ABOUT

Once we were introduced to the Ossabaw Island Pigs, we knew they were very special animals. We are excited to be able to offer Authentic Registered Ossabaw Island Pork from our natural, free-range, non-GMO herd. The tender and tasty meat is sought after by select chefs and consumers seeking natural, superior quality farm-to-table foods.

These pigs are direct descendants of the famous Iberico pigs from Spain which are commonly referred to as “four legged Olive Trees” because their tasty fat is high in Oleic Acid, the same heart healthy fat found in Olive Oil.

Ossabaw Island Pigs are currently listed as critically endangered by the Livestock Conservancy. By creating a demand for this healthy and scrumptious meat we can continue to be stewards for these very special animals found only in the United States.

Health + Wellness

We take the health and safety of our herd seriously.  The farm’s animal husbandry practices have been applauded and praised by Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black. Quarterly scheduled ‘wellness’ visits assess the health of the herd.  These wellness visits, including random samples drawn and sent to the lab, assure our woodland pasture raised herd produces thriving animals safe for food handlers and consumers.

This practice has designated our herd; “USDA and the Georgia Department of Agriculture Certified and Verified Pasture Raised Registered Ossabaw Island Pork” and is also a component in our Georgia Department of Agriculture approved bio-security plan.

Hamthropology is the only Ossabaw herd designated Validated and Qualified by the USDA and GA Dept of Agriculture.

“To become a Validated and Qualified Swine Herd by the USDA and Georgia Department of Agriculture, a herd must be tested quarterly for brucellosis and pseudorabies. This certification increases costs, but the consumer’s confidence in the product’s safety is significantly higher when the owner follows testing guidelines and knows the health of their herds. These steps are important components of the farm’s marketing strategy and I applaud their efforts.” – Gary W Black, Department of Agriculture Commissioner/
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Accolades + Tastymonials

• First Place – Golden Onion Professional Chefs Challenge – Vidalia, Georgia (Chef David Larkworthy)
• James Beard House, New York City – Chosen to represent the state of Georgia (Georgia Grown) at this prestigious culinary event – Chef Holly Chute, Chef Savannah Haseler
• Decatur Book Festival / Georgia Grown – Chef Kevin Gillespie (Gunshow)

  “The Ossabaw hog was one of the best pigs I have had the pleasure of working with.  The superb fat content produces roasted pork that is both impressively juicy as well as flavorful.  The crisp skin that pulled away with a thin layer of wonderfully melted pork fat is as sublime a bite as any other I have had the pleasure of tasting.  Kudos to the team at Hamthropology for producing such an amazing product.” Chef Ben Barth, Local Three

  “You truly have a great product, your passion and commitment to excellence comes through with your hogs. Thank you for your dedication.” Chef Sam Brod, The Landings, Savannah

  “…I was thrilled to learn of the depth and commitment applied to this noble breed and the care and personal commitment he gave each animal, from birth to delivery. I was informed along the entire process of the timing of the slaughter and the delivery details to the minute to ensure optimum freshness and integrity.

Upon delivery I found the meat to be of the highest quality and integrity, to the point that I immediately designed a premium placement regimen for the product to be included and promoted during our high profile PGA Tour event, “RBC Heritage at Sea Pines”, where the pork was served with great success.

I would recommend Mr. Mousseau and his amazing pigs to anyone looking to prepare an authentic, heritage breed pork of the highest order for whatever reason.

Well done sir! and please keep up the good work and efforts!” Chef Matt Roher, Sea Pines Resort, South Carolina

OUR PIGS

Island Creek Farms / Hamthropology Artisanal Hoggery offers our trademarked Registered Ossabaw Island Pork Farm-to-Chef.

Executive Chefs, if you have an interest in adding our exceptional Registered Ossabaw Island Pork to your menu specialties, please contact us at marc@hamthropology.com.

Ossabaw Island Pigs are very social, family oriented animals prospering in free-range conditions. Ossabaws are excellent parents with boars remaining as part of our family groups.

Using Common Sense Husbandry we have been able to breed for desired characteristics. As we continually strive to improve the quality of our herd, we always keep an eye on potential impressive young animals as future breeding stock. Through our quarterly wellness program and our natural, free-range environment we have happy, healthy Ossabaw Island Pigs!

These factors make for tasty and delicious meat! The taste profile of our meat is unique and unparalleled. The fat is high in Oleic Acid, the heart healthy fat found in olive oil.

For updates on Island Creek Farms and our family of Ossabaw Island Pigs, please connect with us on our Hamthropology Facebook Page or follow us on Twitter!

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