Monthly Archives: February 2009

Question: Pastured Pork Pricing

Posted on Saturday February 28, 2009 by Walter Jeffries

Walter lecturing north field pigs about economics and social systems… Two days ago in comments Christian said… Greetings to a fellow pasture-raising-heritage-breed-pig farm! My wife and I love following your blog. It looks like you have your work cut out … Continue reading →

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Molly the Good News Dog

Posted on Friday February 27, 2009 by Walter Jeffries

Molly with meatThis is Molly. She is the newest addition to our pack of dogs. The others are all livestock guardian herding dogs (LGHDs) who protect and herd our pigs, sheep, chickens, ducks and geese. Molly is showing potential and … Continue reading →

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Deep Snow 2009

Posted on Thursday February 26, 2009 by Walter Jeffries

Dog House BuriedSoon after I wrote about the dog house in the snow bank we got a lot more snow. 26″ all in one quick dump. The dog house is now just a dark tunnel into the snowbank. All the … Continue reading →

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Eating With Your Mouth Open

Posted on Tuesday February 24, 2009 by Walter Jeffries

Mouse & Piglets EatingMaybe it looks cute when you’re little but there is a reason your mother told you not to eat with your mouth open. It makes you look like a pig, Mouse. Oh, wait, she is a pig, … Continue reading →

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