Attention, pork enthusiasts: Newman Farm near Myrtle, Mo., will be offering a tour of its certified humane Berkshire pig operation tomorrow. Half of the day will be spent learning how the family farm raises its herds, and the second half will feature a butchering demonstration. Co-owner Rita Newman is cooking up lunch, and Reinaldo Alfonso, chef de cuisine of The Peabody’s renowned Chez Philippe in Memphis, Tenn., will serve dinner. Alfonso’s menu will utilize Newman pork along with vegetables grown directly on the farm. Rise and shine early; the tour starts around 9:30 a.m.
For more information including directions, call 417.938.4391 or send an e-mail to pork@newmanfarm.com.
Photo courtesy of www.newmanfarm.com
This article appears in Jun 1-30, 2009.