HARTGRAVE HOMESTEAD

HARTGRAVE HOMESTEAD raises large black pigs in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, on a small family farm in Washington County and the Ozark Mountains near Fayetteville. The team brings years of expertise in heritage livestock management, emphasizing humane handling and environmental stewardship. Their breeding stock receives regular health screenings and DNA testing for vital markers, maintaining traceable lineage through recognized registries.

Animals live on pasture with access to shade and shelter, and piglets are socialized from birth to ensure calm temperaments. Seasonal breeding cycles align litters with optimal pasture growth, promoting strong growth and resilience in young pigs. This heritage breed thrives on foraged grasses and grains, supporting the farm’s low-impact husbandry practices. Visitors often mention the pigs’ gentle nature as a testament to thoughtful care and the farm’s close attention to animal welfare. The farm participates in local agricultural fairs to share practices with fellow producers.