Peculiar Pig Farm in Dorchester County, S.C., partners with Lowcountry food banks to repurpose near-expired food as pig feed, cutting waste and farm costs.
Partnership Benefits
The fifth-generation farm, raising 250-300 heritage hogs (Durocs, Yorkshires, Hampshires, Chester Whites, Berkshires), collaborates with Lowcountry Food Bank, Veggie Bin, and GrowFood Carolina. Produce like berries and rice that might hit landfills instead nourishes the pigs, saving hundreds weekly. Pigs skip citrus and peppers, which go to compost—often sprouting new growth.
Community Ties
Fam’s Brewing Co. donates 12-15 trash cans of spent grain weekly for protein-rich feed. Lead farmer Jada Ross calls farms “the backbone of our communities,” noting the symbiotic setup started via outreach a few years back. This sustains local agriculture while tackling food insecurity and waste.
