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Why Do Pigs Like Mud?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJune 28, 2019

We’ve all seen a little pig rolling around in the mud and loving every second of it. But the question comes up “why do they do it?” Many people think that it’s because pigs are dirty animals. This is not the case, pigs are actually very clean animals. In this article we dig in to…

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Is Organic Meat Really Better for you?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaMay 15, 2019

This question has come up quite a bit around my house and probably yours at some point, is organic meat really that much better than regular? The answer is kind of. The USDA allows for certain chemicals to be used in the production of “organic” livestock. I put organic in quotes because honestly in my…

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2018 Pork Industry Infographic
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaFebruary 12, 2019

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Why Do Pigs Root?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 25, 2019

Why Do Pigs Root? Simply put pigs root to look for food and to get iron. Pigs are naturally iron deficient so rooting gets them the iron they need. What Is Rooting Rooting is a natural behavior of pigs where they use their snout to push or nudge into something repeatedly. It gets its name…

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Why Do Pigs Have Nose Rings?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 24, 2019

Many people have no idea why pigs have nose rings. You may be surprised to find out that it’s not for looks. There is actually a real purpose for them. It keeps them from rooting Now this is a practice that I personally do not believe is right. Yes, while it may be true that…

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What are the Benefits of Raising Pigs?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 23, 2019

I always have people ask me the same question, “Why do you raise pigs?” This can be a hard question to answer. I can’t use the response “because they’re awesome” because that won’t answer their question. So I’ve sat down and taken the time to write out a number of the reasons I love raising…

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Why Does Farm Raised Meat Cost More?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 23, 2019

There are a number of reasons farm raised meat costs more than store bought. In many cases it boils down to your location. Keep reading and we will dive into some of the reasons why this is. Feed Costs Imagine for a minute that you own a small farm and are raising animals for meat.…

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Pigs, Hogs & Boars: Facts About Swine
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 20, 2019

Pigs are mammals with stocky bodies, flat snouts that can move independently of their heads, small eyes and large ears. They are also highly intelligent, social animals, and are found all over the world. Pigs are in the Suidae family, which includes eight genera and 16 species. Among those species are wild boars, warthogs, and…

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Can safely cooked pork be pink?
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 3, 2019

In 2011 the USDA released a new recommendation for cooking pork.  The USDA now recommends that like beef, veal, and lamb, whole cuts of pork should be cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, then allowed to sit for three minutes.  Under Secretary Elisabeth Hagen was quoted with saying:

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Grocery Store Meat Vs Farm Fresh Meat
General Info & TipsBy JoshuaJanuary 1, 2019

A question many people have today is why is supermarket meat is cheaper than meat you can purchase fresh from a farm or ranch. There are reasons to make the best choice for yourself and your family.

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