What to Do With a Whole Chicken
So you’ve got a whole chicken, now what? I’m so glad you asked! Long long ago, grocery stores used to sell whole chickens for $.99 a pound. A dear precious woman at our church to teach anyone who wanted to know how to meal plan and grocery shop. What a unique way to use your […]
How Buying Local Strengthens Community
Did you know that when you buy local, for every $1.00 spent $.67 stays within the community; but for every $1.00 spent at a large chain, only $.43 stays within the community. That means that shopping local circulates more money back into the local economy. Not only does buying local circulate more money back into […]
How We Raise our Pork and Why it Tastes So Dang Good
You are what you eat! And to an extent, our pigs eat a pretty good life. Just imagine living in a lush green forest, fresh water supplied daily, a cute mid-life farmer comes out to stroke your belly every morning, tell you how great you look, and fill up your trough with treats. Does it […]
Your First Pork Pick Up
So you’ve ordered your whole or half hog, submitted your cut sheet and finalized payment. NOW WHAT?! Great news – it’s pretty easy. We pick up your freshly processed pork, neatly packaged, expertly labeled, and perfectly sorted. We can either schedule delivery where we bring the product to you in inspector-approved coolers OR you can […]
What to Ask Before You Buy
Buying local meat is about more than just taste—it’s about trust. We know you want to feel confident in how your food is raised, what goes into it, and the impact it has on your family and the environment. That’s why we put together the top 10 questions customers ask us most—covering everything from “What’s the difference between pasture-raised and forest-raised?” to “What about the bacon?” and even “Can we come visit the farm?”
Our answers are straightforward, honest, and rooted in the way we care for our animals and land. From raising hogs without hormones or antibiotics, to sustainable practices that enrich the soil, to the noticeable difference in flavor and quality—you’ll see exactly why Oaks & Sons pork stands apart from what you’ll find at the grocery store.
