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How our farm uses pigs to create healthy, resilient pastures

How our farm uses pigs to create healthy, resil...

As you may know if you've followed us for long, the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm are located in a pasture with prairie grass and other native perennials. As we move...

How our farm uses pigs to create healthy, resil...

As you may know if you've followed us for long, the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm are located in a pasture with prairie grass and other native perennials. As we move...

Morning pig chores: a behind-the-scenes ride along

Morning pig chores: a behind-the-scenes ride along

  CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DO MORNING CHORES ON THE FARM? Watch the above video. I'll take you along as Eddie, Aaron and I go out to the...

Morning pig chores: a behind-the-scenes ride along

  CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DO MORNING CHORES ON THE FARM? Watch the above video. I'll take you along as Eddie, Aaron and I go out to the...

This is what happens to native plants on the pastures of a regenerative farm

This is what happens to native plants on the pa...

This yellow flowering plant in our pig pasture doesn't look particularly special at first glance. It is beautiful but there are a few unique characteristics that set this wildflower apart as one...

This is what happens to native plants on the pa...

This yellow flowering plant in our pig pasture doesn't look particularly special at first glance. It is beautiful but there are a few unique characteristics that set this wildflower apart as one...

How sunshine powers regenerative farming

How sunshine powers regenerative farming

THE SUN PROVIDES ENERGY TO THE PLANTS The sunlight works in symbiosis with the grass, trees and bushes on the farm. The energy from the sun shines into the leaf...

How sunshine powers regenerative farming

THE SUN PROVIDES ENERGY TO THE PLANTS The sunlight works in symbiosis with the grass, trees and bushes on the farm. The energy from the sun shines into the leaf...

How we protect the sheep against predators

How we protect the sheep against predators

Meet Shadow. Our beautiful and faithful sheep guardian dog. She is highly energetic and loves chore time because it often means a fresh bone! WHAT TYPE OF DOG BREED IS...

How we protect the sheep against predators

Meet Shadow. Our beautiful and faithful sheep guardian dog. She is highly energetic and loves chore time because it often means a fresh bone! WHAT TYPE OF DOG BREED IS...

How the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm stay warm when it's cold outside

How the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm stay warm whe...

How do the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm stay warm when it's cold outside? They have a healthy layer of fat just under the skin. This is their insulation blanket...

How the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm stay warm whe...

How do the pigs at Sparrow Hill Farm stay warm when it's cold outside? They have a healthy layer of fat just under the skin. This is their insulation blanket...

11 side dishes to make with bacon

11 side dishes to make with bacon

Looking to change things up this holiday season? Want to give a new side dish a try? Here are 11 sides featuring everyone's favorite farm meat, bacon. Give one a...

11 side dishes to make with bacon

Looking to change things up this holiday season? Want to give a new side dish a try? Here are 11 sides featuring everyone's favorite farm meat, bacon. Give one a...

Why the farm waits until December to put rams with the flock

Why the farm waits until December to put rams w...

Why do we wait until the beginning of December to put rams with the flock at Sparrow Hill Farm? While it's much later than when many producers put rams with...

Why the farm waits until December to put rams w...

Why do we wait until the beginning of December to put rams with the flock at Sparrow Hill Farm? While it's much later than when many producers put rams with...

What happens after the pasture?

What happens after the pasture?

Ever wonder what happens in the time between the pasture where the animals live and your plate when you enjoy a delicious cut of meat?  This is our version of...

What happens after the pasture?

Ever wonder what happens in the time between the pasture where the animals live and your plate when you enjoy a delicious cut of meat?  This is our version of...

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We guarantee you'll taste the difference

When animals are raised humanely on open pastures, the nutrients and flavor permeate the meat all the way into the fat.Give our pasture-raised and 100% grass-fed meats a try. If you don't agree it tastes better than the cheap meat you can buy at the supermarket, let us know. You'll talk directly to your farmer. And we'll work with you to make it right. 

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