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 ...

In an exciting new development, the North Carolina Natural Hog Growers Association (NCNHGA) and Fudge Family Farms have begun requiring all of their member farms to be accredited by the Animal Welfare ...

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 ...

The homesteaders at Gold Shaw Farm break down the exact profits and expenses involved in raising three pigs.

PEMBROKE — Alicia Keller, 18, is a stickler when it comes to doting care for her pigs. She wants their hair oiled and brushed, their ears scratched and the animals walked twice daily in the back yard.

VERMONTVILLE – Once nearly extinct, a woolly pig that originated in Hungary is thriving on a small farm in the Adirondack Park. The Mangalitsa pig, which stands out for its curly white hair, was ...