tomatoes
May 26, 2026

These Homegrown Tomatoes Aren't "Green"

If you've never bought tomatoes from a farm stand, there's something we should clear up before you walk away from a perfectly ripe tomato thinking it needs another week on the vine.

Not all tomatoes turn red.

The tomatoes you've seen your whole life (the round, smooth, uniformly red ones stacked in a grocery store pyramid) represent maybe five percent of what a tomato can actually be. They were selected for shelf life, shipping durability, and color consistency. Flavor was somewhere further down the list.

What we grow looks different on purpose.

Pork cut chart
May 12, 2026

How to Buy a Butchered Pig from McGreen Acres

Our pigs are raised the way nature intended, on pasture, with sunshine, fresh air, and a diet free from corn and soy. When you buy a butchered pig from us, you're not just getting pork, you're investing in your health. We don’t leave you guessing. From deposit to pickup, we’ll be in touch at every step to guide you through the process and answer any questions along the way.

The Process

Thinking about stocking your freezer with pasture-raised pork? Here's how the process works from start to finish:

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