Getting Started with Pigs
Below are some general guidelines for raising pigs. This information does not…
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…
Raising Animals That May Try to Eat You: A Pastured Pigs Experience
Early in our farming venture, the first year we kept pastured pigs…