The originally planed 18 month which became 22 month journey from pasture to freezer was not easy, but it is intentional.

When we brought Coconut and Reese home almost two years ago, we knew what the end goal was. That doesn’t mean you don’t get attached or that the final step is easy. Raising your own food creates a connection most people never experience anymore. You see every part of the journey.

These pigs turned sunshine, rain, grass, leftovers, milk, and a little feed into food for our family. They spent their days outside rooting around, exploring, and doing what pigs naturally do.

One of the things Nicole and I have always cared about is giving our animals the best life we can while they are here. They have clean spaces, fresh bedding, pasture, and room to just be animals. Sure, sometimes pigs are going to be pigs and choose the muddiest spot they can find, but that should be their choice, not the only option they have.

After 22 months, the freezers are full.

Looking at those packages stacked inside hits differently than grabbing something from the grocery store. Each one represents morning chores, late evenings, hauling feed, carrying water, fixing fences, herding them back to their paddock and all the little moments that happened along the way.

There is something deeply satisfying about knowing exactly where your food came from and the care that went into every step.

Tonight’s supper will taste a little better, not because it came with a special label or fancy packaging, but because we raised it ourselves.

Thank you Coconut and Reese. ❤️