We never imagined that we would have pigs on our farm.
It wasn't until our son enlightened us to the horrors of commercial meat production that we were converted.
Now each year brings new pigs to enjoy fresh air, mud, and roots to snuffle, as well as lavish attention from the family.
They run, they play and do everything pigs love to do...
People wonder how we can raise meat "we know." A good question.
From our perspective it is easier to eat something that we know lived a full and happy life
than to support an industry that is cruel and inhumane.
If you would like us to raise a pig for you, it must be contracted by January 1st, for August delivery,
or you can bid on them in the 4-H auction at the North Idaho Fair.
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Boris and Natasha were the first pigs on the farm. Arek, our oldest son decided he would like to try swine for his 4-H project. With the leader living right next door, he had a solid campaign. Now each year brings new piglets...see how they grow! |
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Our pigs enjoy access to the woods and shade from giant trees... A cool breeze blows from the ravine to give them the feeling of "air-conditioning" all summer long...Life is good! |
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Here is Autumn with a May pig...
The Pig’s Prayer
Thanks for the farmer
Who keeps me fed
Scratches my back
And scratches my head.
Thanks for the mud.
Thanks for the rain.
Thanks for the farmer
Once again. |
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...and here is the same pig in August! |
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Arek showing his finished pig at auction
after receiving a blue ribbon in both quality and showmanship. |
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Links for Learning
A powerful 18-minute documentary video tracing the development of commercial pig rearing in America - from the small-scale family farms of yesterday - to the corporate owned pig factories
How is commercial pork raised? Well-written article on the movement from local farming to commercial production. Explains, factually, how industrial pork is bred and raised. No "offensive" pictures.
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