Upcoming Classes!
Space is limited—8 Participants max for all classes!
Homestead Pig Breeding 201
Next Date TBD
Cost $150/person
$50 deposit to register
Homestead Piglets 101
Saturday Oct 17th
and
Saturday Oct 31st
Cost $150/person
$50 deposit to register
What You’ll Learn in Homestead Pig Breeding 201
Genetics and selecting to improve your herd
Castration
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
Q&A as you direct the day!
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!”