{"product_id":"small-scale-pig-raising","title":"Small-Scale Pig Raising","description":"Do you dream of raising a feeder animal but have limited land, time, and money? Dirk van Loon has a solution for you! Covering everything from buying your pig to smoking your own bacon, Small-Scale Pig Raising will show you how to produce the most meat for the smallest investment of time and money.\nThis volume covers the essentials, including: Housing \u0026amp; equipment Penning \u0026amp; handling Commercial feeds Alternative feeds Pig digestion \u0026amp; physiology Breeding \u0026amp; farrowing Management techniques Butchering\nSmall-Scale Pig Raising includes in-depth detail on home butchering with step-by-step instructions and photos that break down the entire process from slaughtering to portioning meat for the freezer. This book covers everything a beginner needs to know.\nDirk van Loon, a graduate of the College of Agriculture at Cornell, publishes Rural Delivery, a monthly magazine for small-scale farmers, and raises food for his table in Nova Scotia.\nReaders interested in related titles from Dirk Van Loon will also want to see: Small-Scale Pig Raising Updated 2nd Edition (ISBN: 1626545537 ).\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1626548854\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1626548854.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:van Loon, Dirk\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43042237775933,"sku":"BVV.1626548854.G","price":6.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1626548854-0.jpg?v=1773523451","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/small-scale-pig-raising","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}