Small Scale Pork Production

Interest in small-scale, backyard pork production is growing each year. Unfortunately, small scale production is different than it was 10, 20 or 50 years ago. Rules and neighbor attitudes have changed. The availability of feed and markets has declined. The following links will provide some basic information to consider when evaluating small-scale pork production.

Issues Concerning Pork Production in Alabama (9/1997)

Steps in Developing a Pork Production Unit in Alabama (4/2000)

Simple Farrowing Facilities (Midwest Planning Service Plan 72630)

Evaluating Alternative Feedstuffs for Swine (9/2000)

Fencing Pastures and Drylots for Hogs (05/2002)

Swine Herd Monitoring: Feed (04/2003)

Producing Pork on a Small Scale (02/2004)

Housing and Pastures for Sows (02/2010)

Swine Production Records ANR-844

Biosecurity in Swine Production ANR-1224

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