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Raising Pasture Pork

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There’s a lot of work that goes into raising pigs on pasture. Aaron Moore, Small Farms Agent, and Rachel Owens, Livestock Agent, have documented raising three pigs on pasture. These videos show how the pigs grew and developed over time, highlight different management practices and considerations, and provide helpful information for anyone looking to dive into raising pigs on pasture. Additionally, this page has resources to provide more information about these topics to anyone who wants to dig a little deeper.

Video 1 – Introducing Feeder Pigs

Aaron Moore, Small Farms Agent, introduces the Raising Pasture Pork Video Series and discuss obtaining the feeder pigs and getting them adjusted to their new home.

Video 2 -Transitioning To Pasture

In this video, Aaron Moore, Small Farms Agent, shows how we have started transitioning these pigs out to a pasture setting.

Video 3 – Starter Diet Basics

We are back with the third video in our Raising Pasture Pork Series. This week, Rachel Owens and Aaron Moore are discussing some nutrition and water considerations for your pasture pigs.

Video 4 – Pasture Management

Join Aaron Moore and Rachel Owens as they discuss some considerations for managing your pastures when raising pigs.

Video 5 – Perimeter Fencing

Keeping your pigs inside the pasture is very important to avoid unnecessary headaches down the road. Join Aaron Moore and Rachel Owens as they talk about appropriate perimeter fencing considerations for your pasture-raised pigs.

Video 6 – Preparing for Processing

Our pigs are about ready for the processor. How do you determine if your pigs are ready? Join Aaron Moore, Small Farms Agent, and Rachel Owens, Livestock Agent, as they talk about what to look for to determine proper finish for pigs

Video 7 – Transport

It’s finally time to take our pigs to the processor! In this video, Rachel Owens, Livestock Agent, and Aaron Moore, Small Farms Agent, discuss how they are transporting the pigs and some regulation requirements.

Additional Resources

Meat Handlers License: To sell meat, you will need a meat handlers license through the NCDA at: https://www.ncagr.gov/MeatPoultry/pdf/How%20to%20Become%20a%20Meat%20and%20Poultry%20Handler.pdf
CEFS- Center for Environmental Farming Systems- Pastured Pork Production Resources- Covers nutrition, health, reproduction, infrastructure, and pasture management at: https://cefs.ncsu.edu/resource_category/pastured-pork-production/
Pork Association- Cuts of Pork Interactive resource- discusses different cuts, methods for best cooking and various recipes at: https://pork.org/cuts/