Get introduced to the topic of raising heritage pigs from "Pork" Rhyne of The Livestock Conservancy. Learn about the value of heritage breeds, which were carefully selected and bred over time. Get to ...

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - We all know of dissecting animals in science class but what about raising an animal? The Limestone County Career Technical Center knows all about that. For the fourth ...

In the wake of World War II, the rise of industrial agriculture fundamentally changed the world of meat production. Large-scale operations prioritized a few specialized pig breeds, optimized for ...

A couple of observations on the article “From Gourmet Pork to Subsistence Farming.” First, raising pigs may be more time consuming than dry farming beans and Mr. Steele is getting along in years. But ...

After offering a webinar last month on home butchering, Penn State Extension will offer a similar online session Thursday for those interested in raising their own pigs and poultry. The two-hour ...