Organically Raised Pork Pricing
Customers can place a deposit with Prairie Oak Homestead to reserve their pasture raised pork share. The remaining balance is then paid once the hanging weight of the carcass is determined. Customers will also pay the processing fees directly to Story City Locker. That fee is based on each customer's processing choices.
Hanging weight for a whole share of pork is usually between 180 - 220 lb (averaging around 200lb).
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We are currently NOT accepting deposits for pork shares. The next shares will be available later in 2025. The deposit will hold your share and will be applied to your final balance due. All deposits are non-refundable. Payment can be made with a check or with Venmo (note an additional 2% fee is added on for Venmo payments).
Processing Your Pork at Story City Locker
Animals are processed at the Story City Locker. It is a State of Iowa inspected small meat processor offering both direct-to-consumer and CIS inspected processing. They are members of the Iowa Meat Processors Association (IMPA) and the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP).
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Once processed, the carcass is weighed and the hanging weight is recorded. After the hanging weight is recorded, you will receive an invoice for the remainder of your payment. The processing fee of Story City Locker is based on the level of service the customer chooses and is payable directly to the locker.
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Pastured Pork Benefits
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Healthier Fats - Over 2X more omega-3 to create a healthy Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio.
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More Vitamins - Higher levels of protein and Vitamin E.
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It's better for the environment than traditional confinement operations.
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It's better for the pig's health and wellbeing.
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Pasture raised pork tastes better!