The Story of Woodland Reserve

Woodland Reserve started as a passion project between two unlikely partners: Matt, a tech professional with dreams of leaving the corporate world behind for a life on the land, and Richard, a seasoned real estate investor with a deep commitment to clean, high-quality food.

What began as a simple hobby—raising a few heritage breed pigs on pasture—quickly became something more. The first pigs were raised with care, fed a natural diet, and given the space to roam as pigs should. When the time came to harvest, Matt and Richard were blown away by the flavor. The pork was unlike anything they’d ever tasted—rich, deeply marbled, and full of character. It wasn’t just good. It was special.

They knew they couldn’t keep this to themselves.

Driven by a desire to share this incredible pork with others, they expanded their operation, focusing on quality over quantity. They committed to raising pigs the right way—on pasture, without shortcuts, and with respect for both the animals and the land.

Today, Woodland Reserve is more than just a farm; it’s a mission. Matt and Richard are dedicated to producing exceptional pork for people who care about where their food comes from. Their customers aren’t just buying meat; they’re joining a movement—one that values tradition, transparency, and the belief that food should be raised with integrity.

What started as a hobby is now a full-fledged pursuit of something bigger: a return to real food, rooted in the land, and meant to be shared.