[MsLady]

I agree. Who would leave them to die like that 950-1000??? That many pigs would have been worth a lot. Anywhere from about $1-$5 a pound. You can grow a pig to butchering size in about 6 months.

[brytlea]

Something went on here, and before I would advocate starving the farm owner as some have, I would certainly want to know what it was. Sure seems like a huge waste.

[himno hero]

yup. sad.
1 to 5? it really doesnt work quite that way. Farmer gets all the headaches and 45 to 65 cents... although we pay as you indicate upwards of 2 bucks. The spread goes to processors & retailers

[SeaHawkFan]

That many pigs would have been worth a lot. Anywhere from about $1-$5 a pound.

Pork Shoulders and Boston Butts are on sale at Kroger here this week for $.99/LB, so your number is way off. Doubt the farmer got more than $.35-.40/LB.