Get peace of mind with meat in the freezer
Stocking the freezer with farm grown pork gives the weekly meal plan more variety & shrinks your grocery bill with the comfort of knowing your dollars are staying locally to support a small, family owned farm in our community. Know you’re feeding your family better meat every time you sit down to dinner
Stocking a 1/2 Hog in your freezer gives you perks that our bulk 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
We've trashed the confusing, traditional bulk pork buying model.
You don’t have time to…
❌ Call the butcher shop
❌ Pick up your own meat
❌ Decipher butcher shop cut instructions or learn what “hanging weight means”
Your time is as precious as the people sitting around your table.
❤️ Let us help you stock the freezer so you can feed your family better.
Our promise to you:
✔ Simple upfront pricing
✔ Know exactly how many packages of each cut you receive
✔ Pork safely harvested at a locally owned butcher shop
✔ Sealed in vac-pac to prevent freezer burn - no butcher paper mystery packages!
✔ We handle all butcher shop communication
How to order a 1/2 Hog:
- Order online & secure your reservation with a $150 deposit
- Complete the online custom cut form in 10 minutes or less
- Your order is ready! Easily store the pre-sorted & labelled bags in your freezer to enjoy delicious meat at your next meal.
What cuts comes in a 1/2 Hog?
Our 1/2 Hog Side comes in around 60 lb with several options to customize at no additional charge.
Crafted to include customers' most requested cuts, the Standard Cut List gives you a variety of cuts so the meals on your table aren't boring.
1/2 Hog Side Standard Cut List
1 Pork Shoulder Roast (3-4 lb)
6 Bone-in Pork Steaks
16 Bone-in Loin Chops (2 chops/pkg)
1 Spare Ribs
5 lb Bacon
1 Holiday Ham Roast (4-6 lb)
6 Bone-In Ham Steaks
18 lb Ground Pork and/or Sausage
How can I customize a 1/2 Hog?
You want meat in the freezer you'll actually use, that's why we offer customization at no added charge.
- Choose bone-in or boneless pork chops
- Request thicker or thinner chops
- Grind the ham for more sausage
- Get uncured pork belly or fresh side instead of bacon
- Choose to take organ meat, leaf fat or bones for no additional fee (Liver, Heart, or Ham Hocks)
- Choose up to 4 different sausage varieties with no quantity minimums. Choose from:
- Ground Pork
- Mild Sausage
- Spicy
- Chorizo
- Medium with Sage
Take a look at our custom cut form to see all your options. Most customers can complete this in less than 10 minutes!
What size freezer do I need for a 1/2 Hog?
At ~60 total pounds of meat, a stand-alone freezer is recommended. A 1/2 Hog will fill a small 5 cu ft chest freezer about half full.
Rule of thumb: 1 cu ft freezer space for 25 lb meat
How do I get my order?
We do not ship frozen meat. Home delivery is included for home addresses in Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Willard or Republic, Missouri. Customers who live within driving distance can pick up at the farm when The Farm Store is open.
$150 Non-refundable deposit required to secure reservation
Balance of order is due 7 days before scheduled delivery
Discounts available for picking up at the farm and paying in full with cash or check at booking. Learn more & request these options on the custom cut form.
Use our custom cut forms to submit your cut instructions