Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork

What Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork does

Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork is a privately held, family-run farm headquartered at 4760 670th St SE in Lone Tree, Iowa, that raises 100% purebred Duroc pigs and sells the resulting pork direct-to-consumer through a Shopify-powered e-commerce website. The operation is staffed by the Yoder family (Chad, Tiffany, Luke, Owen, and Adam Yoder), who leverage multi-generational pig-raising experience and a breeding program focused on the Duroc breed's traits of dark color, high marbling, and tenderness. Customers order individual cuts (bacon, chops, roasts, ground pork, sausages, brats), themed bundles (Barbecue Bundle $160, Breakfast Sampler $225, Ultimate Sampler $250), snack and jerky products, or whole/half hogs ($1,200 / $600, pickup only at a local meat locker). The business also distributes through a small set of local Iowa restaurants and grocery stores identified via an online store locator.

The company monetizes through three principal revenue streams: one-time DTC e-commerce sales of individual cuts and bundles, a $120/month recurring subscription box shipping at least 8 lbs of mixed cuts on the first Monday of each month, and wholesale placements with local restaurants and grocery retailers. Marketing is conducted primarily through the Shopify storefront, a Facebook page, and a recipe blog, with email marketing supporting promotional campaigns. Beyond a single $25,000 Choose Iowa grant in 2026, there is no disclosed external funding, no investor base, and no evidence of headcount growth beyond the family. The core technology is biological rather than digital: Duroc breed genetics, Iowa outdoor husbandry adapted to local climate, and a multi-channel local distribution footprint via meat lockers and retail partners.

Name

Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork

Legal name

Yoder Family Farms

Website

https://yoderfamilyfarms.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork is a family-run farm in Lone Tree, Iowa, that raises 100% purebred Duroc pigs and sells premium marbled pork direct-to-consumer online, via subscription, and through local Iowa restaurants, grocery stores, and meat lockers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Pork Products

NAICS

Hog and Pig Farming (112210)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Finishing Hog Production (Grow-Finish) (AFAEAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heritage/Specialty Breed Hog Farming (AFAEAEAJ)

Keywords

• Duroc pork products
• Pork bundles
• Subscription meat box
• Whole hog orders
• Farm-raised pork

Headquarters

HQ city

Lone Tree

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of Duroc pork products through their Shopify e-commerce platform. Products include individual cuts, bundles, and whole/half hogs. Some bundles include free shipping.
2. Subscription Box: Monthly subscription service delivering a variety package of at least 8 pounds of pork shipped the first Monday of each month. Customers are charged monthly until canceled.
3. Wholesale to Retailers and Restaurants: Products sold through local restaurants and grocery stores listed on their store locator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yoder Family Farms raises 100% purebred Duroc pigs on a family farm in Lone Tree, Iowa, and sells premium pork cuts, sausages, snack sticks, jerky, themed bundles, monthly subscription boxes, and whole/half hog programs. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via a Shopify e-commerce site with shipping, supplemented by wholesale to local restaurants and grocery stores.

Product overview

Yoder Family Farms Duroc Pork is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business selling premium Duroc pork products through a Shopify-powered online store. The product portfolio centers on fresh and processed pork cuts including bacon, chops, roasts, ground pork, sausages, brats, and snack sticks. The company also offers bulk purchasing options through whole and half hog programs with locker pickup, subscription meat boxes delivered monthly, and themed bundles (Barbecue Bundle, Breakfast Sampler Bundle, Ultimate Sampler Bundle). Add-on merchandise includes branded apparel. Products are positioned as premium, farm-raised Duroc pork with emphasis on marbling, tenderness, and dark red color.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smoked Bacon Smoked Duroc bacon sold as a standard individual cut product through the online store.
• Ground Pork Duroc ground pork with balanced pork-to-fat ratio, sold in 1 lb packages for versatile recipe use.
• Breakfast Sausage Breakfast sausage links made with Duroc pork, sold in 1 lb packages.
• Maple Sausage Links Sweet and savory maple pork sausage links, 12 links per 1.2 lb package.
• Chorizo Sausage Spicy chorizo sausage made with Duroc pork, sold as an individual sausage product.
• Traditional Skinless Brats Traditional skinless Duroc pork brats without casing, 6 brats per 1.5 lb package.
• BBQ Porkburger Patties BBQ-flavored Duroc pork burger patties, 1 lb package containing 4 quarter-pound patties.
• Thick Cut Iowa Chops Thick-cut bone-in Iowa pork chops, 2 chops per package at 1.5 inch thickness, 2-3 lbs total, with dark red color and high marbling.
• Tomahawk Chops Tomahawk pork chops from center-cut pork loin, 2 one-inch thick chops per package, 2-3 lbs total.
• Boston Butt Roast Duroc pork Boston butt roast weighing 4-5 lbs with deep red color and high marbling.
• Pork Sirloin Steak Tender pork sirloin steak from the back of the loin, packaged as two 12-ounce chops.
• Pork Jerky Smoked Duroc pork jerky available in Teriyaki, Hickory, and Honey flavors, packaged at 0.3 lbs per package.
• Pork Snack Sticks Duroc pork snack sticks in Seven Peppers, Sweet Maple, Mango Habanero, and Pineapple flavors; 4 sticks per 6 oz package.
• Barbecue Bundle BBQ-themed bundle including thick-cut Iowa pork chops, Boston butt roast, sirloin steaks, spare ribs or thick-cut chops, BBQ pork burger patties, and skinless brats, with shipping included.
• Breakfast Sampler Bundle Bundle with 3 packages each of smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, breakfast sausage patties, maple sausage links, chorizo, and ground pork (1 lb each).
• Ultimate Duroc Pork Sampler Bundle Comprehensive sampler bundle with smoked bacon, breakfast sausage, maple sausage links, ground pork, chorizo, Boston butt roast, thick-cut Iowa pork chops, BBQ pork burger patties, skinless brats, and snack sticks.
• Subscription Duroc Pork Package Monthly subscription box delivering at least 8 lbs of varied Duroc pork cuts on the first Monday of each month with auto-recurring billing until canceled.
• Half Hog (Pickup Only) Live half hog purchase providing at least 60 lbs of pork cuts delivered to a customer-selected local meat locker for custom processing and pickup.
• Whole Hog (Pickup Only) Live whole hog purchase providing at least 120 lbs of pork cuts delivered to a customer-selected local meat locker for custom processing and pickup.
• Yoder Family Farms T-Shirt Branded soft cotton Yoder Family Farms T-shirt available in Adult S through XXL sizes as add-on merchandise.
• Rain Makes Corn, Corn Makes Bacon T-Shirt Branded slogan T-shirt featuring the phrase "Rain Makes Corn, and Corn Makes Bacon," available in multiple sizes as add-on merchandise.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• True Story Foods: Producer of premium, humanely raised pork and poultry sold via DTC and retail. Comparable in mission-driven heritage-meat positioning, breed-led differentiation, and consumer brand storytelling.
• D'Artagnan: Online DTC purveyor of heritage and specialty meats including pork cuts, sausages, and charcuterie. Comparable in premium positioning, DTC catalog breadth, and direct-to-consumer shipping model.
• Snake River Farms: Premium heritage pork brand selling American Kurobuta pork cuts and bundles directly to consumers and chefs. Comparable in product mix (cuts, bundles, gift boxes), premium pricing strategy, and DTC channel focus.
• Pederson's Natural Farms: Family-owned heritage/hormone-free pork producer selling bacon, sausages, and pork cuts direct-to-consumer and through retail. Shares the family-farm brand story and DTC e-commerce channel.
• Compart Family Farms: Family-run Duroc pork producer also built around the Duroc breed's marbling and tenderness. Operates a similar DTC and wholesale model targeting premium pork consumers, making it the closest comparable in breed, scale, and family-farm narrative.
• Berkwood Farms: Cooperative of family farms raising 100% Berkshire pork for retail and foodservice. Comparable in single-breed (heritage/specialty) pork focus, family-farmer network structure, and wholesale-plus-DTC distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Niman Ranch: Large, established network of family farmers raising heritage-breed pork, beef, and lamb under a Certified Humane umbrella. Competes in the same premium pork category with much broader distribution, retailer partnerships, and certifications Yoder does not yet hold.

Emerging players

• Heritage Acres Market: Online marketplace aggregating heritage-breed meats from small family farms for DTC shipping. Adjacent channel partner and indirect competitor that could either source from Yoder or compete for the same premium-pork DTC customer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Yoder-Family-Farms-Duroc-Pork-100057570544328

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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