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Upcoming Classes!

Space is limited—8 Participants max for all classes!

Piglet Handling And Husbandry 201

June 27th, 2026 9AM—in Charlestown NH

Homestead Piglets 101

Next Date TBD

Cost $150/person

$50 deposit to register

What You’ll Learn in Piglet Handling And Husbandry 201

  • Castration demonstration

  • Piglet handling and restraint

  • Ear notching and ID

  • Iron and Ivermectin supplementation

  • Assessing for hernias and other defects

  • When to seek veterinary help

  • Farrowing management + gestational nutrition

*this class does not constitute veterinary medicine of any kind and is not meant to be a substitute for it. I am not a licensed vet and you will not gain any certification to practice animal medical care as a result of taking this class. Our demonstrations will all be done on our own animals with students taking on the role of observers. We do not offer castration services for your animals.

What You’ll Learn in Homestead Pigs 101

  • Planning for commercial or recreational goals

  • Site selection, shelter, fencing and infrastructure

  • Breeds, best meat quality and temperament

  • Feed, costs, sources and free supplements

  • Feeding, free feed, hand feed and finishing

  • Handling and medical care/management

  • Selecting a breeder and assessing piglets

  • Selecting a butcher, budgets, expectations and quality

  • Send your questions and we will add it!

  • Q&A as you direct the day!

All participants will go home with some of our pastured pork and merch!

PLUS...

Students will get top priority for our piglet reservation waitlist!