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Recently featured in SRQ Daily — the hyper-local morning newsletter from SRQ Magazine that highlights neighborhood news, food, culture, and community stories — Shogun Farms is gaining attention not just for its unusual agricultural mission but also for how its products are showing up in local kitchens and menus. SRQ Daily covers dining trends and regional flavors that make Sarasota and the surrounding Gulf Coast such a dynamic destination for food lovers.

One standout mention came in the July 16, 2024 Dining & Food Edition, where SRQ Daily spotlighted how wild boar from Shogun Farms is being incorporated into dishes at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub on Longboat Key. Chef Justin Kurtz is using Shogun’s wild boar in house-made components like smoked ham hocks in braised collard greens and sausage in gravy — a nod to the farm’s sustainable and locally sourced influence on regional cuisine.

This kind of coverage reflects a broader trend in the Sarasota-Bradenton area: diners and chefs alike are seeking out locally produced, responsibly raised ingredients — from seafood to specialty meats — that tell a story as compelling as their flavor. SRQ Daily brings these stories to readers each morning, whether it’s behind-the-scenes on local farms, new restaurant menus, or community happenings worth knowing.

For Shogun Farms, that story isn’t just about meat on the plate. It’s about turning an ecological challenge — Florida’s feral hog population — into an opportunity for sustainable agriculture, economic value, and delicious food that feeds the local community. Coverage like this in SRQ Daily helps connect farmers and chefs with curious eaters who care about where their food comes from.