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How to Build an Affordable Pig Shed

A simple pig shelter can provide shade, rain protection, and wind protection without requiring an expensive barn.

Smoky Mountain Acres

Smoky Mountain Acres

The History of Appalachian Farming

Appalachian History

The History of Appalachian Farming

Appalachian farming developed around small family farms, livestock, gardens, woodland resources, and the challenges of mountain terrain.

Smoky Mountain Acres

Smoky Mountain Acres

A Brief History of Cosby, Tennessee

Appalachian History

A Brief History of Cosby, Tennessee

Cosby, Tennessee has a long Appalachian history shaped by mountain farming, timber, family homesteads, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Smoky Mountain Acres

Smoky Mountain Acres

Smoky Mountain Farm Tours & Farm Animals FAQ

Learn more about visiting Smoky Mountain Acres in Cosby, Tennessee, our private farm tours, family activities, and the animals and farm products we offer.

Where is Smoky Mountain Acres located?

Smoky Mountain Acres is located in Cosby, Tennessee, near Cosby Campground and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We are a convenient stop for families visiting the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Cosby, and the surrounding East Tennessee area.

What can we do on a farm tour?

Our farm tours give visitors a chance to experience a working family farm in the Smoky Mountains. Depending on the animals and season, guests may be able to pet animals, feed animals, meet our pigs, sheep, and chickens, explore the farm, and enjoy play equipment for children.

Are your Smoky Mountain farm tours good for children and families?

Yes. Smoky Mountain Acres is designed to be a family-friendly farm experience. Children can see farm animals up close, learn about life on a small Appalachian farm, and enjoy our outdoor play equipment. Farm tours are a good activity for families looking for things to do near Cosby and the Great Smoky Mountains.

What does pasture-raised mean at Smoky Mountain Acres?

It means our pigs, chickens, and sheep have meaningful access to pasture where they can root, scratch, forage, or graze. Pasture is part of their living environment, but it does not mean every animal eats grass only or never receives supplemental feed.

Are your animals fed organic feed?

Yes. When supplemental feed is needed, we choose organic feed appropriate for each species. This describes the feed we use and does not mean our animals or products are USDA Certified Organic unless the applicable certification is in place.

Do you use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides?

We do not use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on our farm. We manage the land through observation, animal movement, pasture rotation, forage recovery, and seasonal adjustments.

What happens to pasture-raised animals during winter?

Pasture growth slows in winter, so we adjust care realistically. Sheep may rely more on hay, pigs may need more supplemental feed, and chickens find fewer insects and growing plants. We provide appropriate feed, stored forage, shelter, and water as conditions require.

Are the animals comfortable around visitors?

Our animals are handled and observed regularly, and many are comfortable and curious around people. They still have individual temperaments, so all farm-tour interactions are calm, supervised, and guided by animal welfare.

Can visitors pet and feed the farm animals?

Yes, when conditions allow. One of the highlights of visiting Smoky Mountain Acres is interacting with our farm animals. Guests may have opportunities to pet and feed pigs, sheep, chickens, and other animals under our supervision.

Do you sell pigs, sheep, chickens, and farm-fresh eggs?

Yes. We periodically offer pigs for homesteads, breeding, pets, or whole-hog meat purchases, along with sheep, chickens, and farm-fresh chicken eggs. Availability changes throughout the year, so contact Smoky Mountain Acres for current livestock and farm product availability.

Do you sell Kune Kune pigs for pets, homesteads, or meat?

Yes. Smoky Mountain Acres raises Kune Kune pigs and may have pigs available for families looking for a farm pet, homestead livestock, breeding animals, or pasture-raised pork. We also periodically offer whole pigs for meat. Contact us for current pigs, piglets, pricing, and availability in Cosby, Tennessee. See the Sale Barn for the piglets currently listed.

Do you sell packaged meat?

No. Our current hog offering is whole hogs by reservation when available. We do not sell packaged meat or individual retail cuts.

Are eggs available right now?

Eggs are currently sold out. Availability changes with daylight, weather, flock size, molting, and season. You can request an update through the livestock page or join the farm list.

Do you offer pet milk or a dairy herd share?

We have a dairy cow and a herd-share option for pet milk, but it is currently sold out. Use the availability request form to ask about future openings and details.

How do I find out when products or animals become available?

Check the livestock availability page, contact the farm, or join the Farm List. We send occasional updates about whole hog reservations, eggs, pet milk herd shares, chickens, livestock, and farm tours.

How can I join the Smoky Mountain Acres Farm List?

Visit the Join the Farm List page and submit your name, email, and the updates you care about. Joining the list does not reserve an animal or product; it keeps you informed when something is actually available.

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ASK FOR STREET, Cosby, TN 37722

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423.248.2218