire leg into more sausage

How can I customize a 1/2 Hog?

After placing your order, you'll receive a confirmation email with a link to our cut instruction form that takes less than 15 minutes to complete. This is where you can choose different options from the standard cut list.

 Here's a sneak peek to see what it looks like:

No matter what custom options you select, your final price doesn't change

The form is easy to follow and you'll get a copy of your responses by email.

 Click here to preview the actual cut instruction form.

A 1/2 Hog gives you perks that our beef packages don’t 

• Cuts to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Fits in a smaller chest freezer
• Affordable per pound protein compared to beef

1/2 Hog Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order a 1/4 Beef, too?
Yes! Unfortunately, the system requires you to submit separate orders for each. Separate cut instruction forms will also be required. We will work with you to combine the orders for one delivery.

Does frozen meat go bad?
NO! Our meat is vac-packed especially for the freezer. The tight seal eliminates air exposure, causing freezer burn, giving our meat a shelf life of over a year. However, we recommend choosing a package size that your family will eat in less than a year to ensure you're enjoying meat at it's peak freshness. 

When will the meat be ready for pick up?
When ordering is open, click the blue "Pre-Order" to begin the order process and see the delivery date(s) available. A delivery date will be listed. If multiple dates are available a drop-down menu will give you the dates to choose from.
If the package is "Sold Out" an estimated date for ordering to open will be listed above the blue button. Join our email list to be notified when ordering opens.

How do I get my meat?
Farm pick up is included for all orders and is available when The Farm Store is open. Home delivery is available for $100 to addresses in Ozark, Nixa, Willard, Republic & Springfield. The fee will be added to your order total. You will choose between farm pick up and delivery on the cut instruction form.

When do I make the final payment?
Final payment is due 10 days before delivery. You will receive an email update 3 weeks before delivery with all the details on making your final payment and scheduling delivery or pick up.

Is there a pay-in-full cash discount?
YES! Receive a $35 discount when you pay in full by cash or check within 10 days of ordering online.
How it works: Before submitting your order, leave a note in the comments box indicating that you want to pay in full. You will still be required to enter a card but it will not be charged as long as there's a note in the comment box. We will contact you directly with details on how to make your payment. We will manually apply the discount. 

What size freezer do I need for a 1/2 Hog?

A stand-alone upright or chest-style freezer is suggested to store a 1/2 Hog.
A 1/2 Hog in a 5 cu ft chest freezer will be 1/2 full.

Rule of thumb: 1 cu ft freezer space for 25 lb meat