Pigs were once known as "mortgage lifters," a term that endears them to many small farmers. Whether you want a pig on your property for pleasure or profit, on a small scale or large, this is the book you should have.
From first considerations to last, choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs. Whats the story behind the modern pork industry? What are the advantages of raising pigs on a small scale, and what does it take in the way of resources and accommodations?
After delving into these questions, author Philip Hasheider goes into the details of housing, feeding, and caring for pigs, as well as breeding, showing, and marketing them--as a project, a hobby, or a business, or just to have one of these unique porcine characters around the farmyard. His book also includes a glossary of terms, a list of resources, and information about pork organizations, regulations, and ordinances.
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Whether you want a pig for pleasure or profit, on a small scale or large, this is the book you should have. From choosing a breed to bringing home the bacon, this approachable, authoritative guide covers every facet of raising pigs. What’s the story behind the modern pork industry? What are the advantages of raising pigs on a small scale, and what does it take in the way of resources and accommodations? After delving into these questions, author Philip Hasheider goes into the details of housing, feeding, and caring for pigs, as well as breeding, showing, and marketing them.
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No matter if your goal is to raise one pig or a herd, the expert advice in this hands-on guidebook will tell you all you need to know. How to Raise Pigs guides readers through swine operations from beginning to end. With more than 200 color photographs, the book covers conventional, sustainable, and organic farming practices.
Easy-to-follow advice helps you:
-Choose and buy the pigs suitable for you
-House and feed pigs
-Manage your herd and keep it healthy
-Breed your herd
-Deliver and raise piglets
-Show pigs at fairs and club meets
Since 1928, the National FFA Organization—formerly known as Future Farmers of America—has been dedicated to agricultural education. Today, there are more than 500,000 members in 7,358 chapters in all 50 states, as well as 5,000,000 alumni around the country.
The contents of this book were reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk, Purdue University Associate Professor of the Youth Development and Ag. Education Department, in accordance with industry standards.
Author Philip Hasheider grew up on a cattle and swine farm in southeastern Wisconsin. He currently farms near Sauk City, Wisconsin.
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My mother bought me this book as a present after I bought a few pigs. It has been worth its weight in gold! I have used it to customize my feed, set my breeding dates and so much more! I recommend it to every one I sell pigs to!
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best pig raising book!!,
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i've purchased a couple of pig raising book and this one tops them all!! all the info you will need to raise pigs. small scale to large scale. great book
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Book was good for over all information. I just wish it went into a little more detail on topics such as what age pigs can be bred. I couldn't find anything on this. But over all a good book for health, feed, housing, etc. I would recommend this book because it does have some very good information.
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