May 11 | 10 AM - Finish

In this 4-5 hour class students will learn a variety of skills based on the keeping of pasture pigs-specifically the kunekune pig for homestead, farmstead, or for profit.

Items to be discussed and taught :

Husbandry methods of a grower operation

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Husbandry methods of farrow to fork operation

Pasture planting for pigs

Silvo-pasture for pigs

Feed and conversion

Harvesting: What cuts are most valuable & profitable from a heritage pig

Cost calculation for self or for profit

Q & A

FARM to TABLE lunch served.

Black Valley has redefined our traditional workshop to bring you and immersive look into the cottage farm industry of keeping pigs. Be it for pleasure, pork, or profitability --from feeding your family from your backyard to supplementing your annual income...

Low impact husbandry methods. Feed conversion. Defying "market value". Wholesale versus resale. Farrow to finish versus feeder to finish... just a few of the topics included as we bring you yet another Black Valley Farm "Pastured Pork Workshop".

Family friendly. Beginner to Intermediate instruction.