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NC Pastured Pork Co-op Seeks Farmers to Supply Rapidly Expanding Market

pig smallBEULAVILLE, NC — The North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association (NCNHGA) is seeking natural hog growers to supply the growing demand for pastured pork.  NCNHGA is a farmer-owned marketing cooperative aimed at successfully marketing hogs raised outdoors without the use of antibiotics, growth promotants or animal byproducts. Current markets include national grocery outlets, local restaurants, and other whole cut retailers.  All members are required to be Animal Welfare Approved (AWA) before joining.

Please contact Tim Holmes of AWA directly with certification questions (252-796-8079). Contact NCNGHA President Jeremiah Jones at 910-290-2547 for meeting details or additional information about NCNHGA membership.

Animal Welfare Approved is a free certification for family farms raising their animals outdoors on pasture or range.  AWA provides marketing and technical support to farmers in the program.  For more information visit www.AnimalWelfareApproved.org.

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