8 Best Pig Farms in California! (2021)

Looking to buy a pig in California? Maybe you just want to spend a fun day out with one and show them to your kids.

Either way, there are a bunch of pig farms you can check out in the state.

I’ve looked into these places here. Read on to find out more.

List of Pig Farms in California

Farm NameLocationPhoneWebsite/Email
Terra Linda Farms Hog RanchRiverdale, CA 559-286-5909pickapig.com
W-D Swine FarmTurlock, CA209-604-2082wdswinefarm.com
Tara Firma FarmsPetaluma, CA707-765-1202tarafirmafarms
American Hog FarmCeres, CA209-537-2495americanhogfarmllc@yahoo.com
Winfield FarmBuellton, CA805-686-9312winfieldfarm.us
No Limit GeneticsModesto, CA209-988-1751nolimitgenetics.com
Ottenwalter Show PigsColusa, CA530-681-9811ottenwaltershowpigs.com
SoCal Mini PigsSan Diego, CA951-505-7284socalminipigs.com

1. Terra Linda Farms Hog Ranch

Terra Linda Farms has dedicated 5 acres of its 320-acre site for pig farming.

They stock all sizes of pig, ranging from 15 lb suckling to 600 lb sausage sows. Terra Linda’s pigs are born and bred on-site using sustainable farming methods.

The farm was founded by Jerry Coelho in 1970. Breeds available include; Yorkshire, Landrace, Duroc, and Berkshire. Most are crossbreed. Pricing is based on live weight.

Here’s a photo of some of Terra Linda’s piglets…

Terra Linda Pigs – pickapig.com

They are based out of Riverdale, California. There is an option to order in advance without visiting the farm first.

Farm Information

  • Websitepickapig.com
  • Contact: 559-286-5909
  • Address: 21655 South Cornelia Avenue, Riverdale, CA 93656

2. W-D Swine Farm

W-D Swine Farm breeds, raises, and sells California-quality project pigs.

They are a family-run operation headed up by Ryan and Stacey Watje. They are based out of Turlock, CA.

They have many sires, available for viewing via the website.

Here’s a snapshot of a couple…

Sires – wdswinefarm.com

The farm frequently lists new pigs for sale via showpig.com.

Farm Information


3. Tara Firma Farms

Based out of Petaluma, CA, Tara Firma is a 250-acre farm dedicated to pigs, cows, chickens, and turkeys.

They use low input pasture-based rotational grading techniques.

The farm specializes in producing many different breeds of pig including; Gloucester Old Spots, Red Wattle, Tamworth, Hampshire, and Berkshire.

They have a breeding herd of eight sows and a market herd of 2-6-month-old pigs that are rotated around paddocks.

Tara Firma Farms livestock is fed off non-GMO feed and is hormone and antibiotic-free.

Here’s an image of the types of pigs they raise…

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pigs – tarafirmafarms.com

Farm Information

  • Websitetarafirmafarms
  • Contact: 707-765 – 1202
  • Address: 3796 I Street Ext., Petaluma, CA 94952

4. American Hog Farm

American Hog Farm, LLC, is a fourth-generation-owned pig farm, that sells animals 40 to 500 plus pounds in size.

Here’s an example of the type of condition you can expect their pigs…

American Hog Farm, LLC

See their Facebook page (linked below), for more information.

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5. Winfield Farm

Situated in the Santa Ynez River Valley, 2 miles west of Buellton, Winfield Farm mainly specializes in heritage Mangalitsa wooly pigs.

They operate on solar energy and owner Bruce raises his herd single-handed developing personal relationships with every pig.

Their Winfield Mangas are raised from birth to harvest, are free from GMOs and antibiotics, and have a diet that consists of naturally grown acorns, walnuts, squash, and barley.

Here’s an image of Bruce with some of his herd…

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winfieldfarm.us

Check out their blog for recipes, charcuterie tips, and more.

Farm Information

  • Websitewinfieldfarm.us
  • Contact: 805-686-9312
  • Address: 1570 W. Hwy 246, PO Box 336, Buellton, CA 9342

6. No Limit Genetics

No Limit Genetics is a family-run pig farm whose aim is to raise high-quality show pigs and breeding stock year-round.

Based out of Modesta, CA, they have the following breeds of sow; Hampshire, Chester, Yorkshire, Durocs, and crossbreed.

They have 100 sows and several boars. They started raising show pigs in 1991.

Here’s one of many examples of their Sires (check the website for further information).

nolimitgenetics.com

Farm Information

  • Websitenolimitgenetics.com
  • Contact: 209-988-1751
  • Email: nolimitgenetics1@yahoo.com
  • Address: 5720 Woodland Ave, Modesto CA, 95358

7. Ottenwalter Show Pigs

Based out of Calusa, Ottenwalter Show Pigs have been operating for over 12 years.

They have over 300 sows and host a sale every month of the year.

Pig farm owners, Mark and Sandy Ottenwalter, started out with 60 sows and have since grown to produce championship-winning show pigs picking up awards at the Arizona National, California State Fair, and more.

Here’s an explainer on how they run and operate…

Farm Information


8. SoCal Mini Pigs

SoCal Mini Pigs are a pig farm specialized in breeding mini pigs (comparable in size to English Bulldogs).

Still classified as livestock by the USDA, you’ll need to check with government regulations if you’re planning on bringing miniature pigs into your home.

SoCal’s animals cost $1200 and are raised on 100% organic feed.

They are based out of North County, San Diego.

Buzzfeed even came to their pig farm and made a video…

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