Meet Our Heritage Breed Pigs

# Meet Our Heritage Breed Pigs Not all pigs are created equal. At Lakeshire Farm, we raise heritage breed pigs that were nearly lost to industrial farming. ## What Are Heritage Breeds? Heritage breeds are traditional livestock breeds that were raised before industrial agriculture took over. They're genetically diverse, hardy, and well-suited to pasture life. ## Our Breeds We primarily raise: - **Berkshire**: Known for exceptional marbling and flavor - **Tamworth**: Lean, athletic, and great foragers - **Large Black**: Docile, hardy, and excellent mothers ## Why Heritage Breeds? Industrial pigs have been bred for one thing: fast growth in confinement. Heritage breeds, on the other hand, thrive on pasture and produce pork with: - Better flavor and texture - More marbling - Higher omega-3 content - Superior fat quality ## Life on Pasture Our pigs live outdoors with access to shelter, plenty of space to root and forage, and a natural diet. They're curious, intelligent animals that deserve a good life—and that good life produces incredible pork. Next time you enjoy bacon or pork chops from Lakeshire Farm, you're tasting the result of heritage genetics and ethical farming.