At Thistle & Bristle, we want our pigs be exactly what they are: pigs! Our hogs are born and raised right here on the farm where they have access to pasture and woodlands. They can root, lounge and frolic to their hearts content and are given a feed ration that doesn’t contain corn or soy. They also chow down on organic vegetables straight from the garden and apples from our apple trees. Happy pigs really do taste better!
Oh my goodnesssss, I made pork chops tonight. I was first amazed by the color, so fresh! And the flavor (delicious!) We agreed the fat tastes different. KK
When you become a member of our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), you will be supporting your local family farm, shortening your supply chain and investing in community based regenerative agriculture.
Our butcher is only about 2 miles from the farm. Your meat is about as fresh as you can get. A little trivia: Did you know most food travels 1500 miles just to get to your plate?
Our butcher is only about 2 miles from the farm. Your meat is about as fresh as you can get. A little trivia: Did you know most food travels 1500 miles just to get to your plate?
Thistle and Bristle pork - excellent meal again! KW
How can YOU become a CSA member?
This part's easy!
Join on our NEWSLETTER to be informed when our next share will be available. We have limited shares available a few times per year. You can reserve your share with an initial deposit with the remainder due upon the date of butchering. We work closely with our members so you know when to expect the best pork to hit your freezer from our local butcher, Home Meats. Our next butcher date is January 2024.
Join on our NEWSLETTER to be informed when our next share will be available. We have limited shares available a few times per year. You can reserve your share with an initial deposit with the remainder due upon the date of butchering. We work closely with our members so you know when to expect the best pork to hit your freezer from our local butcher, Home Meats. Our next butcher date is January 2024.
A glance at our CSA Member Shares:
Whole Member Shares
Whole pork shares are available by weight and are calculated at the time the hog is processed and cut to your specifications. Our average hanging weight for a whole hog is approximately 200 pounds.
The breakdown:
$7 per pound hanging weight + cut & wrap fees set by Home Meats.
For current cut & wrap fees go to www.homemeatservice.net.*
$100 deposit required to reserve your share with the remainder due after culling. Limited availability.
Half Member Shares
Half pork shares are available by weight and are calculated at the time the hog is processed and cut to your specifications. Our average hanging weight for 1/2 a hog is approximately 100 pounds.
The breakdown:
$7 per pound hanging weight + cut & wrap fees set by Home Meats.
For current cut & wrap fees go to www.homemeatservice.net.*
$100 deposit required to reserve your share with remainder due after culling. Limited availability.
*prices set by Home Meats & are subject to change without notice.
Small Member Shares
Small pork shares are a box of 35+ pounds of meat that a variety of cuts including bacon, sausage, ham, roasts and chops. This portion is about 1.5 cubic feet and will fit into most kitchen freezers.
Small Share Box : $455
$100 deposit required to reserve your share.
Mini Member Shares
A mini share is just the right size for someone who loves fresh, pasture raised pork, but may not have the space for a large quantity. This box contains 17+ pounds of pork including bacon, sausage, chops and ham.
Mini Share Box $230
$100 deposit required to reserve your share.
Starting in 2025, we are decreasing our number of pigs to raise. Be sure to get on our email list to ensure you get your pasture raised pork for the year.
We’re looking forward to working with you!
Whole pork shares are available by weight and are calculated at the time the hog is processed and cut to your specifications. Our average hanging weight for a whole hog is approximately 200 pounds.
The breakdown:
$7 per pound hanging weight + cut & wrap fees set by Home Meats.
For current cut & wrap fees go to www.homemeatservice.net.*
$100 deposit required to reserve your share with the remainder due after culling. Limited availability.
Half Member Shares
Half pork shares are available by weight and are calculated at the time the hog is processed and cut to your specifications. Our average hanging weight for 1/2 a hog is approximately 100 pounds.
The breakdown:
$7 per pound hanging weight + cut & wrap fees set by Home Meats.
For current cut & wrap fees go to www.homemeatservice.net.*
$100 deposit required to reserve your share with remainder due after culling. Limited availability.
*prices set by Home Meats & are subject to change without notice.
Small Member Shares
Small pork shares are a box of 35+ pounds of meat that a variety of cuts including bacon, sausage, ham, roasts and chops. This portion is about 1.5 cubic feet and will fit into most kitchen freezers.
Small Share Box : $455
$100 deposit required to reserve your share.
Mini Member Shares
A mini share is just the right size for someone who loves fresh, pasture raised pork, but may not have the space for a large quantity. This box contains 17+ pounds of pork including bacon, sausage, chops and ham.
Mini Share Box $230
$100 deposit required to reserve your share.
Starting in 2025, we are decreasing our number of pigs to raise. Be sure to get on our email list to ensure you get your pasture raised pork for the year.
We’re looking forward to working with you!