Good Pork Starts with How It's Raised
Our hogs are raised outside in the fresh air and sunshine, rooting around the way pigs naturally do.
What Makes Our Pork Taste Better
At Forester Family Farm, we believe better pork starts with how we raise our hogs.
We raise our hogs outdoors, where they enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and plenty of room to root, roam, and be pigs. We never give them vaccines, added hormones, or antibiotics. Instead, we provide a carefully balanced diet of quality grains from local feed mills, plus natural supplements.
We believe raising hogs the way nature intended, with plenty of space, good nutrition, and attentive care, makes a difference. The result is premium, flavorful pork with rich marbling, exceptional tenderness, and the kind of quality you can taste in every bite.
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Smoked Bacon
$11.95 per lb -
Bacon Ends
$6.95 per lb -
Ground Pork
$6.95 -
Mild Breakfast Sausage
$7.95 -
Hot Breakfast Sausage
$7.95 -
Chorizo Sausage
$8.95 -
Original Brats
$7.95 -
Cheddar Brats
$8.50 -
Jalapeno & Cheddar Brats
$8.95 -
Pork Tenderloin
$10.95 per lb -
Boneless Pork Chops
$8.50 per lb -
Bone-In Pork Chops
$6.95 per lb -
Pork Loin Roast
$7.95 per lb -
Baby Back Ribs
$8.95 per lb -
Spare Ribs
$6.95 per lb -
Ham Steak
$6.95 per lb -
Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
$5.95 per lb -
Pork Steak
$6.95 per lb -
Smoked Half Ham
$5.95 per lb -
Ham Hock
$4.95 per lb -
Pork Fat
$2.50 per lb
Place your deposit to reserve your whole or half pork share. Your deposit secures your spot, and the balance will be due prior to delivery based on the actual hanging weight from the butcher.
Our hogs are raised outdoors on dirt in the Missouri Ozarks, with fresh air, sunshine, and plenty of room to root and enjoy being a pig.
Purchasing a half and whole hog share is an affordable way to stock your freezer with a variety of delicious pork cuts while knowing exactly where your food comes from.
We are now taking deposits for processing on January 18, 2027
What is a pork share?
A pork share is a half or whole hog that you reserve from Forester Family Farm. It is processed at 2 Creek Butchery and cut to your specifications, so you fill your freezer with locally raised pork at a better value than buying individual cuts.
How is the price calculated?
Your pork is priced by hanging weight: $4.50 per lb for a half share and $4.25 per lb for a whole share. Processing is a separate fee you pay directly to 2 Creek Butchery. Final costs are based on actual hanging weight and your individual processing selections.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of the carcass after slaughter and initial processing, before it is cut, trimmed, and packaged. Our hogs are expected to weigh about 250–325 lbs live at processing, with hanging weights estimated between 160–220 lbs for a whole hog.
What will my total cost be?
Half Share: about $510–$695 total, which includes $360–$495 for the pork and $150–$200 for processing.
Whole Share: about $980–$1,335 total, which includes $680–$935 for the pork and $300–$400 for processing.
How does the deposit work?
Your deposit reserves your share and is applied toward your final pork purchase price. The deposit is $250 for a half share and $500 for a whole share. Deposits are non-refundable.
Why is my take-home weight less than the hanging weight?
Some bones, fat, and other portions are removed during processing. Your take-home weight depends on the size of the animal and the cuts you choose.
What cuts will I receive?
You can expect pork chops, bacon, ground pork or sausage, ham, ham steaks, shoulder roasts, pork steaks, ribs, and other cuts depending on your selections. Quantities are estimates, not guaranteed amounts. Choosing certain cuts may reduce or eliminate others.
Can I customize my cuts?
Yes. 2 Creek Butchery will contact you directly to go over your cut sheet. You can choose cut thickness, roast sizes, sausage varieties, and packaging preferences.
Who processes the hogs?
Forester Family Farm transports your hog to 2 Creek Butchery in Monett, MO, for processing.
Why do I pay the processing fee separately?
Processing costs depend on your individual cut selections, so you pay 2 Creek Butchery directly. Specialty items like curing and smoking may affect your processing total.
How does the process work?
Step 1: Reserve your share on our website with your deposit.
Step 2: We deliver your hog to 2 Creek Butchery in Monett, MO.
Step 3: 2 Creek Butchery tells us the actual hanging weight, which determines your final pork price.
Step 4: 2 Creek Butchery contacts you directly to go over your cut sheet.
Step 5: We send you an invoice for your remaining balance, minus your deposit.
Step 6: You pay 2 Creek Butchery directly for processing.
Step 7: Pick up your pork at 2 Creek Butchery, or schedule FREE local delivery from Forester Family Farm.
When is my remaining balance due?
Once the hanging weight is known, we’ll send you an invoice for your pork, minus your deposit. Your balance is due before pickup or delivery.
When will my pork be ready?
Our processing date is January 18, 2027. We’ll keep you updated on the processing schedule and let you know when your pork is ready for pickup or delivery.
How do I get my pork?
You can pick up your pork directly from 2 Creek Butchery, or arrange FREE local delivery from Forester Family Farm within our delivery area. We’ll coordinate delivery with you once your order is ready.
How many shares are available?
Shares are limited. Reserve your half or whole hog today to fill your freezer with locally raised pork from Forester Family Farm.
How to Order (Retail Cuts)
Order Online, then choose one of the following at checkout (click here for shares)
Pick-up on Farm
Place your order online and we'll reach out to schedule a pickup time that works best for you. Orders are typically packed and ready within 24–48 hours, and you'll receive an email confirmation when your order is set. Pick up times are Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm, and Sat, 10am-2pm.
Local Delivery
We deliver every Thursday between 10am–2pm to Barry County, Stone County, and within 50 miles of the farm. Just place your order before midnight Wednesday. Orders must total at least $25. Not home? Leave a cooler in a visible spot and we'll handle the rest. Delivery is a flat $5, free on orders over $50.
Need Something Different?
We understand life doesn't always fit a schedule. If you need a pickup or delivery outside our normal hours, just contact us before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you. Minimum $25 order required for delivery.
🚚 Outside our delivery area? We may still be able to get your order to you. Reach out (click here) before placing your order and we'll work out the details.
Our Promise to You
Quality You Can Trust, Every Single Time
When you choose Forester Family Farm, you're not just buying meat. You're choosing food raised by a family that knows exactly what went into it, because we feed it to our own family first.
We've seen how the industrial food system works from the inside, and we built this farm to be everything it's not.
Every chicken, rabbit, egg, and cut of pork that leaves our farm is raised without antibiotics, without additives, and without shortcuts - on pasture, with space to move and live naturally.
If we wouldn't put it on our own table, it doesn't leave our farm.
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