Swine

Small scale swine production is gaining popularity among small, diversified farm owners, hobby farmers and youth with interest in showing. This is quite the alternative to the larger confinement systems in “modern” swine production. Successful swine operations, even at the small scale level, need to have adequate management preparation, facilities, and biosecurity for herd health. The information below can provide you with some of the tips and plans for developing your own small scale swine operation.

Production

• Penn State Extension: Swine Production
• Swine: Selection and Mating of Breeding Stock