FAQs

  • What is a pork share?

    A pork share means you’re purchasing a portion of a pig—either a half or whole hog—raised right here on our farm. It’s a cost-effective way to stock your freezer with a wide variety of cuts.

  • What do I get?

    Each share includes a mix of cuts like:
    - Chops, roasts, ribs, ground pork, bacon, ham, and sausage
    - Vacuum-sealed, clearly labeled, and freezer-ready

    (Exact contents vary slightly by your choice.)

  • How much meat will I take home?

    This is the finished, packaged meat you’ll put in your freezer:
    - Half Hog: around 65–75 lbs
    - Whole Hog: around 130–150 lbs

    Includes a variety of cuts, customized to your preferences.

  • What’s the final cost per pound?

    (After farm + butcher, calculated on finished weight)
    - Half Hog: about $6.50–$7.50/lb
    - Whole Hog: about $6.25–$7.25/lb

    Still far less than buying individual cuts at the store—and you know exactly where it came from.

  • When & where do I pick up?

    Ready Fall 2025 (November with exact week/date TBD)
    - Pickup at Marshwiggle Farm or Bontrager’s Custom Meat Processing 

    -Delivery location in GrandRapids / Holland / Kalamazoo/St Joseph 

  • How much does it cost?

    Your total cost = Farm Payment + Processing Fees

    Payment to Marshwiggle Farm (based on hanging weight)
    - $3.75/lb
    - Half Hog (about 120 lbs): $375–$485
    - Whole Hog (about 240 lbs): $750–$1,050

    A down payment reserves your share (applied to your final bill):
    - $75 for Half Hog
    - $150 for Whole Hog

    Processing Fees (paid to the butcher at pickup – Bontrager’s Custom Meat Processing, Leonidas, MI)
    - Butchering Fee: $40 flat
    - Processing Fee: $0.55/lb
    Estimated Range:
    - Half Hog: $90-$110
    - Whole Hog: $140-$200