1/2 Hog

Imagine sitting down to a pork chop dinner for two on your back porch in May and savoring what pork tasted like when you were growing up.

Imagine sharing meat with your newly-launched adult children or easily blessing the new parents from church with a home-cooked casserole.

With a 1/2 Hog in your freezer, that and more is possible.

Not all farms are equal

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

You want the taste of farm-fresh pork without a side of extra hassle

👎 "Pay on the hanging weight"  (what does that even mean?!?)
👎 Separate payment to the butcher shop
👎 Back-and-forth phone calls to the farmer AND butcher shop
👎 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 gamey meat

Buying from a local farm should feel refreshing, not frustrating

Blue Silo Handles ALL the Details

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

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

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

1. Order online & pay the deposit
2. Complete the online custom cut form 
3. Schedule your final payment & delivery or pick up
4. Your order is ready! 

What cuts come in a 1/2 Hog?

To cut costs, other farms only offer basic cuts or charge you extra to season sausage and make bacon.

We do it differently because we know you're looking for that savory & smoky flavor that pork brings to the table.

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.

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

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

Want to see our cut instructions form? Click here

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