How to Raise Pigs

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 Pigsguides 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.Hasheider, Philip is the author of 'How to Raise Pigs', published 2008 under ISBN 9780760331583 and ISBN 0760331588.