Pig Farming

Do you want to know how to turn your pig farm into a profitable business? Look no further! Whether you’re about to buy your first pig or you already have a pig farm, this guide is a must-have. By listening to this audiobook, you will: learn why pig farming is more than just producing meat; discover the various types of pigs and which pig will best suit your needs; how to build proper housing and fencing for your pigs; learn what your pigs need and how to care for them properly; learn the nutritional needs of pigs and how to feed them well; and more.

The restoration agriculture system described in this award-winning book works! It is possible for humans to produce staple foods using perennial agricultural ecosystems that actually improve the quality of the environment. This can be done on a backyard, farm, or ranch scale and is needed right now - on a global scale. Restoration Agriculture explains how we can have all of the benefits of natural, perennial ecosystems and create agricultural systems that imitate nature in form and function while still providing for our food, building, fuel, and many other needs.

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Barry Estabrook, author of the New York Times bestseller Tomatoland, now explores the dark side of the American pork industry. Drawing on his personal experiences raising pigs as well as his sharp investigative instincts, he covers the range of the human-porcine experience. He embarks on nocturnal feral pig hunts in Texas. He visits farmers who raise animals in vast confinement barns for Smithfield and Tyson, two of the country's biggest pork producers.

Dive into the fascinating world of Hampshire Pigs with "The Hampshire Handbook," your comprehensive guide to becoming a successful Hampshire Pig farmer. An insightful exploration awaits you, not only into the rich historical context behind these winsome pigs but also a clear portrait of the breed's physical traits and unique temperament. "The Hampshire Handbook" guides its readers through the often-challenging process of site selection and preparation. It also illustrates the specific infrastructure requirements associated with this unique breed. The book is enriched with insights into ...

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