Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs: Care-facilities-management-breeds - Softcover

Klober, Kelly

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Synopsis

Learn how to successfully raise your own pigs. Stressing the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, Kelly Klober provides expert tips on making your hog operation more efficient and profitable. Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs will give beginners the confidence they need to succeed, while inspiring experienced farmers to try new techniques and experiment with new breeds. 

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About the Author

Kelly Klober is the author of Storey’s Guide to Raising Pigs and has raised purebred hogs on his Missouri farm for almost 40 years. He writes, speaks, and consults on many small-farm topics, including farmers’ markets, breed preservation, chicken health, and sustainable practices.
 

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A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Small-Scale Pig Raising

A Guide to Raising Pigs offers small-scale farmers and 4-H or FFA youngsters clear, illustrated information about every aspect of pig raising including:

-- Choosing the right breeds

-- Feeding and housing

-- Health maintenance and disease prevention

-- Breeding

-- Butchering and pork processing

-- Fitting and showing

-- Pig raising as a business

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9781603424745: Storey's Guide to Raising Pigs: Care, Facilities, Management, Breeds

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ISBN 10:  1603424741 ISBN 13:  9781603424745
Publisher: Storey Books, 2010
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