Feeding Pigs Kitchen Scraps: What U.S. Law Actually Says
Feeding pigs kitchen scraps is not simply legal or illegal in the United States — it depends on one specific question about the food, and then on which state you farm in. The federal line is not drawn around whether something is leftover. It is drawn…
Pig Fencing: What Actually Holds a Pig
Pig fencing fails in ways that surprise people coming from other livestock. A pig does not test a fence by leaning on it or jumping it. It tests the ground underneath, the gap at the corner, and the moment the gate latch is loose — and it is patient.…
How Much Space Do Pigs Need?
How much space do pigs need is the first question that has to be answered before a single board gets cut, because everything else—feeder placement, shelter size, how often you move them—follows from it. Most of the figures circulating online are not…
Small-Scale Pig Farming in the USA (2026): Complete Backyard & Homestead Guide | USAPIGS
Introduction Small-scale pig farming in the USA has grown substantially as more Americans seek to produce their own food and embrace homesteading lifestyles. Whether raising a few backyard pigs for the family freezer or establishing a pastured pork…