Area farmers say a new requirement that pork sold in Massachusetts is produced with humane housing conditions for pigs could make locally raised meat more competitive at market.

Rivkin says the goal is to share Berkshire Farm Sanctuary’s mission in one of the commonwealth’s most remote and economically challenged regions to a larger audience.

Once you try it, you will understand why Berkshire pork sells for 60 [cents] per lb. wholesale–about 50% more than factory-grown skinny pigs–and about $9 for a jumbo pork chop online.