At Greener Pastures, we raise a variety of heritage pigs.  Often they are mixed breeds of Berkshire and Tamworth.  These older breeds of pigs boast long heads and impressive snouts enabling them to be efficient foragers.  They do well in pasture-based farming systems.  Darker coats with coarse hair make the pigs adaptable to a variety of climates and protect them from sunburn. 

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We rotate the pigs through large woodlot paddocks.  This allows them to graze and root in their natural environment. Pigs are quite active foragers so we move them regularly to give the pasture a chance to bounce back before they return again. 

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The pigs are out on woodlot pastures throughout their time on our farm.  In addition to pasture, we feed them hay and a mix of organic grains (oats, spelt, field peas & flax) milled right on the farm.  We work with a few local producers to help them deal with a waste product that is also beneficial to these very versatile eaters. 

• Whey from Gunn's Hill Artisan Cheese

• Brewers Grain from Upper Thames Brewery

• Coffee Chaff from Early Bird Coffee Roasters

• Cacao Husks from Habitual Chocolate

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We also enjoy feeding them in-season produce when we can.

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Heritage breeds of pig are are naturally slower growing varieties so we raise them for around 10-12 months.