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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.…
Read MoreTrailer training challenged by acorns
The story of the pigs who porked out on acorns.
Read MoreFall, 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…
Read MorePigs 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…
Read MoreClass of 2023
The 2023 pigs have arrived!
Read MoreBlackberry 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.
Read MoreWhat’s new for December 2022’s pork harvest
What’s new and what’s changed for the December 2022 butcher date.
Read MoreNow for something different: goats!
I’ve hired goats to get my pasture under control and one particular doe makes an ungodly, ungoatlike sound when she spots a human.
Read MoreWhat’s new and planned for 2022
What happened to spring this year? As I write this in the latter half of June, it’s another day with rain in the forecast. I definitely prefer it to hot and dry, as much of the rest of the country is getting. The last of my yearling pigs went to the butcher on April 18,…
Read MoreBerkshire pork season end leads to ruminations
My butcher dates for this year are done, so it’s my chance to reflect on my growing year. Berkshire pigs are renowned for the fat marbling in the meat, and the results of my first year of raising Berkshire pigs did not disappoint. The meat is bright pink, juicy, and tender. I worked hard to…
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