From Farm to Table: Why Pasture Raised Ham Reigns Supreme

From Farm to Table: Why Pasture Raised Ham Reigns Supreme
From Farm to Table: Why Pasture Raised Ham Reigns Supreme
Experience the best of Minnesota with TC Farm's top-quality ham roasts, naturally cured or smoked 

for unbeatable taste. Here are five reasons to make your Easter ham purchase with us instead of the grocery store!

Reason 1:

Always 100% Pasture-Raised

Our pigs enjoy year-round access to chemical-free pastures and wooded lots, where they are rotationally grazed to capture carbon and protect lakes and streams by absorbing rain and reducing run-off.


Did you know that pasture-raised pork also boasts higher levels of Vitamin D? This essential vitamin supports mitochondrial function and muscle efficiency in our bodies.


You won't find this exceptional standard of pasture-raised pork in any local grocery store. It's a choice that benefits both our land and our health!

Reason 2:

No Growth

Hormones, Ever

Our pigs are raised with TC Farm's highest standards, which ensures that they are never given growth hormones like ractopamine. Did you know that 70-80% of pork and beef in the US contains ractopamine? This drug is banned in over 160 countries, including China, Russia and the EU, due to its potential health risks.


Although our pigs grow 20% slower than conventional ones, they protect consumers from the negative health effects linked to ractopamine, such as elevated heart rate and high blood pressure.

Reason 3:

Homegrown 

Diverse Feed

Our pork is exceptionally healthier because our pigs enjoy a locally grown, well-balanced diet, unlike conventional pork, which is fed bland soy and raw dent corn with limited nutrition. While our special feed adds about $2 to the total cost, it delivers a flavor that conventional ham simply can't offer.


The large grain bins shown in this photo are on TC Farmer Keith's property in Gibbon, MN, where they store the nutritious pig feed grown right on his land.

Reason 4:

Organic Ingredients

Our hams are naturally cured or smoked and seasoned with organic ingredients. Conventional grocery store hams can't match this level of quality, as they lack organic seasonings. Check those labels next time you're at the grocery store and compare it with one of our hams!


Our Hickory Smoked Ham Roast include only these simple, organic, top quality ingredients: pasture-raised pork, water, and less than 2% of sea salt, organic evaporated cane syrup, organic brown sugar, organic cinnamon, organic clove, and celery juice powder. 

Reason 5: 

It's On Sale Right Now!

Get the BEST ham roasts (including ham steaks and sliced rustic ham too) right now during week 2 of our Annual Pasture Raised Meat Sale!

Taste the difference in quality for yourself and then show us how you served your TC Farm ham by tagging #TcFarmMn on Instagram!

Apr 9th 2025 Julia

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