Welcome
Naw, not a ranch, we just have delusions of grandeur.
It's a microfarm in Lebanon, Oregon.
Slice of heaven.
Cougars, coyotes, deer, turkeys.
Pigs of the edible variety. Cats.
"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–
Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot–
And whether pigs have wings."
–Lewis Carroll
Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There (1872)
News
Have you heard of Ractopamine?
There is an additive to animal feed that many are unaware of. There is no required mention of it on food labels. There is controversy over its use. It is currently restricted in 160 nations in the world. So, is it safe? I will present what I have found, and you can decide for yourself.…
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Trailer training challenged by acorns
The story of the pigs who porked out on acorns.
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Fall, apples, pork!
I’m sure we all feel the transition into fall, especially the dwindling hours of sunlight, right? The rain a couple weeks ago was a gift, and now we get to enjoy cooler days and start mentally preparing ourselves for rainy season. I’m very pleased to report that as of last night, all pork shares have…
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Pigs are SO smart (or are they?)
It’s quite remarkable but about 90% of the time when I mention I raise pigs, the response is “Oh wow, pigs are SO smart.” I’m guessing that most of the folks who say this have no experience with pigs, but I even hear some farmers say this as well. If “SO smart” means smarter than…
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Class of 2023
The 2023 pigs have arrived!
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Blackberry root eradication with pigs
Berkshire pigs love to root out and eat blackberry roots so I’m helping them out and it’s win-win teamwork.
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