Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs…
Getting Started with Pigs
Below are some general guidelines for raising pigs. This information does not…
The Sad Fate of Mr. Piggy
I have friends who started homesteading in Arkansas back in the early…
Pastured Pig Pilgrimage: Moving Pastured Pigs, and a Few Stops Along the Way
I'm not sure if I agree with the widely-held homily that pigs…
Raising American Guinea Hogs on the Homestead
Larry and I were married on May Day, an ancient holiday dear…
Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats
Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into…
Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and…
Too Close for Comfort: One Woman’s Misadventures in Pasture Creation
I reflected it was an odd way to spend a morning. Crammed…
The Journey: Farmyard to Freezer
When we first moved to our farm, we purchased two Duroc barrows…
