Kruckeberg Farms

02/24/2026

We have 12 market hogs available for purchase going to Grantfork Meats, Tuesday, March 12th.
Weights will be from 270-290 lbs live weight (180-210 lbs hanging weight). The price is $1/lb hanging weight for the hog. Processing will be paid directly to Grantfork when meat is picked up. Processing cost is approximately $1.50/lb. Please let me know if you would like one and we can get you on this list.

-Tim Kruckeberg

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08/29/2025

Enter our Half Hog Raffle for your chance to stock your freezers with pork, generously donated by Kruckeberg Farms! Two lucky winners will each take home half a hog, processed and ready to cook. 🥓🐖
🎟 Tickets: 1 for $5 | 5 for $20
📅 Drawing: September 21, 2025 (Winners will be notified)
📍 Pick up at Grantfork Meats by September 27
All proceeds benefit Madison County CAREE/Ag in the Classroom, helping us share agriculture knowledge with students across the county.
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
-Email [email protected]
-Message us on Facebook
We will accept cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal.

02/09/2025

We have 4 market hogs available for purchase going to Grantfork Meats, Tuesday, February 25th.

Weights will be from 250-290 lbs live weight (180-210 lbs hanging weight). The price is $0.85/lb hanging weight for the hog. Processing will be paid directly to Grantfork when meat is picked up. Please let me know if you would like one and we can get you on this list.

-Tim Kruckeberg

01/26/2025

We have 4 market hogs available for purchase going to Grantfork Meats, this Tuesday, January 28th.

Weights will be from 220-270 lbs live weight (180-210 lbs hanging weight). The price is $0.85/lb hanging weight for the hog. Processing will be paid directly to Grantfork when meat is picked up. Please let me know if you would like one and we can get you on this list.

This is the first time I have reached out publicly to do this. If there is strong interest we could deliver hogs more often throughout the year.

Please let me know ASAP. I will need to cancel my reservations with if I do not get them sold.

-Tim Kruckeberg

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02/23/2024

I appreciate all the buyers and everyone spreading the word on first two groups of hogs we sold.

We will be taking our final group of hogs until this summer to Grantfork Meats on March 5th. The price will be $0.85/lb hanging weight on this group. The price this summer will almost certainly be higher so if you are on the fence about getting one I would recommend you get one from this group. I currently have 2 available.

To address a few of the questions and comments I received, here is a quick summary:

Processing costs vary. There is a $75 slaughter fee then $0.95/lb butcher cost. There is additional cost for sausage, burgers, or brats. Reach out to Grantfork Meats for more details or clarification.
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Actual pounds of meat you take home will vary but will be approximately 70% of the dressed/hanging weight. The size hogs we are taking in should get you 130-160 lbs of meat. A quick google search of hog butchering cut sheet will give you a lot of nice breakdowns on the different cuts you can get.

Our price is based on the market and what we are selling hogs for. Unfortunately, I can not predict exactly what the market will do but in general the price is lower in the winter (now) and quite a bit higher in the summer. If a hog is purchased during the seasonal highs of the market, it will likely be $1.10-1.50/lb.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

02/19/2024

I will be taking another group of 7 hogs to Grantfork Meats March 5th. Price on this group will be $0.85/lb hanging weight. Please let me know if you would like to be on the list.

-Tim

01/28/2024

Thank you to everyone who purchased a hog or inquired on the first group of hogs. I have reached out to everyone who signed up for the first group. If you expected to hear from me but didn't receive a message on Facebook or a text from me let me know and I will get you on with the next group. Due to the high demand and quick sell out we are going to take 10 additional hogs to Grantfork Meats on Tuesday, February 20th. See information below.

We have 10 more market hogs available for purchase going to Grantfork Meats, Tuesday, February 20th.
Weights will be from 220-270 lbs live weight (180-210 lbs hanging weight). The price is $0.75/lb hanging weight for the hog. Processing will be paid directly to Grantfork when meat is picked up. Please let me know if you would like a half or whole hog and we can get you on this list.

To address a few of the questions and comments I received, here is a quick summary.

Processing costs vary. There is a $75 slaughter fee then $0.95/lb butcher cost. There is additional cost for sausage, burgers, or brats. Reach out to Grantfork for more details or clarification.

Actual pounds of meat you take home will vary but will be approximately 70% of the dressed/hanging weight. The size hogs we are taking in should get you 130-160 lbs of meat.

Our price is based on the market and what we are selling hogs for. Unfortunately, I can not predict exactly what the market will do but in general the price is lower in the winter (now) and quite a bit higher in the summer. If a hog is purchased during the seasonal highs of the market, it will likely be over $1/lb.

-Tim Kruckeberg

01/26/2024

I have all 10 slots filled. I will reach out to everyone I have down this weekend. If you don't hear from me by Monday and you thought you were on the list please let me know. With the quick filling of orders I am planning to do this again towards the end of February with another 8-12 depending on how many people want one. Please let me know if you would like one in the next group. Thanks to everyone getting one and everyone who spread the word.

-Tim

01/24/2024

We have 10 market hogs available for purchase going to Grantfork Meats, Tuesday, February 13th.

Weights will be from 220-270 lbs live weight (180-210 lbs hanging weight). The price is $0.75/lb hanging weight for the hog. Processing will be paid directly to Grantfork when meat is picked up. Please let me know if you would like one and we can get you on this list.

This is the first time I have reached out publicly to do this. If there is strong interest we could deliver hogs more often throughout the year.

-Tim Kruckeberg

07/17/2023

Kruckeberg Farms is hiring a full-time, year round employee to help with planting, management, and harvest of crops, as well as, general farm labor to include truck driving, equipment maintenance and repair. We are a diverse, mid-sized farm that raises corn, soybeans, wheat, horseradish, and pigs. Competitive wage and benefits are being offered with opportunity for growth within the farm. Applicants must have a willingness to learn, ability to work with others, and a strong worth ethic.
Job Type:
-Full-Time
Wage and benefits:
-starting at $24/hour depending on ability and experience
-Health Insurance Premium Cost Share
-Simple IRA with matching contribution*
-Paid Time Off*
*After minimum time of employment
Schedule:
-Weekdays 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Will vary depending on task and season)
-*Extended hours and weekends required during peak seasons in Spring and Fall
Location:
-Moro, IL
Requirements:
-Operate tillage, planting, and application equipment. Currently all equipment is modern Case IH power units with Precision Planting, Raven, and AgLeader monitors and controls in planting and application equipment.
-Conduct year round truck driving as needed to include hauling grain, liquid, pigs, and horseradish using a variety of trailers
-Manage and conduct routine preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist in maintaining records of work
-Assist with tile installation and maintenance and other off season field upkeep tasks
-Work independently and be self-motivated to accomplish tasks
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
-Work well with others
-Dependable and reliable to show up and accomplish tasks daily
-Adaptable and flexible to adjust to changes based on weather and priorities
Experience:
-2 years of general farm labor
-Semi driving experience
-Basic equipment maintenance
-Pig handling preferred but, not required
License:
-Class-A CDL
-Clean driving record with ability to pass background check, drug test, and become insured

02/01/2021

Kruckeberg Farms is hiring a full-time, year round employee to help with planting, management, and harvest of crops, as well as, general farm labor to include truck driving, equipment maintenance and repair. We are a diverse, mid-sized farm that raises corn, soybeans, wheat, horseradish, and pigs. Competitive wage and benefits are being offered with opportunity for growth within the farm. Applicants must have a willingness to learn, ability to work with others, and a strong worth ethic.
Job Type:
-Full-Time
Wage and benefits:
-starting at $20/hour depending on ability and experience
-Health Insurance Premium Cost Share
-Simple IRA with matching contribution*
-Paid Time Off*
*After minimum time of employment
Schedule:
-Weekdays 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Will vary depending on task and season)
-*Extended hours and weekends required during peak seasons in Spring and Fall
Location:
-Moro, IL
Requirements:
-Operate tillage, planting, and application equipment. Currently all equipment is modern Case IH power units with AgLeader monitors and controls in planting and application equipment.
-Conduct year round truck driving as needed to include hauling grain, liquid, pigs, and horseradish using a variety of trailers
-Manage and conduct routine preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and assist in maintaining records of work
-Assist with tile installation and maintenance and other off season field upkeep tasks
-Work independently and be self-motivated to accomplish tasks
-Ability to lift 50 pounds
-Work well with others
-Dependable and reliable to show up and accomplish tasks daily
-Adaptable and flexible to adjust to changes based on weather and priorities
Experience:
-2 years of general farm labor
-Semi driving experience
-Basic equipment maintenance
-Pig handling preferred but, not required
License:
-Class-A CDL
-Clean driving record with ability to pass background check, drug test, and become insured