Welcome to Peculiar Pig Farm
5TH GENERATION FARMERS
IN DORChESTER, SC
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FRESH PORK
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Peculiar Pig Farm is a family-owned Heritage Livestock Farm in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Fifth-generation farmers raising Woodlot-raised heritage hogs and other livestock on land our family has farmed for generations.
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The Veggie Bin.
96 Spring Street
Charleston, SC843-779-0301
Westbury Farms
1005 North Gum Street
Summerville, SC843-560-0686
The Black Sheep Market CVL.
2301 Wade Hampton Blvd.
Taylors, SC864-518-9017
Local Jo's Natural Foods.
1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd #1103
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464(843) 654-9209
Lowcountry Street Grocery
1108 Wappo Road
Charleston, SC843-609-8188
In contrast, commercially-raised pork tends to be leaner, milder in flavor, and often less tender due to controlled, high-efficiency farming practices. Heritage-bred pork also aligns with ethical and environmental considerations, making it a preferred choice for quality-conscious consumers.
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WHEN MEAT BOXES ARE AVAILABLE PLACE ORDERS BY 8:00 PM FRIDAY
• Home delivery available Monday (see this week’s box for the exact window) — Anywhere in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
• Please leave a cooler on your doorstep to receive your order
know where your meat is from.
Order a butchered hog from our farm and know how your protein was raised.
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Woodlot-raised heritage-bred pork offers superior quality compared to commercially-raised pork, with richer, more complex flavors, better marbling, and a juicier, more tender texture. The meat is often a deeper red color, reflecting its higher fat content and varied diet. Heritage breeds are raised in more natural, humane environments, allowing them to develop fuller flavors and a softer, more flavorful fat.
In contrast, commercially-raised pork tends to be leaner, milder in flavor, and often less tender due to controlled, high-efficiency farming practices. Heritage-bred pork also aligns with ethical and environmental considerations, making it a preferred choice for quality-conscious consumers.
THE PECULIAR DIFFERENCE
WOODLOT
RAISED
Sustainability is at the core of Peculiar Pig Farm’s mission. Our pigs roam freely, foraging on natural acorns and consuming an all-natural, locally sourced heirloom grain feed.
As a traditional woodlot farm, we practice rotational grazing to promote soil health, reduce environmental impact, and ensure animal well-being. This regenerative approach creates high-quality pork while preserving the land for future generations.
THE FARMERS
Marvin C. Ross, a fifth-generation farmer and owner of Peculiar Pig Farm, leads a family-owned Heritage Livestock Farm on land his family has farmed for generations in Dorchester, South Carolina.
The farm is situated on an 12-acre parcel of land that his Grandfather once farmed on in Dorchester, South Carolina.
Marvin and his brother Jada, the Farm Lead, use sustainable farming practices, including planting cover crops to utilize the manure left by their livestock. They purchase grains from local farmers, further supporting the local economy.
“We put a lot of respect into where and how the animals are living and use humane practices. Livestock roam in a woodlot, just like they did with my grandfather.”
MARVIN ROSS
OUR SERVICES
FARM TO FORK CATERING
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PROTEIN BOXES
Enjoy the best cuts that Peculiar Pig Farm has to offer! Free delivery to Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley counties!
