Premium Berkshire Pork
Pasture-raised in Moose Lake and finished with certified organic, non-GMO, soy-free feed for rich flavor and exceptional eating quality.
Better Berkshire Pork Starts With Better Genetics
Exceptional pork begins long before the pigs arrive at our farm.
Our feeder pigs come from registered, purebred Berkshire breeding stock selected for meat quality. We intentionally begin with proven genetics because they provide the foundation for the pork we want to produce.
At Collins Family Farm, the pigs are raised on pasture and finished with certified organic, non-GMO, soy-free feed sourced from Sunshine Organics Feed & Grain in Hinckley, Minnesota.
Why Berkshire Pork Tastes Different
Berkshire pork is known for its rich color, fine marbling, tenderness, and fuller pork flavor.
That marbling is distributed within the muscle rather than simply sitting around the outside of the cut. When properly prepared, it helps the pork remain tender and juicy while giving chops, roasts, bacon, and sausage a depth of flavor that very lean commodity pork often lacks.
Genetics alone do not guarantee great pork. Feed, animal care, environment, handling, processing, and cooking all influence the final result. We begin with carefully selected Berkshire genetics, then raise our pigs outdoors with room to move, forage, root, and express their natural behaviors. Their certified organic, non-GMO, soy-free feed, low-stress daily care, and time spent growing on pasture all contribute to the quality, texture, and flavor of the finished pork. It is the combination of strong genetics and the way the pigs are raised that produces the kind of pork we are proud to serve our own family.
How the Process Works
Join the Waitlist
Join the 2027 pork waitlist. When shares become available, we’ll contact customers in order with the buying guide, deposit instructions, and next steps.
We Raise Your Pork
Your Berkshire hog is raised on pasture and finished on certified organic, non-GMO, soy-free feed.
Choose Your Cuts
Before processing, you’ll submit your cutting instructions directly to the processor. We’ll provide guidance, especially for first-time buyers.
See our Cut Sheet Guide
Pick Up Your Pork
Harvest takes place in the fall. Customers pick up their finished pork directly from the processor, typically in late September or early October.
Processing is completed by Schneider Custom Meats in Askov, Minnesota.
Is Buying a Pork Share Right for You?
A pork share is a good fit if you:
Have freezer space and cook regularly at home
Prefer buying in bulk over individual cuts
Care how your food is raised and what the animals are fed
Want to work directly with a local farm
A pork share may not be the best fit if you want:
Individual retail cuts
Immediate pickup
Grocery-store pricing
A small amount of pork at a time
Half vs. Whole Pork Shares
Half Hog
Best for: smaller households/first-time share buyers
Typical hanging weight: about 100—115 pounds (varies by animal)
Approximate packaged pork: 65-85 pounds
Freezer space: approximately 3—4 cubic feet
Deposit: $200
Whole Hog
Best for: families, bulk buyers, or splitting with another household
Typical hanging weight: about 200—230 pounds
Approximate packaged pork: 130-170 pounds
Freezer space: approximately 6—8 cubic feet
Deposit: $300
How Pork Share Pricing Works
We are still finalizing pricing for our 2027 pork shares, but we want customers to understand how the total cost is determined.
Buying a pork share is a substantial freezer purchase rather than a small weekly grocery expense. The final total varies with hanging weight, share size, and processing choices, which is why we provide customers with detailed pricing and realistic cost examples before asking them to reserve.
Customers make two separate payments:
Payment to Collins Family Farm
The farm portion is calculated using the hog’s final hanging weight multiplied by our price per pound. A half share is based on half of the hanging weight, while a whole share includes the entire hog.
Payment to Schneider Custom Meats
Processing is paid directly to Schneider and varies according to your cut-sheet selections. Basic cutting and wrapping make up the foundation of the processing cost, while choices such as bacon, ham, sausage, smoking, curing, and specialty packaging add to the final bill.
The amount of packaged pork you take home will be less than the hanging weight because bones, trim, moisture loss, and your individual cutting choices affect the final yield.
Before reservations open, we will publish our 2027 farm price and provide realistic examples of the expected total investment for both half and whole shares. Customers will have the opportunity to review that information before placing a deposit.
Joining the waitlist does not commit you to purchasing. It simply gives you priority access when pricing and availability are released.
Join the 2027 Pork Waitlist
Our 2026 pork is fully reserved. Join the 2027 waitlist to receive availability, pricing, and reservation information before shares are offered more broadly. There is no obligation to purchase.