Atticus Farm is a family operated small farm that is located in the central Catskill Mountains, raising delicious acorn finished, heritage breed, ethically raised pork!
Farm philosophy is to practice agriculture in such a way that regenerates and respects the land while allowing the animals live as close to their natural state as possible. Atticus Farm pigs live outdoors in the woods where they can root and eat a diverse diet of nuts, grasses and other forage, supplemented by non-GMO grain from Stone House Grain.
Pork is sold in half shares (1/2 pig) and full shares (whole pig).
Atticus Farm Charcuterie:
Tellicherry – Black Pepper Salami
Ingredients: Pork, salt, white wine, contains 2% or less of: wine, spices, garlic, evaporated cane juice, celery extract, lactic acid starter culture, pork casings
Chorizo – Spanish inspired Pork Salami
Ingredients: Pork, salt, white wine, contains 2% or less of: wine, spices, garlic, evaporated cane juice, celery extract, lactic acid starter culture, pork casings
Saucisson Sec – French inspired Pork Salami
Ingredients: Pork, salt, white wine, contains 2% or less of: wine, spices, garlic, evaporated cane juice, celery extract, lactic acid starter culture, pork casings
About Atticus Farm Pork
Our Heritage breed pigs are:
– Raised outdoors on Hanover Mountain, in the woods of the Catskills
– Fed a Non-GMO diet of local barley, rye and field peas (soy-free!)
– Moved to new woodland pasture each week where they root under oak and beech trees for acorns and grubs, living life to the fullest
Feed
Our pigs eat a widely varied diet, as they are moved to new areas of our woods weekly. In addition to foraging many fallen acorns, grubs and grasses (the way pigs eat in the wild), we supplement their diet with a custom-blend of locally grown non-GMO legumes and grains, with a heavy emphasis on barley and field peas. There is NO SOY in our pigs diet, and we do not feed any corn to pigs for several months before slaughter.
Welfare
We believe happy pigs make the best pork. Our animals live outdoors their entire lives, are never isolated or kept in cages that prevent movement, and are encouraged to root, wallow and generally have a grand old time. Often visitors to the farm are surprised that even 250 lbs pigs will come running down the mountain for head pats and scratches: our pigs have positive experiences with humans so that they are not stressed at all when they are handled.