From the Back Cover No matter if your goal is to raise one pig or a herd, the expert advice in this hands-on guidebook will tell you all you need to know. How to Raise Pigs guides readers through swine operations from beginning to end. With more than 200 color photographs, the book covers conventional, sustainable, and organic farming practices.   Easy-to-follow advice helps you: -Choose and buy the pigs suitable for you -House and feed pigs -Manage your herd and keep it healthy -Breed your herd -Deliver and raise piglets -Show pigs at fairs and club meets               Since 1928, the National FFA Organization—formerly known as Future Farmers of America—has been dedicated to agricultural education. Today, there are more than 500,000 members in 7,358 chapters in all 50 states, as well as 5,000,000 alumni around the country.             The contents of this book were reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk, Purdue University Associate Professor of the Youth Development and Ag. Education Department, in accordance with industry standards.             Author Philip Hasheider grew up on a cattle and swine farm in southeastern Wisconsin. He currently farms near Sauk City, Wisconsin. Read more About the Author Philip Hasheider has combined his interests in agriculture, cattle, and history to write seven books, including his two most recent in this series, How to Raise Cattle and now How to Raise Pigs. He has written numerous articles for national and international dairy breed publications and has relied upon his 4-H and FFA experience for writing this book. Philip was the recipient of the 2005 Book of Merit Award presented by the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin State Genealogical Society for The Ancestry and Descendants of Alpheus & Sally (Copeland) Bass. His diverse work has appeared in the Wisconsin Academy of Review, The Capital Times, Wisconsin State Journal, Sickle & Sheaf, Old Sauk Trails, Sauk Prairie Area Historical Society Newsletter, Sauk Prairie Eagle, and Holstein World. He currently farms near Sauk City, Wisconsin, with his wife and two children. Read more
E**K
Must read for all aspiring pig raising enthusiast. Much more work than walking the dog.
No more ignorant of the huge amount of work behind that delicious crispy bacon I am about to chomp down. Excellent pedagogical book for aspiring layman wanting to raise pigs. Comprehensive handling that gives pros and cons. Definitely alot of work and experience gathering with time and practice to raise pigs successfully.
S**N
Not a "how to" book
The name implies practical knowledge of how to raise pigs ~ It is basically a history and overview of the pig enterprise. It advises you to seek experts on health, feed, etc. On housing it basically states it is a necessity and provides an overview of different types. The pictures were more informative than the writing.For anyone looking for practical information on raising pigs ~ this is not the book for them.
S**G
Great Read - Great Information
Loved the book. I bought the book before my venture into raising pigs. Enjoyed reading and now enjoying my pigs. My 2 sows and barrow are now of breeding age and I am looking forward to our first litters. I just got back today from the meat processor where I had 2 pigs prepared for my freezer. Yum.
R**H
Great for getting your feet wet!
I have always wanted to learn about farming, most of all pig raising, This book is not the sum total of knowledge on the subject but, it the best start in the right direction you will ever find. I know what kind of land I need and what kind of pigs I want to raise. The list of organizations by state was most helpful. If you want to get your feet wet about this matter, this is the book for you. Eat it up but look for more data on the matter there after.
D**N
Informative book
This book is full of information we can use raising our first pigs. It was listed as used, like new, which it wasn't. Someone had underlined and hi-lighted, but we can live with that.
B**R
Raising Pigs
Book was good for over all information. I just wish it went into a little more detail on topics such as what age pigs can be bred. I couldn't find anything on this. But over all a good book for health, feed, housing, etc. I would recommend this book because it does have some very good information.
K**O
Five Stars
Good information
B**T
Good
Very nice book.
