Half Hog Herd Share Red Wattle Hogs (Heritage Pork) - Deposit and Contract

Half Hog Herd Share — Pasture-Raised LISTED PRICE IS HERD SHARE DEPOSIT READ DETAILS Lock in your family’s pork for the season and support a local farm. When you buy a hog through a herd share, you become a co-owner of the animal and are entitled to your portion of the meat after custom processing to your preferences. CURRENTLY OFFERING: HALF HOG HERD SHARES Estimated Harvest/Delivery: Late Winter – Early Spring Pickup: Local pickup only (see delivery option below) Raised: Pasture-raised, feed supplemented Estimated Hanging Weight: 200–260 lb Price: $7/lb hanging weight + processing fees (est. $1/lb + $75 slaughter fee) HERD SHARE OWNER PAYS FOR OWN SHIPPING About Our Hogs: Red Wattle (Heritage Breed) Our hogs are Red Wattle, a heritage breed that originated in the United States. They’re named for their deep red color and the distinctive paired wattles (tassels) that hang from the neck. Conservation status: Listed as Threatened by The Livestock Conservancy (formerly ALBC). Why we raise them: Red Wattles are hardy foragers that thrive on pasture and are known for rich, well-marbled, flavorful pork. Choosing a herd share helps preserve a rare American breed while supporting ethical, pasture-based farming. How It Works Reserve your share with a $250 deposit (this product). We email your Herd Share Agreement and payment schedule. Pay $50/month until processing. We’ll notify you once the processing date is set (late winter/early spring). After the processor confirms hanging weight, we send your final invoice. Pickup at the processor, or choose delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50 (meet-ups within the zone available). Transparent Pricing (Examples) Low end (200 lb HW): $7×200 = $1,400 (share) Processing est. $1×200 = $200 Slaughter fee = $75 Estimated total: $1,675 (plus any disposal fees/taxes) HALF HOG: $838 Midpoint (220 lb HW): $7×220 = $1,540 Processing est. $1×220 = $220 Slaughter fee = $75 Estimated total: $1,835 HALF HOG: $918 High end (260 lb HW): $7×260 = $1,820 Processing est. $1×260 = $260 Slaughter fee = $75 Estimated total: $2,155 HALF HOG: $1078 Note: Final costs depend on actual hanging weight and your custom processing choices. Some processors charge an additional disposal fee. WHY A HOG SHARE SAVES YOU MONEY Buying a share of the whole animal gives you one fair, blended price across premium cuts (chops, bacon, tenderloin) and staples (roasts, ribs, ground). Compared to typical heritage/pasture-raised retail, this basket usually saves about ~17% while supporting whole-animal butchery and humane, pasture-raised production. HALF HOG — SAVINGS EXAMPLE • Typical take-home: ~78–80 lb packaged (example: 78.7 lb) • Example math: 78.7 lb × $14.03 ≈ $1,104 retail vs. 78.7 lb × $11.66 ≈ $918 share • You save: about $187 (~17%) NOTES ON WEIGHT & VARIANCE • Savings vary with your cut sheet and curing choices (smoked bacon/ham lose water weight and some processors add per-lb cure fees). • Actual packages depend on bone-in vs. boneless, roasts vs. grind, and smoked vs. fresh. • Freezer space: ~1–1.5 cu ft for a quarter, ~3–4 cu ft for a half, ~6–8 cu ft for a whole. HOW WE PRICE (TRANSPARENCY) • Whole-animal, fair blend: Premium cuts are averaged with value cuts, so you don’t pay “steak prices” for everything. • Pasture-raised heritage costs: Red Wattle hogs grow slower and develop richer flavor; pasture management, supplemental feed, and humane handling are built into the price. • Processing included: Humane harvest, transport, inspected processing, custom cut/pack, vacuum sealing, and labeling are accounted for (curing/smoking may carry a processor fee). • Share size & overhead: Smaller shares have a bit more handling per pound (admin, packing, pick-ups); whole hogs get the best effective per-lb value. • Nose-to-tail value: Choosing bones, hocks, leaf lard, and jowl increases real-world meal yield and cooking options. What You’re Getting Co-ownership of a pasture-raised Red Wattle hog via herd share Custom processing (you choose your cut list with the processor) Local pickup at the processor or optional farm delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50 Payment Schedule $250 deposit today (reserves your whole-hog share) $50/month until processing Balance due at time of processing once hanging weight is confirmed by the processor Important Notes LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. Optional delivery within 1 hour of Siler City, NC for $50 (meet-ups within the zone available). Whole hog shares only at this time. Standard regional processing fees typically include: Slaughter fee: ~$50–$90 per hog (weight dependent) Processing fee: ~$0.63–$1.00+ per lb (based on hanging weight) Disposal fee: may apply depending on processor Ready to reserve? Add to cart to place your $250 deposit and secure your Red Wattle Half Hog Herd Share for late winter/early spring processing. We’ll follow up with your agreement and next steps right away.