How We Render Our Pork Tallow, From Leaf Fat to Jar
Good tallow starts long before rendering day. Here's why we choose leaf fat and how we slowly dry-render it into the creamy base of every jar.
Ultrasound: The Key to Consistency in Kunekune Pork Production
When pork quality and consistency matter, guesswork isn’t enough. At Meadowlark Farm, we use ultrasound to select Kunekune pigs that excel in weight, muscle, and marbling—turning a variable heritage breed into a reliable meat producer.
Why We Use Pork Tallow in Our Skincare
Our skincare starts in the pasture, not a lab. Here's what pork tallow does for your skin, why we use fat from our own heritage pigs, and how to get the most out of every jar.
Nose to Tail: Honoring the Whole Animal
We raise our Kunekune pigs on pasture with care and faith — and honor their lives through a nose-to-tail philosophy that values every part of the animal, including slow-rendered tallow used in our apothecary products.
The Grazers Behind Our Sustainable Skincare
At Meadowlark Made + Farm, our skincare starts with slow farming and sacred stewardship. Learn how our Kunekune pigs, regenerative practices, and faith-led approach shape every jar we create.
Building Elite Kunekune Genetics
At Meadowlark Farm, we’re building elite Kunekune genetics by combining rare heritage lines with data-driven tools like ultrasound imaging and carcass merit tracking.
Why Pasture-Raised Pork Matters
At Meadowlark Farm, we believe how your food is raised matters. Here’s why pasture-raised pork delivers better nutrition, richer flavor, and a lighter footprint on the earth — and why it’s worth choosing over factory-farmed pork.