Practices

Black Boar Heritage Farm specializes in pasture-raised heritage breeds, focusing on Large Black hogs raised on natural woodland and pasture grounds. Animals are handled humanely without hormones or antibiotics. The farm also raises pastured poultry in 10' x 10' pens moved daily, though production is limited until demand is assessed. Custom-milled lumber from locally sourced oak, maple, ash, and other hardwoods is another key offering, cut on-site with a portable bandsaw mill.

Offerings

The farm provides a range of products:

• Heritage Pork: Whole or half hogs ($3.50–$3.75/lb hanging weight), including ribs, spare ribs, smoked chops, thick-cut bacon, ground pork, and specialty cuts like jowl bacon and chorizo.
• Pastured Poultry: Available in limited quantities during spring, with birds raised on pasture.
• Eggs, Honey, and Seeds: Free-range eggs, raw honey, and heirloom seeds are also sold.
• Lumber: Custom-milled logs up to 20' in length, suitable for construction and woodworking.

Visiting and Learning

The farm invites visitors to explore their practices through their website, including detailed pages on pastured pork and poultry. Their approach emphasizes respecting animals' natural instincts and preserving traditional farming methods that align with older generations' memories of flavorful, heritage pork.

How to Buy

Pork and poultry can be ordered directly through the farm's website. Whole or half hogs are delivered to lockers in Story City and Winterset, Iowa, which offer inspection for public sale. Other products like ground pork, bacon, and lumber are available for purchase online, with shipping and pickup options detailed on the site.