FAQs
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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.
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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
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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 HogProcessing 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

