Bluestem Acres Farm is located in Aiken, SC and specializes in pastured pork and 100% grass-fed beef, starring Belted Galloway cattle and Gloucestershire Old Spots. You may ask: Why should I patronize Bluestem Acres Farm? Here's why...- Better-than-average pork, especially when comparing with the grocery store (don't believe it? Try it and see!).- Better for your health - pastured pork has more nutrients, such as Vitamin E and Omega-3 fatty acids.- We use a heritage breed with excellent pasturing abilities: the Gloucestershire Old Spot.- Last but not least, you are supporting your local farmer.About the Farm: Hello! My name is Marcus Hochstetler, and I've been farming for almost two years. As of September 2015, my herds have increased to about forty head of hogs! Lord willing, I will eventually farm myself out of the job I currently work. My goal is to provide you with top-notch pork - something so tasty you'll come back for more! That said, I'll give credit where credit is due: To God be the Glory!The Belted Galloway (also called the Oreo cow) is very adept at foraging, eating plants most cows would consider inedible. They are also very docile (in general) and friendly. Belties, a heritage breed, are well-known for their excellent mothering abilities, and are very protective of their calves. Belties rate high on the tenderness scale and have a unique flavor all their own.We use Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs because they are excellent foragers and grazers. According to British folklore, the large black spots on the pigs are bruises were caused by apples that fell on them as they foraged the orchards for food :)