Haywood and Retha Leigh

At Leigh’s Pork and Beef, we are dedicated to bringing an old-fashioned sensibility back to farming. Located near the Albemarle Sound in Plymouth, NC, our farm relies on time-tested methods of animal husbandry to produce premium meats that are free from unnatural additives and unnecessary processing.  These are the principles Haywood Leigh first learned farming alongside his father at age eight, and they’ve guided him in the business for over two decades.
     Unlike many farmers, we insist on growing and storing our own grain.  We cultivate corn and soybeans on our land and barter with a neighboring farmer who bales it for hay. By splitting the labor that way, we both can ensure that our animals get a dependable food supply from a nearby source. In addition, our pigs and cows are allowed to roam freely on the 45 acre farm, grazing at their leisure. We plan to keep the herd small so that we can continue to focus on quality.
Our farm’s  motto, “farming for a healthier future,” reflects our commitment to sustainable, small-scale meat production. In an age where factory farming dominates the industry, it can be hard to make a living this way but Haywood and his wife, Retha,  agree the rewards are immense. 

Leigh Farms
651 Reno Road
Plymouth, North Carolina 27962
leigh@wownc.org
252-217-8292
252-793-2236
Plymouth, NC