Free range pork farming means farmers employ humane farm management practices, respecting the welfare of the animal and ensuring that pigs are raised on pastures.

Pigs are highly intelligent, social animals that have strong ties with others in their herd, especially their offspring. Free range pork farming means the animals are less stressed, which in turn produces are much tastier and tender final product.

Most free range pork farmers feed their pig’s balanced diet for natural and nutritious grain, which is often grown on the very same farm with no chemicals, hormone growth or antibiotics.

Authentic free range pork can be hard to find, and generally speaking you won’t find it in your local supermarket. Smaller food outlets, wholesale stores and your local butcher are far more likely to support free range pork farmers than the big chains.