Where to get a side of pork?
Looking beyond turkey, JB emails:
Where can I get a reasonably priced side of pork? I want to butcher one, and would prefer that it lived a humane and natural life. Also, it should be within 60 miles of Troy, because local food is better food.
The first placed that popped into our mind was Flying Pigs Farm in Washington County. By all accounts, they raise excellent heritage breed pigs under good conditions. But: they might not qualify as "reasonably priced."
So, anyone have a suggestion for JB? Please share!
Earlier on AOA:
+ A good local butcher?
+ Grass fed beef shares
+ Buying the whole cow
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hey there
you can try reliable brothers in Green Island @ 518-273-6732
or Greenville packing @ 966-5216
also, a hog farmer at a farm market should be able to help
... said jalarson on Nov 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM | link
i'm not big on pork and i've only had beef from these guys, but it was good and the farmer is a cool dude
http://www.sweettreefarmny.com/
... said colleen on Nov 23, 2011 at 11:08 AM | link
You can definitely get an amazing sustainably raised side of pork from DJ at Farmer Jon's Produce! Not sure if he'd want me publishing his phone number, but I'll let him know to comment here!
... said Britin @ All Good on Nov 24, 2011 at 4:52 PM | link
Tin Horn Farm in Selkirk (8 miles South of Albany ) specializes in pasture raised heritage breed pork. Mostly half and whole animals.They can be reached at 518-258-3473.
... said David Stacey on Nov 24, 2011 at 9:29 PM | link
I thought that Jus-Lin Farms had limited amounts of pork, but they may no longer be raising pork. Ask.
http://www.localharvest.org/jus-lin-farms-M25267
... said LB on Nov 26, 2011 at 10:00 PM | link