Plow With Pigs

By Megan Phelps
Published on December 9, 2005
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The electric fence and shade structure, on wooden runners, are moved frequently to new pasture to provide fresh forage and distribute manure evenly.

Pigs have a natural instinct for rooting in the ground that farmers
and gardeners can use to their advantage. Turn a pig loose on land
you want to plant as a garden, and it will turn up the ground just
as efficiently as with a rototiller. Pigs also excel at clearing
away brush in overgrown pastures.

Joel Salatin, author of the books You Can Farm and Family

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