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Go Ahead & Graze Your Livestock On Winter Pasture

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:52 +0000

Not only can you graze livestock on winter pasture, there are some distinct advantages to providing animals this nutrient-dense forage.

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Which Ruminants To Start With: Goats, Sheep Or Cattle?

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:39 +0000

Ruminants can be the perfect solution for many farm needs, but choosing which animals to add when is a matter of realizing your land's needs.

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At Spring Valley Stock Farms, Rotational Grazing Just Makes Sense

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:00:25 +0000

Clint and Bobbi Jo Finney breathe new life into their Spring Valley Stock Farms and surrounding community with rotational grazing and regenerative farming.

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Preventing & Treating Pig Shipping Fever

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:02 +0000

Taking precautions can minimize the chance of shipping fever for new pigs, but when a pig falls ill, care and attention can often save the day.

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Keeping Pig Breeding Stock: Consider The Boar & Sow

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:00:59 +0000

There are certainly advantages to keeping pig breeding stock on the farm, but consider the following before you bring a sow and boar onto your land.

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Well-Managed Livestock Manure Is A Farmer’s Best Friend

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 11:00:53 +0000

Dealing with animal excrement doesn’t have to stink! Put that livestock manure to work on the farm with management practices that yield nutrient-rich fertilizer.

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Butcher A Pig Carcass For A Bountiful Homestead Harvest

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:00:16 +0000

If you raise hogs and know how to butcher your own pig carcasses, you can enjoy delicious and cost-effective meat products year-round!

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Slaughter Pigs At Any Age Or Stage To Manage Herd Size & Harvest Meat

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 23 May 2022 11:00:43 +0000

Large herds require sizable feed commitments, but you can slaughter pigs at any size for delectable meat and easier hog-keeping.

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The When, Where & Hows Of Pastured Pigs

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:00:37 +0000

Pastured pigs need more than just outside air—they need living grass to supplement their diets. Luckily, modern developments have made good porcine pasture management easier.

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How To Find & Purchase Spring Piglets

Shawn and Beth Dougherty — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:00:48 +0000

Spring is the right time to find baby piglets for the homestead! Here are some tips for locating young pigs and setting pricing expectations.

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