{"product_id":"pastured-pork-production-rodale-institutes-guide-to-raising-hogs-outdoors-profitably","title":"Pastured Pork Production: Rodale Institute's Guide to Raising Hogs Outdoors Profitably","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise Pigs. Improve the Land. Build a More Resilient Farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does it really take to raise pigs successfully on pasture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt takes more than good land and healthy animals. A successful pastured pork operation requires thoughtful pasture management, sound nutrition, effective health practices, efficient infrastructure, careful financial planning, and a clear strategy for getting pork to market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastured Pork Production: Rodale Institute’s Guide to Raising Hogs Outdoors Profitably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings these pieces together in one comprehensive resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor Rick Carr draws on Rodale Institute’s research and experience developing a working pastured pork system to explore how farmers can raise pigs outdoors while managing labor, feed costs, animal welfare, soil health, and profitability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book takes you through the entire enterprise—from choosing a production model and establishing pastures to feeding and caring for pigs, managing health and parasites, selecting productive stock, farrowing, marketing pork, and evaluating the economics of the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also get an inside look at Rodale Institute’s pastured pork system, including its approach to housing, feeding, watering, pasture access, labor efficiency, and management. The book includes research findings, financial information, field observations, building plans, and practical lessons that farmers can adapt to their own circumstances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasture management and rotational grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed and nutrition for pastured pigs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwine health and parasite management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding, farrowing, and piglet management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelecting profitable stock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHousing, fencing, water, and feeding systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm economics and budgeting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing and pork marketing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic and regenerative organic certification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrating pigs into diversified and regenerative farming systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for farmers and producers working at a range of scales, this book recognizes that every farm is different. Climate, soil, land availability, markets, infrastructure, and plans for growth all influence the right production system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're planning a new pastured pork enterprise or looking for ways to improve an existing operation, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastured Pork Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides practical knowledge and a research-informed framework for making better decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaise pigs with purpose—and build a production system that works for your animals, your land, and your farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acres U.S.A. ®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52886953853159,"sku":"7903","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1829\/3249\/files\/pigs.jpg?v=1792599266","url":"https:\/\/bookstore.acresusa.com\/products\/pastured-pork-production-rodale-institutes-guide-to-raising-hogs-outdoors-profitably","provider":"Acres U.S.A. ®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}