Hogstead

Hogstead is a family farm near Marysville, Washington, known for producing healthy meat raised for flavor and sustainability. The farm specializes in raising heritage hogs on pasture to produce deep-red pork with heavy marbling. All animals are born and raised on the farm, ensuring they live happy, healthy lives under the care of the farm's dedicated team.

The farm employs a pasture rotation system, allowing hogs to forage on open pastures rich with organic vegetables and non-GMO grains. The hogs, including heritage breeds like Gloucestershire Old Spot, Hereford, and Berkshire, are fed a diet that includes non-GMO grain from Snohomish County, spent brew grain from a local brewery, and vegetables from the farm's organic garden. This method ensures the animals can root, wallow, and breed naturally, promoting their well-being and producing nutritious meat.

The farm maintains the highest ethical standards in animal husbandry, ensuring that both hogs and poultry live in spacious, grassy pastures. The junior farm crew plays an active role in the farm's operations, contributing to the farm's mission of raising animals in a healthy and sustainable manner.