Category: Mangalisa Pigs

Briden Farm takes a Hands-On, Respectful approach to Raising Pigs

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Ginger, Lara, and Brian

At Briden Farm, raising heritage pigs isn’t just about producing pork—it’s about honoring tradition, sustainability, and ethical farming. Nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia, Briden Farm takes a hands-on, respectful approach to raising their pigs, ensuring they live healthy, natural lives while also contributing to the land’s regeneration.

These heritage pigs aren’t your average farm animals. They are raised using rotational pasturing methods, allowing them to forage, root, and explore as nature intended. This not only leads to happier, healthier pigs but also helps improve soil health and pasture quality. By letting the pigs play their natural role in the ecosystem, Briden Farm embraces a regenerative approach that benefits both the animals and the land.

Ethical farming is at the heart of everything Briden Farm does, and that’s especially true when it comes to their pork. Unlike industrial farming operations, where pigs are often confined and fed unnatural diets, Briden Farm prioritizes quality over quantity. Their pigs enjoy a natural diet, plenty of space, and fresh air, all of which contribute to a richer, more flavorful pork that reflects the care and dedication behind it.

Raising pigs this way takes patience, but the results speak for themselves. The pork from Briden Farm isn’t just meat—it’s the product of ethical, sustainable farming practices that respect the animals and the environment. For those who appreciate knowing where their food comes from and value quality over mass production, Briden Farm’s heritage pork is a choice that aligns with both conscience and taste.

At the end of the day, Briden Farm’s commitment to raising heritage pigs the right way isn’t just about farming—it’s about a way of life. It’s about bringing back traditional, sustainable methods and offering a product that people can feel good about. Whether you’re looking for ethically raised pork or just want to support small-scale, responsible farming, Briden Farm is a place where quality and integrity come first.


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Packaged Pork Chops, Roasts, Burger, and More, at Briden Farm, Bear River, Nova Scotia

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Packaged Pork Chops, Roasts, Burger, and More!

The Mangalica (also spelled Mangalitsa or Mangalitza) is a Hungarian breed of pig, prized for its incredible Pork! Acorn Bluff describes it like this…

Mangalitsa hogs are bred and raised for flavor and great tasting meat (we at Acorn Bluff especially love pork chops and bacon from our hogs near Iowa City). They are raised in the traditional manner, and brought to market often through artisan butchers. This combination of techniques explains why Mangalitsa pork is more expensive, but also why it is oh so worth it. Mangalitsa is considered to be the world’s best tasting pork

The Berkshire Pig is a British breed of pig. It originated in the English county of Berkshire, for which it is named. It is normally black, with some white.
Nicolosi Fine Foods describes it as …

A heritage breed pig. With a long history that goes back some 300 years in England, this black-and-white pig is highly regarded for juicy, tender, and flavorful pork which is heavily marbled with fat.

Mmm, Mmm, Good! 

Now, imagine what would happen if You combined the two! 

Juicy, Marbled, and Beautiful Fat adds Flavour! 

Wait! What? Fat! Isn’t Dat Fat Bat For You!? 

Fat from Woodland Pastured Pork is, according to Hampshire.edu

Less saturated fat, more heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats Studies show the nutritional value of pork from pastured pigs that consume grass and forage is higher than pork from conventionally-raised pigs.

Our, Briden Farm Pigs produce pork that is an incredible combination of both Mangalica and Berkshire and is ethically raised, given the best possible life, except for that one bad moment! We allow our Pigs to express their Piginess on a combination of Woodland and Grass Pastures where they are regularly moved to new ground on a regular basis. Generally moving to a new “salad bar” every week to two weeks! Freshness, Happiness, and a blend of healthy pastures and outstanding goodness, in both the life of the Pigs, and the Pork! 

Look at the Colour, Imagine the Sweetness, and Taste the Goodness!

Packaged Pork Chops, Roasts, Burger, and More!We challenge You to try it! But first You’ve got to buy it! 

Call Brian, at Briden Farm, at 902-907-0770