About
Wooly Pigs
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Wooly Pigs was formed to produce pork equal to Europe's best.
To this end, we imported a herd of Mangalitsa, one of Europe's best tasting breeds. We also imported their techniques of raising the pigs.
Wooly Pigs is the only breeder of Mangalitsa in the New World. We imported the initial breeding stock and haven't sold any non-neutered animals. We breed in Washington and the Midwest.
Besides finishing our own pigs, Wooly Pigs sells neutered pigs to other producers. We help them produce the best Mangalitsa they can.
The enthusiastic and increasing embracement of Mangalitsa by some of America's most quality-conscious consumers demonstrates its exceptional appeal.
Why People Buy Mangalitsa
People buy Mangalitsa because it tastes wonderful. Properly raised Mangalitsa has incomparably juicy and flavorful meat and fat.
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Other Reasons To Buy
We help small family farms stay in business by paying them premium rates to raise Mangalitsa. Without a high-value niche product like Mangalitsa, these small producers might be unable to continue farming.
Buying Mangalitsa also helps to conserve the Mangalitsa breed, a breed that is fundamentally different from almost all pigs raised in America.
Who and Where We Are
Wooly Pigs is owned by Heath Putnam.
Before founding Wooly Pigs, Heath lived for several years in Central Europe working in software and financial analysis. He has travelled extensively throughout the region.
After experiencing Mangalitsa while in Europe, Heath decided to bring Mangalitsa to the New World, knowing that many American consumers would find it irresistible.
Wooly Pigs is based in Washington. Our Mangalitsa live in Washington and the Midwest.